Learn About DCPS Schools
Parent Guide
Use this guide as a tool to learn about the variety of programs offered at DCPS and all the great options for your student starting with your in-boundary and feeder school.
Feeder Patterns
The DCPS Feeder Pattern Booklet booklet defines the PK-12th grade options, pathways, and programs that DCPS offers students and families.
- Review the DCPS Feeder Pattern Booklet
- Download in English
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- View SY24-25 Feeder Patterns
- Visit School Profiles
Dual Language
Learn about what is dual language education, where dual language programs are offered, how to enroll, and more.
DCPS Middle Schools
Learn about all your amazing DCPS middle school options.
- Download in English
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DCPS High Schools
Learn about all your amazing DCPS high school options.
- Download in English
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- Guide to College and Career Academies: Please reach out to your school if you have any questions.
- Learn about Selective High Schools/Programs
Preschool and Prekindergarten
DCPS offers seats for 3-year-old children in PK3 and seats for 4-year-old children in PK4. Learn about PK3 and PK4 at DCPS including how to guarantee your PK seat with the below SY23-24 Early Action Schools:
- Browne Education Campus
- Bunker Hill Elementary School
- Burroughs Elementary School
- Drew Elementary School
- King Elementary School
- Langley Elementary School
- Miner Elementary School
- Moten Elementary School
- Noyes Elementary School
- Stanton Elementary School
- Takoma Elementary School
- Thomson Elementary School
- Truesdell Elementary School
- Turner Elementary School
- Wheatley Education Campus
- Whitlock Elementary school