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DC Bilingual PCS

charterWard 5

Fort Totten · Grades PK3–5

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
4 / 5 stars · Score 65.0 / 100
Enrollment: 451

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

About DC Bilingual PCS

DC Bilingual Public Charter School is a learning community that ensures high academic achievement for all students in both Spanish and English, developing culturally competent global citizens. The school features a Dual Language/Immersion program, fostering fluency and literacy in both languages. Students engage in Interscholastic Sports and benefit from a Restorative Justice Program, cultivating a positive school climate. Enrichment options include Soccer, Girls on the Run, Art, and Dance, offering diverse interests. The school operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an early dismissal on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. A school uniform is not required. Lottery priority is extended to Children of Staff and siblings currently attending.

DC Bilingual Public Charter School is a learning community that ensures high academic achievement for all students in both Spanish and English, develops leadership, and values all cultures.

Specialized Programs

Dual Language/ImmersionInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice ProgramSchool GardenSTEM Focus

Enrichment

Soccer · Girls on the Run · Art · Dance · Music · Culinary Arts · Gardening · Technology · library

🕐 MTWTh: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | F: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.👔 Uniform not required

Address

33 RIGGS ROAD NE

Language Programs

Dual Language/Immersion

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

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

School Hours

From Google business listing — confirm with the school directly.

  • Monday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday8 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday8 AM to 6 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Specialties

Dual Language/ImmersionInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice ProgramSchool GardenSTEM Focus

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does DC Bilingual PCS serve?+

DC Bilingual PCS serves grades PK3–5 in the Fort Totten neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is DC Bilingual PCS in?+

DC Bilingual PCS is located in Ward 5, Fort Totten, Washington DC.

How do I apply to DC Bilingual PCS?+

DC Bilingual 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 DC Bilingual PCS's OSSE star rating?+

DC Bilingual PCS received a 4/5 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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