For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,921 students in District Of Columbia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in District Of Columbia are Basis Dc Pcs, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights and Sela Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 92% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Gr: K-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Gr: 1-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Gr: 1-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in District Of Columbia include Basis Dc Pcs, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights and Sela Pcs.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in District Of Columbia?
9 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public charter schools average of 92% (majority Black).
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