Schools in Grant Park

Grant Park is a Ward 7 neighborhood east of the Anacostia River, bordered by Deanwood and Seat Pleasant, MD. Six schools operate within Grant Park — all six are public charter schools, reflecting Ward 7's shift toward charter-dominated school infrastructure over the past fifteen years. The charter schools in Grant Park cover a range of grade levels from early childhood through high school, with programs emphasizing college preparation, project-based learning, and academic acceleration. This all-charter landscape means families in Grant Park participate exclusively in the DC charter lottery rather than the DCPS neighborhood school assignment process. Grant Park is accessible via the Benning Road Metro station (Blue/Silver lines) and Metrobus connections along Central Avenue and Benning Road. The neighborhood sits close to the DC-Maryland border, and some families in Grant Park may also look at Prince George's County schools for comparison, though DC charter schools typically offer more specialized program options. Ward 7 residents apply with a priority point for Ward 7 schools. The November lottery deadline is especially important in Grant Park, where all six schools are charters with competitive application pools drawn from across Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8.