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At Friendship Public Charter School, joyful, confident and curious students in Pre-K3 to 12th grade thrive in a dynamic learning environment where talented educators unlock their unique potential, preparing them for top colleges, leadership, and a life of impact.
D.C.’s premier elementary and middle arts program, Armstrong blends strong academics with training in theater, dance, visual arts, and music, preparing students for top arts high schools.
Blow Pierce delivers some of D.C.’s top results, with students growing 2x to 3x faster than city averages. Our math team was even featured in The Washington Post, and the District’s 2022 Teacher of the Year came from our school! Blow Pierce MS has the highest ELA proficiency rate and the second-highest math proficiency rate in Ward 7. Blow Pierce MS is a 2024 Bold Performance School.
Located just a few blocks from Eastern Market, our 3- and 4-year-olds are learning reading and math at kindergarten and first-grade levels! Students explore in our community playground, garden, and Innovation Lab. Our hands-on K-8 approach prepares students for Pre-AP courses like Algebra by middle school. Chamberlain MS boasts the highest ELA proficiency rate and the second-highest math proficiency rate for economically disadvantaged students.
Ideal is the district’s highest-performing middle school, according to the 2024 DC School Report Card. Our eco-friendly campus features bright Pre-K-8 classrooms, a high school-sized gym, a library, and a Gifted and Talented program that readies students for Pre-AP courses by middle school. Ideal MS is a 2024 Bold Performance School.
Our program is flexible and personalized, combining virtual lessons with in-person support from expert teachers. Parents partner with us to create a seamless, joyful learning experience every day.
As one of Ward 8’s top schools, Southeast boasts the second-highest ELA proficiency rate among all middle schools in Ward 9. We’re expanding with new science labs, classrooms, and a high school-sized gym. Our joyful Pre-K classrooms and rigorous elementary curriculum prepare students for Pre-AP work like Algebra by middle school, setting them up for success at Friendship’s Tech Prep High.
At Woodridge IB, we inspire students to explore global cultures, think critically, and ask big questions. With world language instruction starting in kindergarten and Pre-AP courses like Algebra by middle school, our students are ready for success. Plus, they get to travel abroad in 8th grade! Woodridge ES is a 2024 Bold Performance School.
At Collegiate, college isn’t a question of ‘if,’ but ‘where.’ With 19 AP courses and four academies—Early College, IT & Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences—students can earn up to two years of college credit. Our grads head to top schools like Princeton, Howard, and Georgetown, earning millions in scholarships. Plus, our sports programs are among D.C.’s best, including our 6x championship-winning Collegiate Knights football team.
For creatives and tech-loving students, Tech Prep is the perfect fit. With hands-on learning in engineering, robotics, and cutting-edge tools like AI, plus 19 AP courses and academies in cybersecurity, environmental sciences, and urban agriculture, students are set for the future. Our grads attend schools like Yale and North Carolina A&T, and our 5x championship basketball teams show we’ve got the grit to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
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Friendship is free to every student in Pre-K3-12th grade. If the child’s parents or other primary caregivers live in the District of Columbia, students are eligible to enroll.
Create an account and apply at: My School DC.
Students are either matched, waitlisted, or accepted through the lottery or post-lottery process.
Register via Infosnap starting in March.
Submit DC proof of residency and other supporting documentation by the application deadline.
Complete enrollment by attending school in August.
Please check back each new school year as these dates get updated.
Clicking on the link below takes you to “My School DC” where you can take the next steps. If you have any questions during this process, reach out.
Registration starts on March 28, 2025, no application to My School DC. Current families will receive an enrollment email containing your snapcode for registration.
Click here for instructions on how to access your scholar’s grades, attendance, and communicate with teachers.
