Neighborhood Guide
Brookland Schools
Brookland is a thriving Northeast DC neighborhood in Ward 5, known for its strong community feel and access to both DCPS and charter school options. Here's what families in Brookland need to know.
Schools Near Brookland
Brookland is served primarily by Ward 5 DCPS schools, with several charter options also accessible. Key things to know:
- Ward 5 in-boundary DCPS schools serve most Brookland addresses
- Charter schools across DC are accessible to Brookland families
- The area has multiple Metro-accessible schools (red line at Brookland-CUA station)
- Several improving schools in the immediate neighborhood
- Look at Ward 5 and Ward 6 options for comprehensive coverage
Lottery Tips for Brookland Families
- 1 Find your in-boundary DCPS school at myschooldc.org
- 2 List all 12 schools — every slot is a chance at a great match
- 3 Look beyond Brookland — charter schools have no geographic limits
- 4 Check equitable access priority if your family qualifies
- 5 Attend open houses before finalizing your list
Brookland-Area Schools
Public schools in Ward 5 (Brookland, Woodridge, Michigan Park), sorted by performance.
McKinley Technology High School
DCPSWard 5·9 to 12
Advanced PlacementCareer and Technical Education
74.7% ELA
100% match
Washington Latin PCS - Cooper Campus Middle School
CharterWard 5·5 to 8
Arts IntegrationInternational Baccalaureate (IB)
69.1% ELA
6% match
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland
CharterWard 5·PK3 to 5
Arts IntegrationDual Language
60% ELA
5% match
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS
CharterWard 5·PK3 to 8
Arts IntegrationInternational Baccalaureate (IB)
55.7% ELA
12% match
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho Campus
CharterWard 5·PK3 to 5
Dual LanguageExtended Day
54.3% ELA
65% match
Washington Yu Ying PCS
CharterWard 5·PK3 to 5
Dual LanguageInternational Baccalaureate (IB)
54% ELA
16% match
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