Top 100 charter schools in District of Columbia (2025)

Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 100 schools shown.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	The Sojourner Truth School PCS Washington · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	89.0 Top 5%	–	292
2	KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	84.9 Top 5%	–	646
3	Two Rivers PCS - Young MS Washington · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	84.7 Top 10%	–	224
4	Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	82.1 Top 10%	–	199
5	DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	81.4 Top 10%	–	315
6	KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	81.4 Top 10%	–	328
7	Girls Global Academy PCS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	78.3 Top 10%	–	183
8	Basis Dc Pcs Washington · High · Grades 5–12	Charter	78.2 Top 10%	65% Math proficiency	692
9	Global Citizens PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Charter	77.6 Top 25%	–	198
10	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	75.0 Top 25%	–	353
11	Washington Latin PCS - Upper School Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	75.0 Top 25%	42% Math proficiency	357
12	DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	73.1 Top 25%	–	409
13	KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades K–4	Charter	72.6 Top 25%	77% Math proficiency	614
14	Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	71.9 Top 25%	–	504
15	DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	70.7 Top 25%	55% Math proficiency	308
16	Washington Yu Ying PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	69.9 Top 25%	57% Math proficiency	701
17	Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	68.3 Top 25%	–	212
18	Learn Dc Pcs Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Charter	68.1 Top 50%	–	290
19	Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper MS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	67.2 Top 50%	–	384
20	Social Justice PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	66.0 Top 50%	–	97
21	Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	65.7 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	522
22	KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Charter	65.3 Top 50%	–	282
23	Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	65.0 Top 50%	–	172
24	I Dream PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	64.5 Top 50%	–	99
25	KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Charter	63.9 Top 50%	–	224
26	KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades 1–4	Charter	63.3 Top 50%	69% Math proficiency	343
27	Washington Latin PCS - MS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	62.9 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	389
28	KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades 1–4	Charter	62.4 Top 50%	66% Math proficiency	408
29	KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Charter	62.4 Top 50%	–	212
30	District of Columbia International School Washington · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	61.5 Top 50%	41% Math proficiency	1,654
31	KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Charter	61.4 Top 50%	–	244
32	Sela PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	61.4 Top 50%	54.5% Math proficiency	302
33	Capital Village PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	60.3 Top 50%	–	91
34	Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	59.4 Top 50%	–	321
35	KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–K	Charter	58.8 Top 50%	–	251
36	Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	56.7 Top 50%	37% Math proficiency	572
37	KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades 1–4	Charter	55.7 Top 50%	–	314
38	DC Prep PCS - Benning MS Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	53.6 Top 50%	39% Math proficiency	318
39	Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	52.8 Top 50%	40% Math proficiency	391
40	DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	52.6 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	401
41	Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	52.6 Top 50%	48% Math proficiency	563
42	DC Prep PCS - Benning ES Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	51.2 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	430
43	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	50.5 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	354
44	Center City PCS - Brightwood Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	49.7 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	269
45	E.L. Haynes PCS - ES Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	49.5 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	409
46	Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	48.6 Lower 50%	38% Math proficiency	223
47	KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades 1–4	Charter	48.1 Lower 50%	62% Math proficiency	371
48	KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	46.6 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	422
49	Creative Minds International PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	46.0 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	530
50	DC Bilingual PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	44.3 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	622
51	Lee Montessori PCS - East End Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Charter	44.0 Lower 50%	–	246
52	Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	43.8 Lower 50%	44.5% Math proficiency	357
53	Ingenuity Prep PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	43.8 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	797
54	Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	43.6 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	373
55	Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	43.2 Lower 50%	44.5% Math proficiency	218
56	Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	42.0 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	251
57	KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	40.9 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	341
58	Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol Hill Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	40.6 Lower 50%	–	387
59	KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	38.6 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	435
60	KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades 1–4	Charter	38.6 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	388
61	Capital City PCS - MS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	37.6 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	344
62	Center City PCS - Petworth Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	35.3 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	255
63	Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	35.1 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	307
64	E.L. Haynes PCS - MS Washington · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	34.8 Lower 50%	25% Math proficiency	329
65	KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	32.5 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	643
66	Center City PCS - Shaw Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	31.4 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	202
67	Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	31.1 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	282
68	Cedar Tree Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Charter	31.0 Lower 50%	–	399
69	Breakthrough Montessori PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Charter	30.2 Lower 50%	–	383
70	Washington Leadership Academy PCS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	30.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	386
71	Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	30.0 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	271
72	Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning Washington · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	29.8 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	297
73	Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	29.5 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	310
74	Two Rivers PCS - Young ES Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	29.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	407
75	Perry Street Preparatory PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	27.8 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	437
76	KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	27.6 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	340
77	Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	27.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	238
78	KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	27.4 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	345
79	Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	27.2 Lower 50%	24.5% Math proficiency	256
80	Rocketship PCS - Legacy Prep Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	27.1 Lower 50%	34.5% Math proficiency	530
81	Paul PCS - MS Washington · Middle · Grades 5–8	Charter	26.6 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	328
82	Capital City PCS - HS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	25.4 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	348
83	Bridges PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	25.2 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	365
84	Meridian PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	24.9 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	578
85	Paul PCS - International HS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	24.9 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	439
86	Capital City PCS - Lower School Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Charter	24.1 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	323
87	Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy Washington · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	23.1 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	367
88	Center City PCS - Capitol Hill Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	23.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	257
89	Center City PCS - Trinidad Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	23.0 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	212
90	Idea Pcs Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	22.4 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	350
91	Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	22.2 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	293
92	E.L. Haynes PCS - HS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	21.5 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	446
93	Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–3	Charter	21.3 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	239
94	Hope Community PCS - Tolson Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Charter	20.9 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	232
95	Roots PCS Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	20.8 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	80
96	Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 4–8	Charter	20.6 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	311
97	Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–6	Charter	20.4 Lower 50%	30% Math proficiency	298
98	Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy Washington · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Charter	20.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	346
99	Goodwill Excel Center PCS Washington · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	20.3 Lower 50%	24.5% Math proficiency	440
100	Washington Global PCS Washington · Middle · Grades 6–8	Charter	19.8 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	227

The Sojourner Truth School PCS in Washington leads the 2025 list of charter schools in District of Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 89.0. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are charter.

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What is the best charter school in District of Columbia?

The Sojourner Truth School PCS in Washington ranks first among charter schools in District of Columbia with a Success Index (US) of 89.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 292).

How are charter schools in District of Columbia ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

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No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.