Education

JBAB Housing area is zoned for DC Public Schools, Ward 8. There is a school transportation option at JBAB for students who live on base. Families with school age children should contact the School Liaison Officer for more specific information on area schools. More information can be found on the following websites:

• District of Columbia
• Maryland 
• Virginia

District of Columbia

DC has a neighborhood school system and the designated schools for housing areas on JBAB are Leckie Elementary School, Hart MS, Ballou SHS. School profiles for the neighborhood schools may be viewed or printed by accessing the following link.

DC residents may participate in enrollment in other public schools outside of the neighborhood boundaries during the annual Out of Boundary Lottery which takes place in February of each year. Parents can select other schools outside of the neighborhood boundaries for their child for the following school year. Information on the Out of Boundary Lottery is available online.

Families relocating to JBAB should contact the JBAB School Liaison Officer (SLO) at 202-404-1014 for specific guidance on school choice. Families are encouraged to contact the SLO whenever assistance is needed with the placement of any school age child.

Residing on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Families residing on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling can select from the following options for preschool through 12^th grade school age children:

1. Enrollment in the neighborhood DC public school -- *Kindergarten, your child must turn five (5) years of age on or before September 30th to be eligible.
2. Enrollment in a DC Public Charter School-open to DC residents, public charter schools are a free option to consider along with another public school choice. Public Charter schools do not have neighborhood boundaries but do have specific application timelines. Application timelines are posted on the DC Public Charter School website. Families should consider contacting the charter school directly as application timelines may not coincide with military relocation timelines.
3. High School age students that meet entrance requirements should consider an application to one of the DCPS Selective Citywide Schools.
4. JBAB also offers a preschool option on base through the Child Development Center and interested families should contact the CDC for more information 202-767-2890.

Maryland or Virginia

Families considering relocating to nearby Maryland or Virginia can explore schools by neighborhood using the school boundary link on Maryland or Virginia Department of Education websites.

Maryland counties near JBAB include Prince Georges County and Montgomery County. JBAB is within commuting distance to the City of Alexandria and the following Virginia Counties: Fairfax County, Arlington County, Loudon County, and Prince William County.

School Bus Program

The JBAB School Bus Program is part of the Military and Family Support Center and operates out of the Youth Center, 4485 Arnold Avenue, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington, DC 20032. The School Bus Program provides specific information on schools available through the school bus transportation service. Families relocating to JBAB should contact the School Liaison Officer 202-404-1014 or the School Bus Office 202-767-8138 to obtain a complete package of information on school choice, and bussing for JBAB residents.

There is an Education Center on JBAB. Provides assistance to military personnel, civilians, retirees and family members. Education Center ensures Airmen have off-duty education opportunities that allow them to develop personal and professional knowledge desired as an incentive for recruitment, retention, and readiness. They will provide full education support and services. Contact the JBAB Office at 202-284-4438/4425.

Grades available:  Pre-K through 12

Entrance Requirements: Proof of immunizations, birth certificate, proof of residence, and Social Security number.

Transfer requirements: Latest report Card or transfer form, proof of immunizations, proof of residence, and Social Security number.

For more information on area schools, visit the following websites:

• District of Columbia
• Maryland 
• Virginia

Kindergarten/Preschool

For kindergarten, your child must turn five (5) years of age on or before September 30th to be eligible. Click here for more information.

Preschool is not mandatory, but available in most DCPS elementary schools. All elementary schools in DCPS offer pre-kindergarten. 

For preschool, your child must turn three (3) years of age on or before September 30^th to be eligible. Pre-Kindergarten, your child must turn four years of age on or before September 30^th to be eligible.