The Barry Farm and Anacostia corridor in Ward 8 encompasses one of DC's most historically significant African-American communities, spanning from the Anacostia waterfront inland along Good Hope Road. Schools in this area serve pre-K through high school, with the DCPS feeder pattern connecting neighborhood elementary schools through Kelly Miller and Anacostia HS. DC's equitable access lottery ensures Ward 8 families have pathways to competitive programs citywide, regardless of their immediate neighborhood school options.
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Browse all 330 DC schools →Ward 8 families can apply to any DC public or charter school through the unified lottery. The application window opens in November at schoolchoice.dc.gov.
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