CENTER CITY PCS PETWORTH

Center City PCS Petworth is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Center City PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 252 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 21 teachers, Center City PCS Petworth has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Center City Public Charter School (PCS) Petworth is a tuition-free, pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school located in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. As part of a network of six campuses across the District, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in character development. Its mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for success in selective high schools and beyond, while fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages both intellectual and personal growth.

The school is known for its focus on holistic development, integrating "Character Counts" programming into the daily experience to help students build values like respect, responsibility, and fairness. By maintaining small class sizes and a structured academic setting, Center City Petworth aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to the resources needed for future academic and professional success. With a commitment to family engagement and neighborhood involvement, the school serves as a central hub for the Petworth community, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their society.

For more information, contact Center City PCS Petworth at (202) 726-9212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.