For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 744 students in 20009, DC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 20009, DC is Meridian Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 92% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights
Charter School
2750 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
20009, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Gr: PK-6
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students
Briya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Gr: AE
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Gr: AE
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students
1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
Youthbuild Pcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3014 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 20009, DC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 20009, DC include Meridian Pcs.
How many public charter schools are located in 20009?
2 public charter schools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 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 92% (majority Black).
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