Schools in Brookland

Brookland — often called DC's "Little Rome" for its concentration of Catholic institutions — is a Ward 5 neighborhood in Northeast DC offering seven schools across the public and charter spectrum. The neighborhood runs along Michigan Avenue and 12th Street NE, adjacent to Catholic University of America and Trinity Washington University. Two DCPS schools and five charter schools serve Brookland families, covering pre-K through 8th grade and high school options. The proximity to higher education institutions gives the neighborhood an academic character that filters into its school culture, with several programs offering college exposure experiences for middle and high school students. The Brookland-CUA Metro station (Red line) makes Brookland one of the more transit-accessible neighborhoods in Ward 5, with direct connections to downtown and upper Northwest. The neighborhood's commercial strip along 12th Street and Monroe Street Market has expanded steadily, adding restaurants, shops, and green market activity that makes Brookland increasingly attractive to families. Ward 5 families have priority access to Ward 5 schools through the DC lottery. The charter schools in Brookland draw competitive applications from across Wards 4, 5, and 6, making November submission timing especially important.