Schools in Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is one of Washington DC's most sought-after neighborhoods for families, offering ten schools within its boundaries — the highest school density of any single neighborhood in the city. The area runs east from the US Capitol through Ward 6, covering the historic rowhouse blocks between Lincoln Park and the Eastern Market Metro station. The school landscape here is heavily charter-driven, with seven charter schools operating alongside three DCPS schools. This reflects Capitol Hill's demographic mix: a neighborhood with deep community ties and high parental engagement, where charter schools like Two Rivers PCS have built nationally recognized reputations for progressive education models. Capitol Hill residents enjoy easy access to the Orange, Blue, and Silver lines at Eastern Market and Capitol South stations, making cross-city school commutes manageable. The neighborhood's walkability score is among DC's highest, and many families cycle or walk to local schools year-round. Ward 6 families applying to Capitol Hill schools receive a priority point in the DC lottery — an important advantage when targeting competitive charter programs. DCPS neighborhood boundaries also favor local enrollment at Maury, Brent, and Payne elementary schools.