District of Columbia Charter Schools

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MORE THAN
1996

Year charter school law was enacted

MORE THAN
1

Estimated number of charter schools in 2020-2021

MORE THAN
1

Estimated number of charter school students in 2020-2021

Find a D.C. charter school near you.

State Association

DC Charter School Alliance

Washington, D.C.

(202) 387-0405 | Email | Website

Charter schools account for 128 of D.C.’s public schools, and nearly half of all D.C. public school students attend charter schools. Charter schools are authorized by the D.C. Public Charter School Board. 

D.C. charters are a diverse community that includes homegrown, single-site charter schools, and nationally recognized models. Each charter school provides unique educational models and experiences; they work together as a sector to ensure public schools have the necessary resources to provide a quality education.

*information up to date as of 2022

"D.C. charter schools are strong, vibrant, and continue to provide families with the options they deserve.”

Ariel Johnson, Executive Director, DC Charter School Alliance

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Memorial Gifts

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Commemorative Gifts

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Wire Transfers

For questions regarding wire transfers, please email of call Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Matching Gifts

If you or your spouse work for a company that provides matching gifts, you can make an even bigger impact! To have your gift matched, you must submit your company’s completed matching gift form.

Please send all completed matching gift forms to:

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006.

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Advocates Council

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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Legacy Society

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994 to learn more about the Legacy Society or for any other inquiries regarding planned giving.