Center City PCS - Shaw vs Garrison ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 863 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Shaw
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
202 students
Garrison ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Shaw Washington, District of Columbia | Garrison ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 142 | #47 of 142 |
| National rank | #37590 of 50,301 | #24743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrison ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 31.4).
- •Garrison ES does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Garrison ES does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Center City PCS - Shaw does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.6).
- •Garrison ES is the larger school with 395 students compared with 202.
- •Center City PCS - Shaw is a charter school while Garrison 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 Center City PCS - Shaw better than Garrison ES?
On the Success Index (US), Garrison ES ranks higher (50.6 vs 31.4 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 - Shaw and Garrison ES?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Shaw: 202. Garrison ES: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Shaw and Garrison ES rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Shaw is 81st of 142 and Garrison ES is 47th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).