Best Public Charter Schools in 20003 (Washington, DC) (2026)

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Best 20003 District Of Columbia Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,330 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 score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and 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 92% (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%)
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1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800

Gr: 4-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #22.

Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800

Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556

Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522

Gr: 9-11 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #55.

St. Coletta Special Education Pcs

Special Education School
Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680

Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20003 District Of Columbia

20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School (Closed 2020)

709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424

Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Dc Alternative Learning Academyfreshman (Closed 2007)

Special Education School

2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537

Gr: 9-10 | 55 students

Emilia, Reggio Elementary School (Closed 2008)

425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283

Gr: PK-K | 88 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Hine Junior High School (Closed 2009)

335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330

Gr: 7-9 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1

Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932

Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)

Charter School

745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354

Gr: 7-11 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

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?

The top-ranked public charter schools in 20003, DC include Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School and Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill.

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 92% (majority Black).