AppleTree Early Learning PCS

AppleTree Early Learning PCS is an active, independent public charter school district based at 1801 Mississippi Avenue SE in Washington, DC. Situated in a large city setting within the broader Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area, the district operates eight specialized school sites dedicated entirely to early childhood education. By focusing exclusively on pre-kindergarten instruction, AppleTree provides a highly targeted foundational educational environment tailored to meet the developmental and social-emotional needs of the city's youngest learners.

The district serves a vibrant student body of 658 pre-kindergarten children, representing a culturally diverse community that includes 436 Black students, 110 White students, 65 Hispanic students, and 31 students identifying with two or more races, along with Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To deliver an enriched early learning experience, AppleTree employs a robust team of approximately 402 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive educator network includes over 134 full-time equivalent teachers, 24 instructional aides, and more than 244 specialized support staff members, ensuring a remarkably strong staff-to-student ratio focused on fostering school readiness and long-term academic success.