Capitol Hill · Grades 4–8
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle, 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 from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a uniform is required. Beyond the regular school day, an Extended Day program is available, along with Interscholastic Sports. Students can explore various interests through enrichment activities such as the National Poetry Slam, Art Club, Cheerleading, and a Robotics Team. For families, lottery priority is extended to siblings currently attending and children of staff, ensuring continuity for many. Chamberlain aims to offer a comprehensive educational experience.
“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
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All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle (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 Middle serves grades 4–8 in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle is located in Ward 6, Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle 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.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle 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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