Schools in Benning Ridge

Benning Ridge is a Ward 7 neighborhood in Southeast DC along the Benning Road corridor, home to two schools — one DCPS and one charter. The neighborhood sits between Randle Highlands and Fairlawn, sharing the mixed DCPS/charter school landscape common to much of Ward 7. The school-age population in Benning Ridge is well-served by the broader Ward 7 ecosystem, with additional schools accessible along Benning Road and via the Stadium-Armory Metro station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines). The neighborhood's position between Wards 6, 7, and 8 gives families with flexibility a wide range of school options within reasonable commuting distance. Benning Ridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and small apartment buildings, close to the Southern Maryland border via the Suitland Parkway corridor. Local community resources include the Fort Dupont Recreation Center and the Fort Dupont Park forest, which provides hiking and outdoor programming opportunities for school-age children. Ward 7 families receive a priority point for Ward 7 schools. Benning Ridge families exploring high school options will need to look across Ward 7 and citywide, as no high school serves the immediate neighborhood — making the DC lottery particularly important at the secondary level.