PERRY STREET PREPARATORY PCS

Perry Street Preparatory PCS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Perry Street Preparatory PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 351 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Perry Street Preparatory PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School (PCS) is a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution located in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, Perry Street Prep integrates a challenging curriculum with social-emotional learning, aiming to develop both the intellectual capabilities and character of its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, viewing education as a partnership between teachers, students, and families. Their academic model is designed to close the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction and high expectations for every learner. By fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture, Perry Street Preparatory strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal resilience necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

For more information, contact Perry Street Preparatory PCS at (202) 529-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.