Neighborhood Guides

Southeast DC Schools

Southeast DC includes Wards 6, 7, and 8 — from Capitol Hill to Anacostia. The area has strong charter schools, equitable access priority for eligible families, and better lottery odds than many Northwest DC schools.

Ward 6 → Ward 7 → Ward 8 →

Ward 6

Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Hill East

Competitive Capitol Hill schools; growing Navy Yard area

Ward 7

Deanwood, Capitol View, Marshall Heights, Benning

Growing charter sector; better match rates

Ward 8

Anacostia, Congress Heights, Bellevue, Garfield Heights

Equitable access priority; committed school communities

Equitable Access Priority

Students who are at-risk (homeless, in foster care, or eligible for SNAP) receive priority seats at most DC charter schools across the city. Many families in Wards 7 and 8 qualify. This is a significant lottery advantage — check your eligibility on MySchoolDC.