WASHINGTON, D.C., SCHOOL DISTRICTS: EDUCATION NEAR JB ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

Introduction

Welcome to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, located in our nation's capital! As a parent who has just received PCS orders, finding the right school is paramount when researching your new home base. We’ve compiled a list of nearby Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling schools to help you decide where to live within the Washington, D.C., school district or nearby.

Schools Near Base

There are no DoD Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling schools, so most students will attend schools within the Washington, D.C., school district. Be sure to contact the military school liaison officer for any questions regarding District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, D.C., and nearby daycare facilities.

School Liaison Office

152 Arnold Ave. SW Bldg. 4472 Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 284-4064

Elementary Schools on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

LEARN D.C.

100 Duncan St. SW Washington, DC.20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 949-0930 LEARN D.C. is not a DoD-operated school; however, it is located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and is part of the LEARN Charter School Network. This school is open to all students living within the Washington, D.C., area. LEARN D.C. just opened in 2021 and serves students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. They will add a grade level each year until they reach the eighth grade.

Elementary Schools Near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

District of Columbia Public Schools

Simon Elementary School

401 Mississippi Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 645-3360

Grade

: PK - 5th When researching elementary schools near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Simon Elementary School is at the top of the list. This school is located near the base and serves 234 students within the Washington, D.C., school district. King Elementary School 3200 6th St. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 939-4900

Grade

: PK - 5th King Elementary School is named after the great Martin Luther King, Jr., and serves over 270 students. King Elementary has won numerous cheerleading championships, has a robust academic mentoring program, and features a collaboration with the local farmers market.

Hendley Elementary School

425 Chesapeake St. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 645-3450

Grade

: PK - 5th Hendley Elementary School serves over 300 students within the Washington, D.C., school district and has a strong focus on science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM). Hendley Elementary strives for excellence in all academic and social activities. Garfield Elementary School 2435 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20020

Phone

: 1 (202) 671-6140

Grade

: PK - 5th Garfield Elementary School is located in Anacostia and is known as a Microsoft School. The school serves over 260 students within the Washington, D.C., school district and has been globally recognized for its technology program.

Middle Schools Near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

District of Columbia Public Schools

Hart Middle School

601 Mississippi Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 671-6426

Grade

: 6th - 8th Hart Middle School proudly serves over 470 students and families within the Washington, D.C., school district. Like many of the middle schools in Washington, D.C., this school encourages its students to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.

John Hayden Johnson Middle School

1400 Bruce Pl. SE Washington, DC 20020

Phone

: 1 (202) 939-3140

Grade

: 6th - 8th John Hayden Johnson Middle School serves over 350 students and provides a safe learning environment that promotes high academic achievement while instilling character. This middle school offers an arts program and a premier athletics program.

Kramer Middle School

1700 Q St. SE Washington, DC 20020

Phone

: 1 (202) 939-3150

Grade

: 6th - 8th Kramer Middle School is located in an historic Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and serves over 230 students within the community. This school is committed to providing exceptional scholastic opportunities aimed at getting students ready for college.

High Schools Near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

District of Columbia Public Schools

Ballou High School

3401 4th St. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 645-3400

Grade

: 9th - 12th Ballou High School serves over 660 students within the Washington, D.C., school district and has over 25 clubs and athletic programs while offering advanced placement and honors courses. Many students will graduate with a specialized diploma or certificates to set them up for their future careers.

Anacostia High School

1601 16th St. SE Washington, DC 20020

Phone

: 1 (202) 698-2155

Grade

: 9th - 12th Anacostia High School is a smaller high school with just over 300 students. They provide unique career-building opportunities and college-preparatory education for students to build future careers.

Charter Schools Near Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

A charter school is a free public school that gives parents the option of school choice. Charter schools operate independently but have a rigorous standard to uphold. Washington, D.C., school districts have many charter schools to choose from; below is a list of the ones closest to base.

Eagle Academy

3400 Wheeler Rd. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 544-2646

Grade

: PK - 3rd

Thurgood Marshall Academy

2427 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC 20020

Phone

: 1 (202) 563-6862

Grade

: 9th - 12th

Center City Public Charter

220 Highview Pl. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 562-7070

Grade

: PK - 8th

Ingenuity Prep Public Charter

4600 Livingston Rd. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 562-0391

Grade

: PK - 8th

Friendship Public Charter

645 Milwaukee Pl. SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone

: 1 (202) 562-1980

Grade

: PK - 12th

Day Care Near Camp Allen

When looking for care for your younger ones, contact the Child Development Centers (CDC) located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The facilities are open to all active-duty military personnel and DoD employees who need care for children ages six weeks through kindergarten. Each facility is subject to a rigorous certification process. If you need off-base childcare, MilitaryChildCare.com is a free service for military families to aid in their search for the right facility or in-home day care for their child.

Conclusion

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling runs along the beautiful Potomac River and offers some of the finest schools on the east coast. The Washington, D.C., school districts have so much to offer, from pre-kindergarten to college preparatory charter schools. We hope this list has eased your tensions and given you peace of mind knowing your students will be well prepared for the future.

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