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[quote=Anonymous]I think you are correct that historically, PK was started with federal Head Start money to help kids from disadvantaged backgrounds, which is why the historically more affluent neighborhoods west of RCP have limited PK offerings. Additionally, as other PPs have said, WOTP elementary schools have been crowded for a long time, and therefore barely have space for PK4 (many IB families don't get into their school's PK4).

But be aware that even if you live WOTP, you can always lottery for PK3/4 spots EOTP. Just know that you won't get into any of the popular DCPS schools because they won't have room for OOB students, and that chances at the popular charters are also slim. But there is always Appletree (PK only), and since you will have a guaranteed spot for K, you have the freedom to explore the often excellent PK programs at the lower scoring and less popular DCPS schools. It will all depend on what you can make work for your commute. Or, as you say, you go private for PK if you can afford it.

I would strongly advise buying near any charters on the assumption that you will get in, because the odds are constantly shrinking. Better to buy for the long run than because of free PK.

Good luck with your decision. [/quote]

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