NoMa · Grades 4–8
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle offers DC parents a nurturing environment on a new, eco-friendly campus. Its mission cultivates curiosity, exploration, and a love for learning through its Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The school day runs from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an Extended Day program available for additional support. Students engage in a variety of programs, including Interscholastic Sports and a Restorative Justice Program promoting community and conflict resolution. Enrichment opportunities encompass Literary Club, Math Club, Performing & Visual Arts, and Dance, allowing diverse interests to flourish. A uniform is required for all students. Lottery priority is given to siblings attending or siblings offered admission, fostering a strong family connection within the school community.
“With a new, eco-friendly campus, Ideal is a joyful, nurturing community that fosters curiosity, exploration and a love for learning. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired 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 inclusive curriculum, including Friendship's Science of Reading and Math programs, lays the foundation for Pre-AP coursework like Algebra. Our Gifted and Talented pro”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Literary Club · Math Club · Performing & Visual Arts · Dance · Cheerleading · Basketball · Flag Football · Spelling Bee · Spanish Club · Robotics
6130 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Ideal 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 - Ideal Middle serves grades 4–8 in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle is located in Ward 4, NoMa, Washington DC.
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle 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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