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DC Prep -- Edgewood Elementary Campus

Washington, DC 20017

Phone: (202) 635-4411
Fax: (202) 635-4412
District: D.C. Preparatory Academy Pcs

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charter • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3 • 401 students

DC Prep -- Edgewood Elementary Campus, a charter school located in Washington, DC, serves grades PK-3 in the D.C. Preparatory Academy Pcs.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

DC Prep -- Edgewood Elementary Campus is a charter school located in Washington, DC. 401 students attend DC Prep -- Edgewood Elementary Campus.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	5/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education data from DC Public Schools.

Posted: June 1, 2026

Students do not have structure at this school, visited & it seemed like admin let students roam the halls & horseplay. 3/10 wouldnt recommend.

Posted: June 1, 2026

Posted: November 20, 2023

I love the academics and their special education services.

Posted: November 20, 2023

Ayari lovers this school we are going to finish our here

Posted: November 20, 2023

My son is always excited to go to school everyday.

Posted: November 20, 2023

Former DC Prep Alumni who sent her kids to this amazing school.

Posted: November 20, 2023

Arianna has been happy to learn. She is excited about school and loving every teacher she has had so far at DC prep Edgewood

Posted: November 20, 2023

Ten years of excellence. This school is highly recommended.

Posted: November 20, 2023

My children love DC Prep!!!! I'm excited to see my kids excel!!!!

Posted: November 20, 2023

Great school with very awesome teachers I would definitely recommend more children

Posted: November 20, 2023

Posted: October 14, 2021

First of all, the meeting could have been called How to make teacher's work easier instead of Back to School Night. I loved the concept of independence until I saw that the only thing that it was focused on was logistical processes like going to the bathroom and putting on shoes so that they didn't take time away from the teachers. Nothing was said about independent thinking or independence in emotional or psychosocial terms.
- Some routines are not backed by any logic, and the clearest is the "freeze be still be strong", where they seek to create a game superficially to unconsciously just help to start a new activity or maintain silence in the classroom without implying a voluntary rationalization in the students about rules and processes. Not to mention "power arms" to keep distance between children, making me feel that we live in a dystopia. Unfortunately, no one sees data and uses it to make health decisions in children, directly and perhaps irreversibly affecting social processes of coexistence at such an early age. In a few years, I will say sorry to my daughter for enrolling her in this school. Please do not make the same mistake.

Posted: October 14, 2021

Posted: September 25, 2017

It has been wonderful. The teachers are really great and leadership offers a fantastic support system. Our child has for a speech and learning disabilities and the school has been nothing but amazing.

Posted: September 25, 2017

Posted: November 9, 2016

First let me say that the academics are exceptional! They really push the children to strive for excellence and academic superiority. Now with that being said, the school culture is HORRIFIC! I am all for structure and discipline but this school goes WAYY too far. They seem to be so concerned with conformity and structure that they lose sight of each child's individuality. At the end of the day , these are children, not soliders in our military! My children have only been there since August and have received multiple consequences for things like sharpening a pencil during advisory, suspected talking during a fire drill ( the teacher could not prove it was my child , only that the talking came from his direction) not wearing a belt( my child was in FULL uniform and his pants were not sagging at all, he just forgot his belt) endangering his safety ( he was helping a friend tie his shoe and the teacher said that she could not find him). I am removing my children by the end of the week.. I am disappointed because I chose this school because of its academic record, but I refuse to let my children feel uncomfortable,scared or anxious in their learning environment... If any DC prep staff is reading this, You seriously need to do better!

Posted: May 3, 2016

Working with the Administration has been a nightmare! Starting with the enrollment team it has been an uphill battle to get anything other than snarky responses and attitudes. Unprofessional staff, automated systems that make it impossible for any individualized care, and poor customer service create a adversarial atmosphere from enrollment on. Instead of sending your child to a place where learning is fun, parents will be horrified to learn that you have sent your child to military school where you are no longer in charge of your child's education and the staff could care less. I felt like I was dealing with Comcast customer support! I am so glad I pulled my child from this school.

