For the 2024 school year, there are 66 charter public preschools serving 20,277 students in District Of Columbia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in District Of Columbia are Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs and Dc Bilingual Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in District Of Columbia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Es
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #99.
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1010.
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6923 Willow Street Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 864-1979
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 864-1979
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #1111.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1212.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Es
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Grades: PK-3
| 440 students
Rank: #1515.
Bridges Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Gallatin Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0515
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0515
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Grades: PK-3
| 272 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1818.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Es
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Grades: PK-3
| 387 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1240 Randolph Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #2222.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #2323.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: PK-3
| 278 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Achievement Preparatory Pcs - Wahler Place Es
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Grades: PK-3
| 199 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Eagle Pcs - Capitol Riverfront
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Half Street Sw
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 459-6825
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 459-6825
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5450 3rd Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Grades: PK-3
| 235 students
Rank: #2727.
Creative Minds International Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
Rank: #2828.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #3131.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 321 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Capital City Pcs - Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Es
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 V Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked charter public preschools in District Of Columbia include Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs and Dc Bilingual Pcs.
How many charter public preschools are located in District Of Columbia?
66 charter public preschools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia charter public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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