Life -serving knowledge includes the development of intellectual, social, personal dimensions.
Faculty and staff members have the responsibility to serve as role models for students.
Teachers affirm and encourage positive self- awareness and self -expression in students.
Care must be taken to identify special gifts and unique learning styles which students possess.
Curriculum development is a dynamic rather than a static process; therefore, curricula and methods are frequently re-examined and updated.
Creating a safe environment for children allows them to grow and develop into responsible adults.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- At Center City PCS, we believe that all students can grow into compassionate, curious, and engaged citizens who advocate for themselves and for their communities. Therefore, we commit to providing students with a diverse set of experiences that include a rigorous, socially-relevant curriculum and opportunities for service learning. We believe that through these experiences, our students will become self-confident and resilient young adults who are able to think critically, take meaningful risks, and contribute to a productive, just, and peaceful global society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus offer?
Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance and Football.
When is the application deadline for Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus?
The application deadline for Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus located?
Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.
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