Schools in Woodley Park

Woodley Park is a Ward 3 neighborhood along Connecticut Avenue NW, home to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Maret School, one of DC's premier independent schools. The neighborhood's single DCPS elementary school provides public school access for Woodley Park's youngest residents, with the Ward 3 feeder pattern connecting through Deal Middle School to Wilson High School. Families in Woodley Park who choose the DCPS pathway benefit from Ward 3's consistently strong school performance metrics. Those exploring private school options will find Maret School, Washington International School, and other Northwest private schools within close proximity. The Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station (Red line) serves the neighborhood directly, providing access to schools across DC. Ward 3 residents receive strong DCPS neighborhood school assignment, and the DC lottery remains available for families seeking specialized programs citywide.