Schools in Lamond Riggs

Lamond Riggs is a quiet residential neighborhood in upper Ward 4, along the North Dakota Avenue and South Dakota Avenue corridor near the DC-Maryland border. Two schools — one DCPS and one charter — serve the neighborhood's family community, with the Ward 4 school network extending options toward Takoma, Manor Park, and Brightwood. The neighborhood is one of Ward 4's more affordable and stable residential communities, with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings that attract long-term DC families. The DCPS school provides neighborhood school access, while the charter option adds a specialized program for families seeking an alternative approach. Lamond Riggs connects to the Takoma Metro station (Red line) via Metrobus routes along North Dakota and South Dakota Avenues, giving residents efficient transit access to both Ward 4 destinations and downtown DC. The neighborhood borders Langdon Park and the larger Lamond-Riggs Recreation Center, which serves as a community hub. Ward 4 families receive a priority point for Ward 4 schools. Lamond Riggs' location near the top of Ward 4 means the Red Line's Takoma station is often more practical than the Green Line's Petworth station for families commuting to schools in other parts of the city.