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Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2026-27 PK3–8

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2026-27 All

Address 1800 PERRY STREET NE Phone 202-529-4400 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Angela Norwood
202-529-4400
anorwood@pspdc.org

School Hours TWThF: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
M: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
TWThF: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
M: 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Before and after care available_{No Cost}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Not Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School, located in NE D.C., serves students in PreK-grade 8. Our mission is to be a community of diverse learners that builds relationships with families to empower students to become college-ready and to thrive in a global society. We nurture students' creativity and curiosity through arts and enrichment experiences that support learning and personal growth.

Specialized Programs

Interscholastic Sports
Restorative Justice Program

Additional Enrichment Offered

Sports, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Afterschool tutoring and clubs, Before and After Care, STEM

Points of Pride

• Tier 1 School and Bold Improvement Award Recipient
• Largest year to year gains in the public charter school sector for growth on the PARCC assessment
• Creative arts and enrichment opportunities that build confidence, encourage self-expression, and nurture student talents

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES N/A

Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Learn more about this school’s Charter and Financial disclosure statements from the Public Charter School Board at PCSB School Profile Page.

Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2024-25 Enrollment 400 Student Demographics

86% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

10% Hispanic / Latino

1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

1% White non-Hispanic

3% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Sibling Attending
2. Sibling Offered
3. Children of Staff
Additional Resources

School Report Card

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

50

1

PK4

35

0

K

25

1

30

0

2

20

0

3

20

0

4

15

2

5

15

1

6

40

2

7

30

2

8

15

0

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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