Woodridge · Grades PK3–3
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary cultivates a safe community designed to inspire curiosity, exploration, and a love for learning in young minds. Its educational philosophy draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Beyond core instruction, the school offers valuable programs including an Extended Day option for families and participation in Interscholastic Sports. Students can enrich their experience through various activities like Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, and Flag Football. The school operates from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., ensuring a structured day. A uniform is required for all students. For admissions, lottery priority is extended to siblings currently attending the school and children of staff members.
“Blow Pierce Elementary provides a vibrant, safe community that inspires curiosity, exploration and a love for learning. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds builds early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills through inquiry-based, hands-on learning with art, literature and nature. In K-3, our proven Science of Reading and Math programs lays the foundation for Pre-AP coursework like Algebra by middle school. Small group instruction provides personalized support for”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Basketball · Cheerleading · Dance · Flag Football · Spelling Bee Club · Spanish Club · Tennis · Cooking Club · Mentoring · Instrumental Club · Track · Soccer
725 19TH STREET NE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary serves grades PK3–3 in the Woodridge neighborhood of Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary is located in Ward 7, Woodridge, Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary received a 2/5 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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