Schools in Deanwood

Deanwood is a historic neighborhood in Ward 7, one of DC's oldest African-American communities east of the Anacostia River, home to three schools — two DCPS and one charter. The neighborhood takes its name from the Deanwood Metro station (Blue/Silver lines) that sits at its commercial center along Minnesota Avenue NE. The DCPS schools in Deanwood include Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, one of Ward 7's specialized secondary programs offering a college-focused curriculum with connections to historically Black colleges and universities. This gives Deanwood a distinctive secondary school asset that draws families from across Ward 7 for its specialized programming. Deanwood borders Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and the Anacostia River, with the Deanwood Recreation Center serving as a community hub for after-school programming. The neighborhood's Metro access and improving retail environment on Minnesota Avenue make it increasingly appealing to families seeking Ward 7 neighborhoods with transit connectivity. Ward 7 families receive a priority point for Ward 7 schools in the DC lottery. Deanwood families interested in Ron Brown College Prep should apply early in November, as the school's specialized program draws competitive applications from across Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8 each year.