Best 20003 District Of Columbia Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,432 students in 20003, DC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20003, DC are Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School and Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best 20003, DC Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: 4-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20003 District Of Columbia

20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Gr: 9-10 | 55 students
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Minority enrollment: 31%
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Gr: 7-9 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Gr: 7-11 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
1000 Mt Olivet Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 20003, DC?
How many public charter schools are located in 20003?
5 public charter schools are located in 20003.
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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