Posted: February 28, 2015

DC Prep supports students with rigorous academics and a culture of love and belief in the success of all its students. As a teacher I find new and better ways to support my students each day through extensive feedback and PD opportunities.

Posted: November 12, 2014

I wrote a review a while back before my 3 year old daughter actually began the school year at DC Prep. I think I understand some of the comments posted below but when I say the routines and discipline taught and encouraged at the school are beneficial, I mean it. Now my daughter knew and was able to do quite a bit before attending and she is surely blossoming now. Her math skills are on the kindergarten level and her teachers are great. The staff is obviously committed to ensuring each Preppie receives the attention necessary-they are attentive as soon as you hit the door. Staff that do not teach my child know her by name and greet her as such. I don't have enough space here to rave about her teachers but they are responsive, patient yet stern, available, and understanding. The communications are consistent and deliberate. My daughter will return next year.

Posted: November 12, 2014

I still believe EEC is an awesome school! The teachers are dedicated. Although there is no extra curricula for th, because Academics is number 1.

Posted: November 11, 2014

DC Prep really excels academically, but I fear that my child is being prepped for the military more-so than college. The expectations are stifling, the consequences are egregious, and there is no social factor. I appreciate the fact that my son is excelling in the classroom, but I am also concerned that he's becoming a tightly-wound, over-achiever, with no identity or voice at his school.

Posted: May 15, 2014

This is my daughters fifth year at DC Prep EEC and she will NOT be returning next year. They have went from having high exceptions for all the children to now treating them like soldiers and are only concerned about statistics. They set unrealistic expectations and rules. There are a couple of good teachers left but the new administration only cares about keeping up the reputation not the children! I am very disappointed at what the school has become. Another reviewer (teacher from the Benning Campus) said it best "teachers are forced to implement a developmentally inappropriate model of education where creative thinking and individuality suffer at the expense of a high-stakes, militaristic atmosphere." If you are willing to sacrifice your child's individuality, creativity, self-esteem, social and emotional development for academics, then this school will be perfect. Otherwise look elsewhere as soon as possible!!

Posted: March 19, 2014

I heard that this was a great school. My three year old son had been enrolled since the fall. I had high hopes for this year. I have been disappointed, because they do not run their ECE program to my expectations. They treat the children like they are teenagers when they are only three and four years old. They do not use DAP. Children this young still need the whole child treatment backed by NAEYC the worlds leading Education Association. I have decided that my child will not return to this school next year.

Posted: October 20, 2013

I really wish the location was better. the school needs better parking options for parents. Over all the school is good.

Posted: May 31, 2013

My son started 3rd grade at DC Prep fall of 2012. DC Prep believes that all students can perform on grade level. That is the reason I love DC Prep. My son is intelligent but has ADHD. When he attended DCPS he was not learning because of his behavior. DC Prep found ways to teach my son, recognize his disability and still effectively hold him responsible for his behavior. They provide him with services for his ADHD while incorporating ways for him to control his behavior. DC Prep keeps me well informed. I truly believe that my family and the school being on the same page and working together helps my son tremendously. DC Prep doesn't offer sports but I don't mind it because although I feel extra curricular activities are very important, I feel that education is even more important. A lot of students that come into DC Prep come in below grade level. This leaves DC Prep with the responsibility to bring their incoming students up to grade level, which results in a long school day full of academics and no time for much extracurricular. My son is eager to start 4th grade this fall at the middle school. I love this school so much that my three year old will be starting there this fall.

Posted: May 19, 2013

I've worked at DC Prep for two years and have grown tremendously as a teacher because of the coaching and support from the administration. I especially love the teacher community at DC Prep. Every teacher is committed to his or her students and is eager to share best practices in elementary education. I also love working at a school that is committed to academics and character education. Overall, DC Prep is a great place to work if want to impact kids in DC.

