elementary schools with the best community

[Anonymous]

Which elementary schools in DC have a really great sense of community? Which neighborhoods are known for having really tight knit communities? We didn't do well in the lottery but likely need to move anyway, so are thinking of where to move. Ideally we'd be in a more affordable area, but we may have options. Advice appreciated!

[Anonymous]

Ross.

[Anonymous]

Different schools are going to feel tight knit for different people. SWS and Learn DC both have strong communities, but they are very different schools. Maury and Hendley have very similar in-boundary percentages (~85%) so your kids would have lots of friends in the neighborhood, but they are different neighborhoods. Janney and Mann have the highest boundary participation, but a school that is under 10% black and under 5% at risk may not feel welcoming to everyone (Janney suggests contributing $785 per student to the PTA; Mann suggests $1200).

[Anonymous]

Most of the elementary schools in the Capitol Hill area. Neighborhood is overall pretty walkable - lots of elementary school kids.

[Anonymous]

Brent

[Anonymous]

SWS. Cannot speak for other schools, but they foster community and seem to work to address and prevent bullying - even the potential of bullying - extremely well.

[Anonymous]

OP, don’t move to Capitol Hill. I say this as someone who loves Capitol Hill. It is a great neighborhood, but school angst is real. The middle schools are not great, the high school is awful. Some people “get lucky” and get into a charter such as Latin or BASIS. Many others strike out. It amazes me what we DC residents put up with, just to live in a cute neighborhood that’s somewhat walkable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, don’t move to Capitol Hill. I say this as someone who loves Capitol Hill. It is a great neighborhood, but school angst is real. The middle schools are not great, the high school is awful. Some people “get lucky” and get into a charter such as Latin or BASIS. Many others strike out. It amazes me what we DC residents put up with, just to live in a cute neighborhood that’s somewhat walkable.

I mean it’s definitely walkable, but the rest of this is spot-on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which elementary schools in DC have a really great sense of community? Which neighborhoods are known for having really tight knit communities? We didn't do well in the lottery but likely need to move anyway, so are thinking of where to move. Ideally we'd be in a more affordable area, but we may have options. Advice appreciated!

Honestly, if you're moving for schools strongly consider moving to Virginia or Maryland. There are no DC schools that are so excellent they are worth moving for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which elementary schools in DC have a really great sense of community? Which neighborhoods are known for having really tight knit communities? We didn't do well in the lottery but likely need to move anyway, so are thinking of where to move. Ideally we'd be in a more affordable area, but we may have options. Advice appreciated!

Honestly, if you're moving for schools strongly consider moving to Virginia or Maryland. There are no DC schools that are so excellent they are worth moving for.

THIS x 1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ross.

+1 wonderful, supportive community.

[Anonymous]

OP, can you be more specific? “Great community” and “more affordable” are incredibly subjective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ross.

+1 wonderful, supportive community.

Ross are a “more affordable” area, lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ross.

+1 wonderful, supportive community.

Ross are a “more affordable” area, lol

Sorry, Ross AS a more affordable area…

[Anonymous]

OP here. I need to stay in DC long enough to take advantage of the free pre-K for my youngest, who is now 2. I also have a five year old who will be going into Kindergarten. Currently in Takoma. Need to not break my budget here.