Schools in Fort Totten

Fort Totten is a Ward 5 neighborhood in Northeast DC near the Fort Totten Metro station, one of DC's few neighborhoods served by both the Red and Green/Yellow Metro lines — a transit advantage that makes it practical for families to reach schools across virtually any part of the city. Two charter schools serve Fort Totten, with the broader Ward 5 school network accessible via the neighborhood's excellent Metro connections. The all-charter local landscape means Fort Totten families engage exclusively with the DC lottery for all school placements. The Fort Totten Metro station's unique dual-line status makes it one of the most strategically located transit hubs in Northeast DC. The neighborhood borders Fort Circle Parks — a chain of Civil War-era fort sites connected by trails — and the Fort Totten area is adjacent to the Riggs-LaSalle residential communities and the growing development along North Capitol Street. Ward 5 residents receive a priority point for Ward 5 schools. Fort Totten's superb transit access is a genuine advantage for families willing to commute to competitive schools in other wards — the Red Line connects northward to Ward 4 and downtown, while the Green/Yellow lines connect south through Ward 6 and 8 neighborhoods.