Simple Schedule— days until the first day of school
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K-12 Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Pre-K Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Dates vary by school and program. Confirm with your school office before making plans.
Schools in District Of Columbia Public Schools
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Amidon-Bowen EsAnacostia Hs
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Ballou HsBallou Stay HsBancroft EsBard Hs Early College Dc (Bard Dc)Barnard EsBeers EsBenjamin Banneker HsBrent EsBrightwood EsBrookland MsBrowne Education CampusBruce-Monroe Es At Park ViewBunker Hill EsBurroughs EsBurrville Es
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C.W. Harris EsCapitol Hill Montessori School At LoganCardozo Education CampusCleveland EsColumbia Heights Education CampusCoolidge Hs
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Deal MsDorothy I. Height EsDrew EsDuke Ellington School Of The ArtsDunbar Hs
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Eastern HsEaton EsEliot-Hine MsExcel Academy
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Garfield EsGarrison Es
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H.D. Cooke EsH.D. Woodson HsHardy MsHart MsHearst EsHendley EsHouston EsHyde-Addison Es
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Ida B. Wells Ms
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J.O. Wilson EsJackson-Reed HsJanney EsJefferson Ms AcademyJohn Lewis EsJohnson Ms
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Kelly Miller MsKetcham EsKey EsKimball EsKing EsKramer Ms
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Lafayette EsLangdon EsLangley EsLasalle-Backus EsLawrence E. Boone EsLeckie Education CampusLorraine H. Whitlock EsLudlow-Taylor EsLuke C. Moore Hs
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Macfarland MsMalcolm X Es At GreenMann EsMarie Reed EsMaury EsMckinley MsMckinley Technology HsMilitary Road Early Learning CenterMiner EsMoten EsMurch Es
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Nalle EsNoyes Es
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Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
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Patterson EsPayne EsPeabody Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering HsPlummer EsPowell Es
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Randle Highlands EsRaymond EsRiver Terrace Education CampusRon Brown College Preparatory HsRoosevelt HsRoosevelt Stay HsRoss Es
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Savoy EsSchool Without Walls At Francis-StevensSchool Without Walls HsSchool-Within-School At GodingSeaton EsShepherd EsSimon EsSmothers EsSousa MsStanton EsStoddert EsStuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
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Takoma EsThaddeus Stevens Early Learning CenterThomas EsThomson EsTruesdell EsTubman EsTurner EsTyler Es
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Van Ness Es
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Walker-Jones Education CampusWatkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)Wheatley Education CampusWhittier Es
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is District Of Columbia Public Schools located?
The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is located in Washington, D.C., serving students throughout the nation's capital. It operates within the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C., and is surrounded by neighboring regions such as Maryland and Virginia.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, which is typically around August 24, Washington can expect warm temperatures, often ranging from the mid-80s to the upper 60s. Given the history of rain and overcast skies, it's wise to prepare with light layers and a rain jacket to stay comfortable throughout the day.
How many schools are in District Of Columbia Public Schools?
District Of Columbia Public Schools operates about 120 schools and serves around 50000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. This diverse range of educational institutions ensures that there are ample opportunities for all students in the district.
Is District Of Columbia Public Schools a public school district?
Yes, District Of Columbia Public Schools is a public school district located in Washington, DC, funded by local and state resources. This public status ensures that education is accessible to all students within the district.
Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.
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