Brightwood ES vs Center City PCS - Brightwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 328 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students
| Measure | Brightwood ES Washington, District of Columbia | Center City PCS - Brightwood Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 142 | #50 of 142 |
| National rank | #31784 of 50,301 | #25356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 646 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 40.2).
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Brightwood ES does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Brightwood ES is the larger school with 646 students compared with 269.
- •Brightwood ES is a public school while Center City PCS - Brightwood is a charter 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 Brightwood ES better than Center City PCS - Brightwood?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Brightwood ranks higher (49.7 vs 40.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brightwood ES and Center City PCS - Brightwood?
About 328 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood ES: 646. Center City PCS - Brightwood: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood ES and Center City PCS - Brightwood rank in District of Columbia?
Brightwood ES is 68th of 142 and Center City PCS - Brightwood is 50th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).