Van Ness Elementary School
1150 5th Street SE Washington, DC 20003
Van Ness Elementary School opened its doors in the Navy Yard to Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten students in fall 2015 with renovations on the building continuing during the school year. The school will continue to expand by one grade each year until the 5th grade. By the start of the 2016-2017 school year, the third floor classrooms, cafeteria, music/art/library/media center will be completed.
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