Neighborhood Guides
Ward 6 Schools
Ward 6 includes Capitol Hill, one of DC's most sought-after neighborhoods for schools, plus growing communities around Navy Yard.
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Hill East, Near Southeast
Browse Ward 6 Schools →What to Know About Ward 6 Schools
- Strong Capitol Hill school community
- Growing Navy Yard area
- Both DCPS and charter options
- Historic school buildings and programs
Lottery Tips for Ward 6 Families
- List your true first choice at #1 — even if it's competitive
- Include 10–12 schools total, not just schools in Ward 6
- 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 6
Public schools in Ward 6, sorted by academic 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
Browse Ward 6 Schools
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