For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 671 students in 20024, DC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20024, DC are Washington Global Pcs and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 20024 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 20024, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best 20024, DC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
Charter School
488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Pcs - Waterfront Station
Charter School
1000 4th Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 813-3544
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 813-3544
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 20024, DC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20024, DC include Washington Global Pcs and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in 20024?
4 public charter schools are located in 20024.
What is the racial composition of students in 20024?
20024 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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