Best Southwest Washington Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 591 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Southwest Washington are Washington Global Pcs and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Learn Dc Pcs
Charter School
100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC include Washington Global Pcs and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).

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