Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School

What Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School does

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charter school operating from a single campus at 1800 Perry Street NE in Washington, DC. It serves 485 students across Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, drawn from all eight wards of the District via the MySchoolDC common lottery. The school is organized into four developmental divisions (PK3-K, 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-8th), each with a dedicated principal, and maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Demographically, 14% of students are English Language Learners and 26% receive Special Education services, with the school holding Title I designation and operating a McKinney-Vento homeless education coordinator. Attendance is 94.5%, and 237 students are enrolled in before/after care daily.

PSP's core offering is tuition-free public education funded primarily through per-pupil allocations from federal and District of Columbia government sources. The school augments this base with four secondary revenue streams: before/after care fees (subsidized through the Innovation Learning partnership at $49-$200/month depending on usage days), facility rentals (classrooms, gym, auditorium, cafeteria, kitchen, fields at $50-$300 per booking), and private donations to the 501(c)(3) entity. The technology stack is standard for the K-12 charter sector — PowerSchool for student information, ClassDojo for parent communication, Chromebooks for student devices, Sales

Name

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School

Legal name

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School

Website

https://pspdc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit PreK-8 public charter school in Washington, DC, serving 485 students across all eight wards via the MySchoolDC lottery, funded by per-pupil government allocations with ancillary before/after care, facility rental, and donation revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Charter Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Public charter education
• PreK-8 schooling
• Elementary education services
• Special education programs
• Before and after care

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Government Funding: As a DC public charter school, PSP receives per-pupil funding from federal and District of Columbia government sources based on enrollment.
2. Before/After Care Fees: Revenue from before and after care programming provided through Innovation Learning partnership, including registration fees and monthly tuition.
3. Facility Rental: Revenue from community organization rental of school facilities including classrooms, gym, auditorium, and fields.
4. Private Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, PSP receives contributions from donors and sponsors to support academic programming and enrichment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school in Washington, DC serving students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through 8th grade. The school operates a division-based academic program with separate principals for each developmental stage (PK3-K, 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-8th), supplemented by before/after care, athletics, clubs, summer programs, arts education, and special education services.

Product overview

Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School is a PreK-8 public charter school offering a comprehensive educational program with four developmental divisions (PK3-K, 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-8th). The school provides core academic instruction with enrichment programs including Art/Music, Athletics (Basketball, Cheerleading, Track), and over 12 clubs. Supplementary services include Before and After Care (via Innovation Learning partnership), Special Education (serving 26% of students), Title I support, and Summer Programs. The school operates with a focus on social-emotional development and college preparation, maintaining a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PreK-8 Educational Program Comprehensive academic program serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, organized into four divisions (PK3-K, 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-8th) with dedicated principals for each developmental stage.
• Before and After Care Program Out of School Time programming in partnership with Innovation Learning, offering before care (6:30-8:00 AM), aftercare (3:30-6:30 PM), and vacation day programming with STEM-based activities, homework support, and fitness programs for enrolled students.
• Athletics Program School athletics including Basketball, Cheerleading, and Track for students, with additional sports planned as student interest arises.
• Clubs and Enrichment Over 12 clubs and athletics offered out of school time, including Spirit Squad, Dance Team, and various enrichment activities for students.
• Special Education Services Special education program serving 26% of the student population, providing support for students with learning needs, disabilities, and individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Summer Programs Summer enrichment and camp programs including Pride Rock Summer Camp, summer school, and partnership programs for students PreK3 through 8th grade.
• Arts Education Art and Music education offered to all grade levels, including annual school-wide musical productions such as The Wiz and Lion King Jr.
• School Facility Rentals Rental of school facilities to community organizations including classrooms, gym/multipurpose room, cafeteria, auditorium, kitchen, and fields/playground for meetings, events, and athletic activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.5% attendance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CLSD Literacy Training ProviderminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026RFP issued for Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Literacy Training services for school year 2026-2027.
• Innovation LearningcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Innovation Learning provides Out of School Time programming including before care (6:30-8:00 AM) and aftercare (3:30-6:30 PM), homework support, STEM-based enrichment (Innovation Stations), fitness activities, and vacation day programming. Contact: Daniellea Valdez.
• HoopEdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019HoopEd provides enrichment activities for before and aftercare, including sports camps and holiday programs. Camps available for children ages 5-13 with promotional code PERRY for discounted rates.
• AppleTree Early Learning PCScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2015For the 2015-16 school year, AppleTree partnered with Perry Street Prep to provide Preschool and Prekindergarten programming. AppleTree's mission is to close the achievement gap before Kindergarten. The partnership serves over 80 students and contributed to PSP's high Pre-K literacy (93.2%) and math proficiency (86.5%) rates.
• AppleTreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015AppleTree's effective partnership contributed significantly to PSP's academic gains, particularly in early childhood literacy and Pre-K proficiency rates. The school-to-school model integrates AppleTree's early learning curriculum.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Friendship Public Charter School: Friendship PCS operates multiple PreK-12 campuses across DC wards, enrolling lottery students through MySchoolDC. Comparable to PSP in mission, charter status, Title I population, and wraparound services, with similar Tier-rated PCSB accountability.
• DC Prep Public Charter School: DC Prep is a multi-campus DC public charter school serving elementary and middle school students through the MySchoolDC lottery. It competes head-to-head with PSP for college-prep-oriented families across multiple DC wards.
• Capital City Public Charter School: Capital City PCS is a PreK-12 DC public charter school enrolling via MySchoolDC lottery. It competes directly with PSP for the same families with a comparable project-based learning model and Title I/SPED population.
• KIPP DC: KIPP DC is a multi-campus public charter school network serving PreK-12 in Washington, DC. It is the most direct comparable to PSP, competing for the same lottery families via MySchoolDC with a similar PreK-8/college-prep academic model and Title I designation.
• Two Rivers Public Charter School: Two Rivers PCS operates elementary and middle school campuses in DC, enrolling students via MySchoolDC. It overlaps with PSP in serving similar lottery families with a project-based, expeditionary learning model and comparable Title I/SPED populations.
• Eagle Academy Public Charter School: Eagle Academy PCS is a PreK-3 through 8 DC public charter school enrolling via the MySchoolDC lottery. It is comparable to PSP in grade span, charter governance, and the focus on serving DC families across multiple wards.
• Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy: Cesar Chavez PCS is a DC public charter school network serving PreK-12 through MySchoolDC. Comparable to PSP in charter governance, public-policy mission, Title I designation, and DC PCSB quality rating framework.
• Inspired Teaching Demonstration School: Inspired Teaching Demonstration is a DC public charter school serving PreK-8 with a constructivist pedagogy. It competes in the MySchoolDC lottery and shares PSP's PreK-8 grade band and small-class-size philosophy.

Regional players

• Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science: Howard University Middle School is a DC public middle school serving grades 6-8 with a math/science focus. Comparable to PSP's upper division (grades 6-8) and a competing middle-school option for DC families, though it is a DCPS school rather than a charter.

Emerging players

• AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School: AppleTree is a DC public charter school network focused exclusively on PreK3 and PreK4. It is both a strategic partner of PSP (delivering Pre-K programming) and a competing lottery option for preschool-age families in the MySchoolDC system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDz0FxHBxmaIGgJTV0gm2rg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PerryStreetPrep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perry-street-preparatory-public-charter-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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