Schools in Lincoln Heights

Lincoln Heights is a Ward 7 neighborhood in the Deanwood section of East DC, home to four DCPS schools that collectively span pre-K through 8th grade. Unlike many other Ward 7 neighborhoods, Lincoln Heights is primarily served by traditional DCPS schools rather than charter programs, giving it a distinct character within Ward 7's school landscape. The four DCPS schools in Lincoln Heights include elementary schools serving the neighborhood's large school-age population, and families here typically follow the DCPS feeder pattern toward Kelly Miller Middle School and then to Ward 7 or Ward 5 high schools for secondary education. Lincoln Heights sits along the Benning Road corridor, accessible via Metrobus connections to the Benning Road and Capitol Heights Metro stations on the Blue and Silver lines. The neighborhood is adjacent to Watts Branch Park and the Deanwood Recreation Center, which serves as an after-school programming hub for many Lincoln Heights families. Ward 7 residents receive a priority point for Ward 7 schools in the DC lottery. For Lincoln Heights families whose children will need a high school choice, November lottery planning is essential — understanding which Ward 7 and Ward 5 high school programs align with students' interests determines the application strategy.