APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING CENTER PCS LINCOLN PARK

AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS Lincoln Park is a public charter prekindergarten school that is part of the AppleTree Early Learning PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 60 students. With about 6 teachers, AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS Lincoln Park has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

AppleTree Early Learning Center (AELC) at Lincoln Park is a specialized public charter school located in Washington, D.C., dedicated exclusively to early childhood education. As part of the broader AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, the school utilizes a research-based instructional model designed to close the achievement gap before children enter kindergarten. Their curriculum is highly structured, focusing on developing foundational social-emotional, literacy, and numeracy skills through a blend of play-based learning and intentional, data-driven instruction.

The Lincoln Park campus serves as a model for AppleTree’s mission to provide high-quality, tuition-free preschool education to families in the District. By maintaining small class sizes and a focus on personalized learning, the school aims to ensure that children from all backgrounds enter elementary school with the cognitive and behavioral tools necessary for long-term academic success. The program is particularly noted for its focus on professional development for educators and its commitment to rigorous academic standards, which are often integrated into a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for three- and four-year-olds.

For more information, contact AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS Lincoln Park at (202) 621-6581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.