Any Germantown Parents?

[Anonymous]

Seeking feedback on elementary schools and kid-friendly areas in which to live. My husband accepted a job in the Germantown Town Center area--Have heard 'mixed reviews' about moving a family with small children in the area.

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Germantown really varies neighborhood to neighborhood as far as crime and school quality. I have friends whose kids go to Matsunaga and they are really happy.

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schoolodex/schooloverview.aspx?s=02523

MCPS website has something called "schools at a glance," which gives various demographic and test score data.

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/

The further west you are, in general, the better the schools. Northwest is generally considered a better high school than Seneca Valley.

You can also check www.crimereports.com for neighborhood crime statistics.

I'd try to look west of Clopper Rd. for a house.


If you are open to living a bit outside of Germantown, North Potomac has good schools and low crime. And you can go north to Boyds or Clarksburg as well. Housing will be cheaper there as well.