Families matched in the lottery on Friday, March 28th must complete enrollment by Thursday, May 1st to secure their child’s seat for School Year 2025-26. DC Prep’s enrollment process is electronic and includes three simple steps. You must complete ALL three steps to finalize your child’s enrollment. Please see the steps below!
Missed the lottery deadline? You can still apply by submitting a My School DC Application to be added to our waitlist. DC Prep will offer seats off the waitlist throughout the summer months.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at enrollment@dcprep.org or 202-780-5126.
Step 1: Online Enrollment Form
Submit the online enrollment form. You can access the enrollment form link and unique ‘snapcode’ emailed to you on March 28th and you can use your computer, tablet, or smartphone to electronically complete the form.
Step 2: Submit Your Proof of Residency
Electronic Submission: You can email your acceptable proof of residency documents (scan and email or photo and email) to enrollment@dcprep.org including your child’s birth certificate. See attached/here for the full list of acceptable documents
Step 3: Sign the DC Residency Verification Form
Electronic Signature: After DC Prep has reviewed your electronic submission of your proof of residency and deemed it acceptable, we will send you an electronic form via PandaDoc requesting you to sign.
Paso 1: Formulario de Inscripción en Línea
Envíe el formulario de inscripción en línea. Puede acceder al enlace del formulario de inscripción y al ‘código instantáneo’ único que se le envió por correo electrónico el 28th de marzo y puede usar su computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente para completar el formulario electrónica-mente.
Paso 2: Envíe su prueba de residencia
Presentación electrónica: Puede enviar por correo electrónico los documentos de prueba de residencia aceptables (escanear y enviar por correo electrónico o foto y enviar por correo electrónico) a enrollment@dcprep.org, incluido el certificado de nacimiento de su hijo. Consulte el archivo adjunto/aquí para ver la lista completa de documentos aceptables.
Paso 3: Firme el formulario de verificación de residencia de DC
Después de que DC Prep haya revisado su envío electrónico de su comprobante de residencia y lo considere aceptable, le enviaremos un formulario electrónico a través de PandaDoc solicitándole que firme.
We’re excited to welcome you to the Preppie Family Kickoff, a special event just for our amazing new families!
What to Expect:
Don’t miss this fun and informative event — we can’t wait to meet you and officially welcome you to the DC Prep community! Edgewood and Benning families- please sign in at the elementary school upon arrival.
Join us for Enrollment Saturday! Families enrolling at any DC Prep campus — Edgewood, Benning, or Anacostia — are welcome to receive in-person enrollment support. Our dedicated enrollment team will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure your student’s spot for the upcoming school year. Don’t miss this opportunity to complete your child’s enrollment with ease!
See below for more details:
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Location: DC Prep — Benning Campus (ONLY)
Address: 100 41st Street NE, Washington, DC
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Interested in touring a DC Prep campus? Schedule your in-person campus tour today! The schedule below includes tour dates, locations, and more.
If you would like to visit a campus during a time that is not available, please call 202-360-8120.
Please email or call your child’s specific campus with any questions or enrollment support you may have about enrolling at DC Prep for SY25-26. We anticipate a large volume of emails and phone calls, so be patient as we respond as quickly as we can! You should expect to hear back from us within 2-3 business days.
View an Open House Session or Tour!
Email and Phone for Quick Questions
To view a tour of your preferred DC Prep campus, click below:
Anacostia Elementary Campus
Anacostia Middle Campus
Benning Elementary Campus
Benning Middle Campus
Edgewood Elementary Campus
Edgewood Middle Campus
DC Prep participates in the My School DC Lottery, we are free and open to all DC residents.
Click here to access the My School DC Lottery application!