Center City PCS - Petworth vs Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Petworth
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
256 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Petworth Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 142 | #93 of 142 |
| National rank | #35078 of 50,301 | #40263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 255 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Petworth scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 27.2).
- •Center City PCS - Petworth does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Center City PCS - Petworth does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 Center City PCS - Petworth better than Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Petworth ranks higher (35.3 vs 27.2 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 Center City PCS - Petworth and Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Petworth: 255. Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Petworth and Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Petworth is 75th of 142 and Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary is 93rd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).