For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public charter schools serving 7,747 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Southeast Washington 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.
The neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 92% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Grades: PK-3
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: 4-8
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 V Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Grades: PK-3
| 423 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
885 Barnaby Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Grades: 1-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1313.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #1414.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Rank: #1515.
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Livingston Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-0391
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-0391
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Rank: #1616.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Pomeroy Rd Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 519-3955
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 519-3955
Grades: 4-7
| 265 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1919.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
Rank: #2020.
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Livingston Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 830-2810
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 830-2810
Grades: 4-8
| 307 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Grades: 1-4
| 458 students
Rank: #2222.
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 544-2646
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 544-2646
Grades: PK-3
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll
Charter School
2017 Savannah Terrace Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 629-2545
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 629-2545
Grades: PK
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
1801 Mississippi Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 506-1890
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 506-1890
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
I Dream Pcs
Charter School
2220 Branch Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 922-7221
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 922-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
Charter School
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Grades: PK-K
| 319 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, 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 the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
28 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter schools average of 92% (majority Black).
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