CENTER CITY PCS BRIGHTWOOD

Center City PCS Brightwood is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Center City PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 263 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 19 teachers, Center City PCS Brightwood has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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) – Brightwood Campus is a PK–8 school located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. As part of the Center City PCS network, the school operates on a mission to provide a high-quality, character-based education that prepares students for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with a strong focus on social-emotional learning and community values, aiming to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to take intellectual risks.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Brightwood campus is known for its commitment to serving the local community and fostering family partnerships. The school environment is structured to ensure that students develop both academic proficiency and personal integrity. By utilizing a "whole child" approach, Center City Brightwood works to ensure that students are not only meeting grade-level benchmarks but are also developing the resilience and leadership skills necessary to navigate their future educational pathways.

For more information, contact Center City PCS Brightwood at (202) 723-3322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.