Schools in Spring Valley

Spring Valley is one of Washington DC's most affluent Ward 3 neighborhoods, an exclusive residential enclave along Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues NW near American University. One school — AppleTree Early Learning PCS — serves early childhood education needs in the area, with the DCPS Ward 3 system covering elementary through high school options for Spring Valley families. Ward 3's DCPS schools — including Horace Mann Elementary, Deal Middle School, and Wilson High School — serve as the primary public school pathway for Spring Valley residents. The neighborhood's proximity to American University gives school-age children access to the campus's recreational and cultural resources. Ward 3 families receive strong DCPS neighborhood school assignment. Spring Valley residents exploring private school options will find several Ward 3 independent schools within short driving distance.