Neighborhood Guide
Capitol Hill Schools
Capitol Hill is one of DC's most sought-after neighborhoods for public schools. Ward 6 has strong DCPS neighborhood schools and several charter options. Here's what Hill families need to know.
What Capitol Hill Families Should Know
- Capitol Hill is in Ward 6 — check your specific in-boundary DCPS school at myschooldc.org
- Several DCPS schools on the Hill have strong communities and solid academic programs
- In-boundary priority gives Hill families better odds at neighborhood DCPS schools
- Charter schools are accessible citywide — don't limit your search to the Hill
- The area is served by multiple Metro lines making some commute options realistic
- Strong parent community involvement is a hallmark of many Hill schools
Capitol Hill Lottery Strategy
Capitol Hill DCPS schools are competitive. In-boundary families have an advantage at their neighborhood school, but:
- →In-boundary priority is not a guarantee — include other schools on your list
- →Include charter schools in your list, especially for backup positions 6–12
- →Visit your in-boundary school before deciding if it's right for your family
- →List all 12 schools — don't leave slots empty
Capitol Hill Schools
Public schools in Ward 6 (Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Hill East), sorted by performance.
Brent Elementary School
DCPSWard 6·PK3 to 5
International Baccalaureate (IB)Restorative Justice
76.1% ELA
12% match
School-Within-School
DCPSWard 6·PK3 to 5
International Baccalaureate (IB)
74.8% ELA
3% match
Maury Elementary School
DCPSWard 6·PK3 to 5
School Gardens
73.3% ELA
5% match
Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School
DCPSWard 6·PK3 to 5
64.2% ELA
18% match
Stuart-Hobson Middle School
DCPSWard 6·6 to 8
International Baccalaureate (IB)
59.9% ELA
31% match
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
CharterWard 6·PK3 to 3
Extended DayInternational Baccalaureate (IB)
55.1% ELA
94% match
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