Capitol Hill · Grades PK3–3
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary, recognized as one of Capitol Hill's top schools, provides a joyful, safe community that fosters curiosity, exploration, and a love for learning. The school operates daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and requires a uniform for all students. Beyond the regular instructional day, students benefit from an Extended Day program and opportunities to join Interscholastic Sports teams. Enrichment activities further broaden horizons, featuring a National Poetry Slam, Art Club, Cheerleading, and a Robotics Team. These offerings encourage diverse interests and skill development. For families seeking admission, lottery priority is extended to siblings currently attending and children of staff members. The school's approach aims to nurture each child's academic and personal journey.
“One of Capitol Hill's top schools, Chamberlain provides a joyful, safe community that fosters curiosity, exploration and a love for learning. Our top-ranked preschool builds literacy, numeracy, world language, and creative problem-solving skills through inquiry-based, hands-on learning with art, literature and nature. In K-3, our Science of Reading and Math programs, combined with access to Chamberlain's Innovation Lab, prepare students for Pre-AP coursework like Algebra by middle school.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
National Poetry Slam · Art Club · Cheerleading · Robotics Team · Band · Dance · Choir
1345 POTOMAC AVENUE SE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Chamberlain 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 - Chamberlain Elementary serves grades PK3–3 in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary is located in Ward 6, Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary received a 3/5 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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