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20 schools in KIPP DC PCS

District of Columbia · 7,372 students · 1 city

KIPP DC PCS's public-school count of 20 reflects a system enrolling about 7,372 students inside District of Columbia, broken out as 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high.

4-year change in KIPP DC PCS

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,372
+409 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
20
+2 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How KIPP DC PCS ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn District of ColumbiaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
7,372#2 of 16#1,283 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
20#2 of 16N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#14 of 16#2,558 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
6.2%#11 of 11#6,736 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

About KIPP DC PCS

KIPP DC PCS operates 20 public schools across District of Columbia, collectively hosting roughly 7,372 students.

On the school-mix side, KIPP DC PCS is built around 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,372 students, expanded 6% from the 6,963 reported in SY 2020-21. KIPP DC PCS now counts 20 public schools, up from 18 in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for KIPP DC PCS discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does KIPP DC PCS run?
KIPP DC PCS has 20 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 7,372 students in District of Columbia.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in KIPP DC PCS?
KIPP DC PCS includes 12 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in KIPP DC PCS?
KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS is the largest public school in KIPP DC PCS by enrollment, with approximately 646 students.
What grade levels does KIPP DC PCS serve?
KIPP DC PCS serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 20 schools.
Are there charter schools in KIPP DC PCS?
20 of the 20 schools listed under KIPP DC PCS are charter schools.