Fort Dupont is a Ward 7 neighborhood anchored by Fort Dupont Park — one of DC's largest forested park spaces along the Fort Circle trail. One school serves the residential community here, with the broader Ward 7 school network accessible via Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue. The park's recreation center, skating rink, and summer concert series make Fort Dupont a community hub for Ward 7 families. Ward 7 residents receive a priority point for Ward 7 schools, and DC lottery equity provisions support access to competitive programs citywide.
Ward 7 families can apply to any DC public or charter school through the unified lottery. The application window opens in November at schoolchoice.dc.gov.
DC Lottery Guide →