AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station vs Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 666 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
90 students
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
Washington · Charter high · Grades 8–12
300 students
| Measure | AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station Washington, District of Columbia | Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #30 of 38 |
| National rank | – | #15358 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 90 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is the larger school with 300 students compared with 90.
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 PCS - Waterfront Station better than Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
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 PCS - Waterfront Station and Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station: 90. Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station and Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts rank in District of Columbia?
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station is unranked and Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is 30th of 38 among other schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).