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Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary

charterWard 5

Woodridge · Grades PK3–3

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
3 / 5 stars · Score 59.9 / 100
Enrollment: 305

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

About Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary

Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary provides a supportive, safe community that fosters curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning through its International Baccalaureate curriculum. The school day operates from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an Extended Day program available to support families requiring longer hours. Students adhere to a required uniform policy. Beyond the core academics, the school offers diverse programs including Interscholastic Sports, alongside various enrichment opportunities such as Art Club, Basketball, Cheerleading, and Chess. For the admissions lottery, priority is extended to siblings currently attending and children of staff members, ensuring continued community connections. The educational approach emphasizes comprehensive student development within an internationally-minded framework.

Woodridge Elementary IB is a vibrant, safe community that fosters curiosity, confidence and a love for learning. Through our International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Pre-K3-3 students build literacy, numeracy and world language skills while engaging in hands-on, joyful early learning experiences. In K-3, we blend IB's inquiry-based learning with our Science of Reading and Math programs, preparing students for middle school Pre-AP coursework like Algebra and World History. Small-group instructio

Specialized Programs

Extended DayInternational BaccalaureateInterscholastic SportsSchool Garden

Enrichment

Art Club · Basketball · Cheerleading · Chess · Choir · Flag Football · Friendship News Network · Girl Scouts · Jazz Band · National Junior Honor Society · Robot

🕐 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.👔 Uniform required

Address

2959 CARLTON AVENUE NE

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary (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.

  • Monday7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Tuesday7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Wednesday7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Thursday7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Friday7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Specialties

Extended DayInternational BaccalaureateInterscholastic SportsSchool Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary serve?+

Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary serves grades PK3–3 in the Woodridge neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary in?+

Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary is located in Ward 5, Woodridge, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary?+

Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary 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 Friendship PCS - Woodridge Elementary's OSSE star rating?+

Friendship PCS - Woodridge 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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