Crazy to move across the country for a public school?

[Anonymous]

DH can work from anywhere, and I currently am a SAHM. We have 4 kids and thanks to the internet, I happened upon a charter school in a different state that looks amazing. I asked some acquaintances about it, and they are putting me in touch with some current parents. It also is in a city that we’ve never lived in but seems like a good match for us - DH is unhappy with our current town.

Would it be crazy to relocate for a public school? Of course we will make sure we can get in and have a backup plan in case we don’t.

Also, this would be after the pandemic ends.

[Anonymous]

Kind of crazy, but I’d need to know the city to know whether it’s stupid crazy or fun adventure crazy.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

I have been thinking of the exact same thing. In our case, we are overseas and thinking of moving to the US anyway. So might as well move to a place that isn't terrible for schools.

Where are you looking?

[Anonymous]

Don't say the name of the school or even the city, OP. DCUM will form a wagon train to follow you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kind of crazy, but I’d need to know the city to know whether it’s stupid crazy or fun adventure crazy.

+1

If I were totally virtual I’d definitely leave for a beautiful western state with outdoor adventures. But if it’s moving to a blah Midwestern suburb... then just crazy.

[Anonymous]

If it’s High tech high in San Diego I’d go...

[Anonymous]

If you aren't tied to DC in general, I'd move elsewhere. Pandemic or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH can work from anywhere, and I currently am a SAHM. We have 4 kids and thanks to the internet, I happened upon a charter school in a different state that looks amazing. I asked some acquaintances about it, and they are putting me in touch with some current parents. It also is in a city that we’ve never lived in but seems like a good match for us - DH is unhappy with our current town.

Would it be crazy to relocate for a public school? Of course we will make sure we can get in and have a backup plan in case we don’t.

Also, this would be after the pandemic ends.

I think it's crazy to relocate just for schools if you otherwise like your current home and current city. In your case, however, the bolded suggests to me that moving is the right idea for your family. If your DH is unhappy in your current town, another town seems like a better fit, and on top of that, you've found an amazing school for your kids, then yes, you should move.

[Anonymous]

You've never been to the city. You've never experienced the school. You have no idea what the community is like. You haven't researched the local housing market.

But you want to just go?

[Anonymous]

No, but only if in other respects your quality of life would be about the same or better.

[Anonymous]

I would be cautious about buying, and I would take the kids’ preferences into consideration ( their friends are important!) but I don’t think it’s crazy at all.

[Anonymous]

Just for the school, to a place you have never visited?
Yes, crazy.

If you already like the place, have visited the area, and know your kids would love the school? Not crazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH can work from anywhere, and I currently am a SAHM. We have 4 kids and thanks to the internet, I happened upon a charter school in a different state that looks amazing. I asked some acquaintances about it, and they are putting me in touch with some current parents. It also is in a city that we’ve never lived in but seems like a good match for us - DH is unhappy with our current town.

Would it be crazy to relocate for a public school? Of course we will make sure we can get in and have a backup plan in case we don’t.

Also, this would be after the pandemic ends.

It sounds like there are other reasons you want to move and not just school related. Another way to answer that question is "why are we here?"

[Anonymous]

Are you sure your kids would get in? My brother lives in an area where the charter schools are done by lottery. His kids didn't get in their first choice but were able to get in their second choice.
What if you moved out there and your kids were not selected?