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BASIS DC PCS

charterWard 2

Navy Yard · Grades 5–12

2026–27 enrollment openGet lottery alerts:

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
5 / 5 stars · Score 88.4 / 100
Enrollment: 602

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About BASIS DC PCS

BASIS DC PCS provides an internationally benchmarked, accelerated science and liberal arts curriculum designed to challenge students. The school operates from 8:20 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. daily, and student uniforms are not a requirement. Key programs offered include Advanced Placement courses, a range of Interscholastic Sports, and a supportive Restorative Justice Program. Beyond academics, students can explore enrichment activities such as Science Olympiad, Soccer, Middle and High School Boys and Girls Cross Country, Tae Kwondo, Certamen, Model UN, Debate, GSA, and National Honors Society. For lottery applicants, priority consideration is extended to children of staff and siblings already enrolled at the school.

The BASIS Academic Program is an internationally benchmarked and accelerated science and liberal arts curriculum, guided by passionate teachers providing an enriching community, built on the principle of student accountability. BASIS students learn that hard work and rigorous expectations produce the highest levels of excellence.

Specialized Programs

Advanced PlacementInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice Program

Enrichment

Science Olympiad; Soccer; Middle and High School Boys and Girls Cross Country; Tae Kwondo; Certamen; Model UN; Debate; GSA; National Honors Society

🕐 8:20a.m.- 3:40p.m.👔 Uniform not required

Address

410 8TH STREET NW

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at BASIS DC PCS (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

Specialties

Advanced PlacementInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does BASIS DC PCS serve?+

BASIS DC PCS serves grades 5–12 in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is BASIS DC PCS in?+

BASIS DC PCS is located in Ward 2, Navy Yard, Washington DC.

How do I apply to BASIS DC PCS?+

BASIS DC PCS is a DC public charter school that requires a lottery application. Applications are submitted through MySchoolDC (myschooldc.org), which opens each November and closes in early February. Results are released in late March.

What is BASIS DC PCS's OSSE star rating?+

BASIS DC PCS received a 5/5 star rating (★★★★★) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

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