For the 2026 school year, there is 1 alternative public charter school serving 224 students in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked alternative public charter school in District Of Columbia is Maya Angelou Pcs - High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 92% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in District Of Columbia include Maya Angelou Pcs - High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in District Of Columbia?
1 alternative public charter schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter schools average of 92% (majority Black).
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