Schools in Near Northeast

Near Northeast is a Ward 6 neighborhood adjacent to Capitol Hill and H Street NE, straddling the boundary between the established Capitol Hill community and the rapidly developing Union Market district. Three DCPS schools serve Near Northeast families, with the broader Ward 6 charter network accessible via short commutes. The neighborhood sits at the intersection of major transit corridors — the H Street streetcar, Florida Avenue NE, and New York Avenue NE — giving families transit options in multiple directions. Union Station (Red line) is walkable from much of Near Northeast, and the NoMa-Gallaudet station (Red line) serves the northern edge of the neighborhood. The Union Market district has brought significant commercial activity to the north end of Near Northeast, adding restaurants, food halls, and retail that have transformed weekends in the neighborhood. School-age children in Near Northeast benefit from proximity to Gallaudet University's campus and the research and cultural programming it brings to the surrounding community. Ward 6 families receive a priority point for Ward 6 schools. Near Northeast's three DCPS schools provide solid neighborhood school options, and the full Ward 6 charter landscape — particularly the strong Capitol Hill charter programs — is within practical commuting reach for families looking to expand their options through the DC lottery.