DC Prep PCS - Benning ES vs Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 767 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
430 students
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
745 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Benning ES Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 142 | #34 of 38 |
| National rank | #24318 of 50,301 | #15639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 17.8).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 745 students compared with 430.
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 DC Prep PCS - Benning ES better than Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Benning ES ranks higher (51.2 vs 17.8 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 DC Prep PCS - Benning ES and Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES: 430. Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Benning ES and Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES is 45th of 142 and Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is 34th of 38 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).