Posted: May 22, 2012

My youngest son has been at this school for 2 years and this as a result of me falling in love with the middle school that my oldest attends. I absolutely love the teachers, the environment and most importantly, the academics. I have no doubt that he will continue to excel and go beyond his potential as he is continually challenged.

Posted: May 1, 2012

DC.PEC, should be rated a 10 hands down. I have no complaints about the school academically. My children have become scholars since I have brought them here. Yes, its a lot of hard work and dedication, but in the end... You wont regret it!!!!! :-) I have tried to get all my friends kids to go to this school, so that all the children in my kids circle can all be on the same level... BRILLIANT!

Posted: December 8, 2011

Love it, Love it, I have 2 daughters attending, one in pre -k and one in 4th middle school. I have been an active parents since my oldest daughter started in the 1st grade, and couldn't wait until my youngest started. We have had some tryign times, but in the end it all work out for the better. Keep up the good work teachers, and parents. Looking forward to many more great achievements. Go Preppeeeeeeees

Posted: December 15, 2010

I absolutely love this school! My son has been at DC Prep since they opened. He started in Pre-K and is now in the 2nd grade. This year we have a new principal but I am remaining patient until we all get acclimated to the changes. By the way, I love the DC Prep EEC PTO!

Posted: July 15, 2010

This is an excellent school. I have four sons that attend. I have seen a great change in them since they began

Posted: January 20, 2009

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1	The VIO	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Washington SW	DC	2.9 mi
2	Takoma Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Takoma Park	MD	4.4 mi
3	The Willoughby	Condominium/Townhouse	Chevy Chase	MD	5.7 mi
4	Reserve at Potomac Yard	Apartment Complex	Alexandria	VA	6.7 mi
5	Twenty400	Apartment Complex	Arlington	VA	6.9 mi
6	Beverly Hills	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	7.2 mi
7	Hillandale	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Silver Spring	MD	7.2 mi
8	Forest Knolls	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Silver Spring	MD	7.4 mi
9	Shirlington	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Arlington	VA	7.5 mi
10	Rivergate	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	8 mi
11	DuMont Oaks	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Silver Spring	MD	8.1 mi
12	Henry	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	8.3 mi
13	Leeway Overlee - N Arlington	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Arlington	VA	8.4 mi
14	Fords Landing	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	9.1 mi
15	Iverly	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Silver Spring	MD	9.5 mi
16	Midtown Alexandria Station	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Alexandria	VA	9.8 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Capitol Hill	Washington	DC	2.4 mi
2	Washington DC	Washington D.C.	DC	2.5 mi
3	Georgetown	Washington	DC	3.2 mi
4	Silver Spring	Silver Spring	MD	4.9 mi
5	Pentagon City	Arlington	VA	6 mi
6	Arlington	Arlington	VA	6.7 mi
7	White Oak	Silver Spring	MD	7.2 mi
8	Old Town Alexandria	Alexandria	VA	8.8 mi
9	National Harbor	Fort Washington	MD	9.7 mi

Base	Distance
Marine Barracks Washington	3.1 mi.
Washington Navy Yard	3.4 mi.
Fort McNair	3.9 mi.
Coast Guard Headquarters DC	4.2 mi.
Pentagon	4.9 mi.
Fort Myer	5.4 mi.
Henderson Hall	5.7 mi.
Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia	5.9 mi.
Walter Reed Medical Center	7.6 mi.
Mark Center Alexandria	9.2 mi.
Andrews AFB	10 mi.
Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church	12.1 mi.
Fort Belvoir	16.9 mi.
Fort Meade NSA	18.1 mi.
NRO Chantilly	24.6 mi.
Indian Head Naval Base	25.1 mi.
US Naval Academy	27.6 mi.
Annapolis Naval Station	28.6 mi.
Coast Guard Curtis Bay	29.8 mi.
Quantico Marine Base	36.3 mi.
Dahlgren NSWC	40.2 mi.
Fort Detrick	42.4 mi.

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