Schools in Wakefield

Wakefield is a residential Ward 3 neighborhood in upper Northwest DC, between American University Park and Friendship Heights. One DCPS school serves the area, part of Ward 3's strong public school network. The neighborhood's proximity to American University and the Spring Valley commercial area gives Wakefield families access to community resources typical of upper Northwest's well-resourced Ward 3 communities. Friendship Heights Metro (Red line) connects Wakefield residents to schools across the city. Ward 3 families receive strong DCPS neighborhood school assignment.