For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 437 students in Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
437 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
67%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
85%
62%
% White
1%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,110 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,950 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,110
$30,796
Spending / Student
$25,950
$30,691
Best Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District is ranked #36 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District?
85% of Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,950 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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