Neighborhood Guides
Northwest DC Schools
Northwest DC is home to some of the city's most sought-after public schools. Explore Ward 1, 3, and 4 options — from Chevy Chase to Columbia Heights.
Ward 1
Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, Adams Morgan, Petworth
Diverse, charter-rich with dual language programs
Ward 3
Chevy Chase, Tenleytown, Cleveland Park, Georgetown
Highest test scores in DC — most competitive lottery
Ward 4
Petworth, 16th St Heights, Brightwood, Manor Park
Improving schools with better match rates than Ward 3
Northwest DC Schools
Top-rated schools in Northwest DC (Wards 1, 3, and 4), sorted by academic performance.
Stoddert Elementary School
DCPSWard 3·PK4 to 5
82.2% ELA
10% match
Deal Middle School
DCPSWard 3·6 to 8
JROTCInterscholastic Sports
81.4% ELA
0% match
Janney Elementary School
DCPSWard 3·PK4 to 5
81% ELA
10% match
Lafayette Elementary School
DCPSWard 4·PK4 to 5
Arts Integration
80.5% ELA
9% match
Washington Latin PCS - 2nd Street Upper School
CharterWard 4·9 to 12
Advanced PlacementArts Integration
80.1% ELA
3% match
Mann Elementary School
DCPSWard 3·PK4 to 5
75.5% ELA
12% match
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