Schools in Cathedral Heights

Updated August 2026

Cathedral Heights is an affluent Ward 3 enclave surrounding the Washington National Cathedral, home to some of DC's most prestigious private and parochial schools. National Cathedral School (girls, 4–12), St. Albans School (boys, 4–12), and Beauvoir Elementary School (PK–3) form the Cathedral Close school campus - one of the most recognizable private school complexes in the country. Annunciation Catholic School on Klingle Place adds another strong parochial option.

The neighborhood attracts families seeking a school experience embedded in rich traditions, performing arts, and academic rigor. There is no Metro in Cathedral Heights, but the D2 and N2 bus lines connect to Woodley Park and downtown. Ward 3 DCPS families in Cathedral Heights are zoned for Stoddert Elementary and Deal Middle School, with Wilson Senior High School serving grades 9–12. Apply for DCPS out-of-boundary seats through the My School DC lottery, which opens December 14, 2026.