Public charter · Washington, DC · Est. 1998
Nine campuses.
One family of schools.
Friendship prepares nearly 5,000 DC scholars for college and life, from pre-K through 12th grade, through rigorous academics, joyful culture, and unwavering support.
- 9
- Campuses
- ~5,000
- Scholars
- PK–12
- Grade span
- 1998
- Established
Choose your path
A doorway for every family, every educator, every neighbor.
Voices of Friendship
One story, told by many.
“The teachers know my daughter by name and by strength. She walks in ready and walks out proud.”
Danielle M.
Parent · Ward 7
“I have coaching every week, planning time built in, and a team that shows up for kids. This is where I plan to teach for a long time.”
Ms. A. Carter
Third-grade teacher · Blow Pierce
“Every senior leaves with a plan for what comes next. That is the standard, and the whole network moves toward it.”
Mr. C. Reid
Principal · Collegiate
Student stories
Preparing scholars for college and life.
“Friendship gave me the confidence to aim for top universities, and the skills to succeed once I got there.”
Your future is waiting.
Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open to every DC family. One free lottery application enters your child in every Friendship campus.