For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,294 students in 20001, DC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20001, DC are Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook, Center City Pcs - Shaw and Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20001, DC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Gr: 1-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: 4-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Grow Academy Pcs
Charter School
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 20001, DC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20001, DC include Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook, Center City Pcs - Shaw and Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs.
How many public charter schools are located in 20001?
8 public charter schools are located in 20001.
What is the racial composition of students in 20001?
20001 public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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