Neighborhood Guides
Ward 4 Schools
Ward 4 has seen strong growth in school quality over the past decade, with multiple DCPS and charter options and better lottery odds than Ward 3.
Neighborhoods: Petworth, 16th Street Heights, Manor Park, Brightwood, Takoma (DC)
Browse Ward 4 Schools →What to Know About Ward 4 Schools
- Improving school quality over time
- Better match rates than Ward 3
- Several charter campuses
- Strong community involvement
Lottery Tips for Ward 4 Families
- List your true first choice at #1 — even if it's competitive
- Include 10–12 schools total, not just schools in Ward 4
- Charter schools have no geographic limits — apply citywide
- Check your in-boundary DCPS school and include it on your list
- Visit open houses in November–February before applying
Schools in Ward 4
Public schools in Ward 4, sorted by academic performance.
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
Washington Latin PCS - 2nd Street Middle School
CharterWard 4·5 to 8
Arts IntegrationInternational Baccalaureate (IB)
74.5% ELA
5% match
Shepherd Elementary School
DCPSWard 4·PK3 to 5
Blended LearningJROTC
72.7% ELA
7% match
District of Columbia International School
CharterWard 4·6 to 12
Advanced PlacementCareer and Technical Education
56.8% ELA
16% match
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS
CharterWard 4·PK3 to 5
Dual LanguageMontessori
53.7% ELA
7% match
Browse Ward 4 Schools
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