The School Reform Act of 1995 (SRA) requires applicants seeking to establish a new public charter school in DC to file a petition with DC PCSB, as the sole authorizer. This archive displays previously approved and denied charter school applications from 2011 through 2025.

The 2025 Charter Application Guidelines explains the process by which applicants submit their petitions and DC PCSB evaluates them. DC PCSB will release the 2026 Charter Applications Guidelines in February 2026. For more information regarding the charter application process, visit Start a Charter School. Direct questions about applications to [email protected]. 

DC PCSB announces a new timeline for the 2026 New School Charter Application Cycle. Most importantly, we will shift the cycle to the fall while lengthening the planning year.

Resources generated from DC PCSB, OSSE, DC Health, and nonprofit organizations to support schools with their health, wellness, and sexual education programs.

At DC PCSB, we are committed to building and sustaining a quality portfolio of public charter schools. We hold schools to rigorous standards to ensure every student is prepared for success in college, career, and life.

Transparency is a cornerstone of our work. To support informed decision-making and public trust, we make extensive data available to families, educators, and community members. We also set clear, ambitious, and achievable accountability targets for all schools.

This page is your gateway to that data—explore, analyze, and learn more about DC's public charter schools.

We are an independent DC government agency and the sole authorizer of public charter schools in our nation’s capital.  

Our goal is to ensure every DC student receives a quality education that makes them feel valued and prepares them for lifelong learning, fulfilling careers, and economic security. We do that by creating the policies and conditions that empower teachers and school lead

Charter School Annual Report for Washington Yu Ying PCS

Charter School Annual Report for Washington Latin PCS

Charter School Annual Report for Two Rivers PCS