Neighborhood Guides
Ward 5 Schools
Ward 5 offers a mix of neighborhood DCPS schools and charter options, with several schools that have improved significantly in recent years.
Neighborhoods: Brookland, Michigan Park, Woodridge, Edgewood, Brentwood, Ivy City
Browse Ward 5 Schools →What to Know About Ward 5 Schools
- Mix of DCPS and charter options
- Metro-accessible schools
- Several improving schools
- Diverse program offerings
Lottery Tips for Ward 5 Families
- List your true first choice at #1 — even if it's competitive
- Include 10–12 schools total, not just schools in Ward 5
- 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 5
Public schools in Ward 5, sorted by academic 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
Browse Ward 5 Schools
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