What We Do
Pacific Charter School Development (PCSD) is a non-profit, full-service real estate development firm. We offer an array of services tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each of our charter school partners.
Strategic Planning
We advise on how to align short-term and long-term facilities needs with growth plans.
Project Management
We manage all aspects of a facilities project, from site search to design to construction, and everything in between.
Access to Capital
We provide qualified charter school partners access to low-cost capital through philanthropic equity.
Featured Projects
Our Impact
44,000
Total Seats Created
110+
School Facilities Built or Renovated
$1.03B
Invested in Under-Resourced Communities
75%
Students Eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Our Partners
We work with nonprofit charter schools of all sizes — from single schools to large networks. Each of our partners shares our commitment to addressing systemic inequality in education and promoting social mobility.
What People Say About Us
Cecilia Melgares
Managing Director of Operations, Equitas Academy
"We are grateful for the partnership [with PCSD] and for the work!! Joe goes above and beyond and always imagines how this is going to impact the scholars and the end work!"
Saman Bravo-Karimi
Former CBO, Bright Star Public Schools
"PCSD is a true partner. We rely on them as subject matter experts, and have full confidence in their advice."
Irene Sumida
Founder, Fenton Public Charter Schools
"It has been a pleasure to work with PCSD as we built the Fenton Primary Center and renovated the Fenton Academies in Sun Valley. They are a class act!"
Ernest Peterson
Dir. of Special Projects, Education for Change Public Schools
"As a former school principal, this isn't something I could necessarily do on my own… PCSD staff possess expert and complementary skills that aren't generally within an educational team."
Jen Wickens
Founder, Impact Public Schools
"With each project, PCSD has offered careful attention to detail, sage advice, and timely delivery. Thanks to PCSD, Impact buildings are warm, welcoming, and inclusive spaces that provide Impact scholars with the vibrant learning environment they need to succeed."
Monique Daviss
CEO and Founder, El Sol Science & Arts Academy
"PCSD was a valued advisor and technical partner. From complex financing to complicated staging and more, we found PCSD to be knowledgeable, attentive, and collaborative. We now have a beautiful campus that meets our needs and enhances our community."
Rich Harrison
CEO, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
"During the pandemic, students returned to a new beautiful high school that supported community and rigorous learning. Students enter our school knowing they are loved, and that we are deeply investing in our young people from the Sobrante Park community in East Oakland."
Scott Canfield
Co-Founder, Why Not You Academy
"WCSD [Washington Charter School Development] was great to work with through the entire process. "
Cristina de Jesus
CEO and President, Green Dot Public Schools California
"PCSD has been a valued and trusted partner to Green Dot for over a decade. We appreciate their ability to grow along with us and develop creative solutions to facilities challenges we encounter along the way."
Oliver Sicat
CEO, Ednovate Public Schools
"What makes PCSD a great partner for us is that they have a history of building charter schools that allow for innovative designs at an affordable cost."
Kevin Sved
CEO, Navigator Schools
"PCSD went above and beyond to get our project off the ground and on the way to a timely completion. From planning to financing to project management, the team has been instrumental."
Saman Bravo-Karimi
Former Chief Business Officer, Bright Star Schools
"PCSD is a true partner. We rely on them as subject matter experts, and have full confidence in their advice."
Brandon Paige
Former Director of Finance & Operations, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
"At the outset, financing our project with PCSD was the best route for our school community from a cost perspective. The combination of financing structure plus high-quality project management services made PCSD our best choice."
Alison Suffet Diaz
Founder & Director of Growth Sustainability, Environmental Charter Schools
"PCSD plays a critical role, especially for newer Charter Management Organizations (CMOs) or start-up charter schools that don’t have expertise or in-house support."
Irene Sumida
Co-Founder, Fenton Charter Public Schools
