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Elementary Charter Schools in Washington, DC

Washington has 90 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Elementary charter schools
90
Reported students
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.

Compare elementary charter schools in Washington

SchoolGrades
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ESElementaryMiddleAchievement Preparatory Academy PCSPre-K–6
BASIS DC PCSElementaryMiddleHigh5–12
Breakthrough Montessori PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–6
Bridges PCSElementaryPre-K–5
Capital City PCS - Lower SchoolElementaryCapital City PCSPre-K–4
Capital City PCS - MSElementaryMiddleCapital City PCS5–8
Capital Village PCSElementaryMiddle5–8
Cedar Tree Academy PCSElementaryPre-K–2
Center City PCS - BrightwoodElementaryMiddleCenter City PCSPre-K–8
Center City PCS - Capitol HillElementaryMiddleCenter City PCSPre-K–8
Center City PCS - Congress HeightsElementaryMiddleCenter City PCSPre-K–8
Center City PCS - PetworthElementaryMiddleCenter City PCSPre-K–8
Center City PCS - ShawElementaryMiddleCenter City PCSPre-K–8
Center City PCS - TrinidadElementaryMiddleCenter City PCSPre-K–8
Creative Minds International PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
DC Bilingual PCSElementaryPre-K–5
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ESElementaryDC Prep PCSPre-K–3
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MSElementaryMiddleDC Prep PCS4–8
DC Prep PCS - Benning ESElementaryDC Prep PCSPre-K–3
DC Prep PCS - Benning MSElementaryMiddleDC Prep PCS4–8
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ESElementaryDC Prep PCSPre-K–3
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MSElementaryMiddleDC Prep PCS4–8
DC Scholars PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed SchoolElementaryDC Wildflower PCSPre-K–1
E.L. Haynes PCS - ESElementaryE.L. Haynes PCSPre-K–5
Early Childhood Academy PCSElementaryPre-K–3
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - BrooklandElementaryElsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCSPre-K–5
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East EndElementaryElsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCSPre-K–5
Friendship PCS - Armstrong ElementaryElementaryFriendship PCSPre-K–3
Friendship PCS - Armstrong MiddleElementaryMiddleFriendship PCS4–8
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce ElementaryElementaryFriendship PCSPre-K–3
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce MiddleElementaryMiddleFriendship PCS4–8
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain ElementaryElementaryFriendship PCSPre-K–3
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain MiddleElementaryMiddleFriendship PCS4–8
Friendship PCS - Ideal ElementaryElementaryFriendship PCSPre-K–3
Friendship PCS - Ideal MiddleElementaryMiddleFriendship PCS4–8
Friendship PCS - Online AcademyElementaryMiddleVirtualFriendship PCSK–8
Friendship PCS - Southeast ElementaryElementaryFriendship PCSPre-K–3
Friendship PCS - Southeast MiddleElementaryMiddleFriendship PCS4–8
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International ElementaryElementaryFriendship PCSPre-K–3
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International MiddleElementaryMiddleFriendship PCS4–8
Global Citizens PCSElementaryPre-K–2
Harmony DC PCS - School of ExcellenceElementaryHarmony DC PCSPre-K–5
Hope Community PCS - TolsonElementaryMiddleHope Community PCSPre-K–8
I Dream PCSElementaryPre-K–5
Ingenuity Prep PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCSElementaryMiddleKIPP DC PCS5–8
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCSPre-K–K
KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCSPre-K–K
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCSPre-K–K
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCSPre-K–K
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCS1–4
KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCSElementaryMiddleKIPP DC PCS5–8
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCS1–4
KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCSElementaryMiddleKIPP DC PCS5–8
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCS1–4
KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCSElementaryMiddleKIPP DC PCS5–8
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCSPre-K–K
KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCSK–4
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCS1–4
KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCSElementaryKIPP DC PCS1–4
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCSElementaryMiddleKIPP DC PCS5–8
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCSElementaryMiddleKIPP DC PCS5–8
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCSElementaryPre-K–5
Learn DC PCSElementaryPre-K–4
Lee Montessori PCS - BrooklandElementaryMiddleLee Montessori PCSPre-K–6
Lee Montessori PCS - East EndElementaryLee Montessori PCSPre-K–4
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Meridian PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Monument Academy PCSElementaryMiddle5–8
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle OchoElementaryMundo Verde Bilingual PCSPre-K–5
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. CookElementaryMundo Verde Bilingual PCSPre-K–5
Paul PCS - MSElementaryMiddlePaul PCS5–8
Perry Street Preparatory PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community PrepElementaryRocketship Education DC PCSPre-K–5
Rocketship PCS - Legacy PrepElementaryRocketship Education DC PCSPre-K–5
Rocketship PCS - Rise AcademyElementaryRocketship Education DC PCSPre-K–5
Roots PCSElementaryPre-K–5
Sela PCSElementaryPre-K–5
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCSElementaryMiddlePre-K–6
Social Justice PCSElementaryMiddle5–8
St. Coletta Special Education PCSElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCSElementaryMiddle4–8
The Children's Guild DC PCSElementaryMiddleK–8
Two Rivers PCS - 4th StreetElementaryTwo Rivers PCSPre-K–5
Two Rivers PCS - Young ESElementaryTwo Rivers PCSPre-K–5
Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper MSElementaryMiddleWashington Latin PCS5–8
Washington Latin PCS - MSElementaryMiddleWashington Latin PCS5–8
Washington Yu Ying PCSElementaryPre-K–5

About this elementary charter school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Elementary charter school questions for Washington

How many elementary charter schools are in Washington?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 90 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Washington.

What grades are included in this elementary charter school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare elementary charter schools near Washington?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best elementary charter school in Washington?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.