Charter Elementary Schools in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 90 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 1 city.
- Charter elementary schools
- 90
- Students at these schools
- 30,134
- Median students per teacher
- 11.6
- Virtual schools
- 1
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 90 of 90 schools; student–teacher ratios for 90; format for 90. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in District of Columbia by city
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- Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES · Pre-K–6
- BASIS DC PCS · 5–12
- Breakthrough Montessori PCS · Pre-K–6
- Bridges PCS · Pre-K–5
- Capital City PCS - Lower School · Pre-K–4
- Capital City PCS - MS · 5–8
- Capital Village PCS · 5–8
- Cedar Tree Academy PCS · Pre-K–2
- Center City PCS - Brightwood · Pre-K–8
- Center City PCS - Capitol Hill · Pre-K–8
- Center City PCS - Congress Heights · Pre-K–8
- Center City PCS - Petworth · Pre-K–8
- Center City PCS - Shaw · Pre-K–8
- Center City PCS - Trinidad · Pre-K–8
- Creative Minds International PCS · Pre-K–8
- DC Bilingual PCS · Pre-K–5
- DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES · Pre-K–3
- DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS · 4–8
- DC Prep PCS - Benning ES · Pre-K–3
- DC Prep PCS - Benning MS · 4–8
- DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES · Pre-K–3
- DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS · 4–8
- DC Scholars PCS · Pre-K–8
- DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School · Pre-K–1
- E.L. Haynes PCS - ES · Pre-K–5
- Early Childhood Academy PCS · Pre-K–3
- Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland · Pre-K–5
- Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End · Pre-K–5
- Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary · Pre-K–3
- Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle · 4–8
- Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary · Pre-K–3
- Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle · 4–8
- Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary · Pre-K–3
- Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle · 4–8
- Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary · Pre-K–3
- Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle · 4–8
- Friendship PCS - Online Academy · K–8 · Virtual
- Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary · Pre-K–3
- Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle · 4–8
- Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary · Pre-K–3
- Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle · 4–8
- Global Citizens PCS · Pre-K–2
- Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence · Pre-K–5
- Hope Community PCS - Tolson · Pre-K–8
- I Dream PCS · Pre-K–5
- Ingenuity Prep PCS · Pre-K–8
- Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS · Pre-K–8
- KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS · 5–8
- KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS · Pre-K–K
- KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS · Pre-K–K
- KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS · Pre-K–K
- KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS · Pre-K–K
- KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS · 1–4
- KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS · 5–8
- KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS · 1–4
- KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS · 5–8
- KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS · 1–4
- KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS · 5–8
- KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS · Pre-K–K
- KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS · K–4
- KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS · 1–4
- KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCS · 1–4
- KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS · 5–8
- KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS · 5–8
- Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS · Pre-K–5
- Learn DC PCS · Pre-K–4
- Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland · Pre-K–6
- Lee Montessori PCS - East End · Pre-K–4
- Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS · Pre-K–8
- Meridian PCS · Pre-K–8
- Monument Academy PCS · 5–8
- Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho · Pre-K–5
- Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook · Pre-K–5
- Paul PCS - MS · 5–8
- Perry Street Preparatory PCS · Pre-K–8
- Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep · Pre-K–5
- Rocketship PCS - Legacy Prep · Pre-K–5
- Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy · Pre-K–5
- Roots PCS · Pre-K–5
- Sela PCS · Pre-K–5
- Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS · Pre-K–6
- Social Justice PCS · 5–8
- St. Coletta Special Education PCS · Pre-K–12
- Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS · 4–8
- The Children's Guild DC PCS · K–8
- Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street · Pre-K–5
- Two Rivers PCS - Young ES · Pre-K–5
- Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper MS · 5–8
- Washington Latin PCS - MS · 5–8
- Washington Yu Ying PCS · Pre-K–5
About this District of Columbia elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in District of Columbia: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in District of Columbia?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 90 open public charter schools in District of Columbia offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 1 city.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in District of Columbia?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in District of Columbia free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in District of Columbia?
Federal records identify 1 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter school offering elementary grades in District of Columbia. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in District of Columbia?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.