Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Petworth ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Petworth's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Petworth ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Petworth is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
39%
19%
Black
59%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Center City PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Petworth's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Petworth is ranked #81 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Petworth often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Petworthis often viewed alongside schools like Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook, Two Rivers Pcs - Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Petworth?
255 students attend Center City Pcs - Petworth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Center City Pcs - Petworth students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Petworth?
Center City Pcs - Petworth has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Petworth offer ?
Center City Pcs - Petworth offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Petworth part of?
Center City Pcs - Petworth is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Petworth located?
Center City Pcs - Petworth is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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