AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights vs Bancroft ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
119 students
Bancroft ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
| Measure | AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights Washington, District of Columbia | Bancroft ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #34 of 142 |
| National rank | – | #18159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 119 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •Bancroft ES is the larger school with 821 students compared with 119.
- •AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights is a charter school while Bancroft ES is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights better than Bancroft ES?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights and Bancroft ES?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights: 119. Bancroft ES: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights and Bancroft ES rank in District of Columbia?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights is unranked and Bancroft ES is 34th of 142 among other schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).