For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public charter schools serving 5,191 students in 20032, DC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20032, DC are Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School and Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 20032 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 20032, DC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 20032, DC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Gr: 1-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: 4-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Livingston Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 830-2810
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 830-2810
Gr: 4-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Livingston Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-0391
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-0391
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1111.
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
885 Barnaby Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc
Charter School
1801 Mississippi Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 506-1890
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 506-1890
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Pride Academy Pcs
Charter School
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Gr: PK-K | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Learn Dc Pcs
Charter School
100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
20032, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Gr: 4-8
2495 M L King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 610-5780
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 610-5780
Gr: AE
Dc Alternative Learning Academysoutheast (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
425 9th St., Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-0727
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-0727
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
3100 Martin Luther King Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-0860
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-0860
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
908 Wahler Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3309
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3309
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students
4301 9th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Gr: 3 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
3999 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3100
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3999 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7256
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7256
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 552-5700
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 552-5700
Gr: 8
1500 Mississippi Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3470
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3470
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Harris Patricia R. Ec (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
4600 Livingston Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3490
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3490
Gr: PK-10 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3301 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3740
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3740
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3400 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7043
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 767-7043
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students
4600 Livingston Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 832-7737
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 832-7737
Gr: 9-12
3845 South Capitol St Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-5440
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
645 Milwaukee Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: K-8 | 677 students
3301 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 20032, DC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20032, DC include Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School and Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 20032?
15 public charter schools are located in 20032.
What is the racial composition of students in 20032?
20032 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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