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[quote=Anonymous]We are trying to move to Capitol Hill and are really at the max end of our personal budget, but have not found the right home in a workable school district.

We are very interested in a home that would be in-bounds for Amidon-Bowen Elementary, which, for us, is not a workable school because it is not progressive/competitive enough at this time (I hope not to offend anybody; it's just my personal assessment).  But paying close to $800K (and commensurate taxes) without the peace of mind that we can send our future child (planning now) to a good public school is giving me so much heartburn/keeping me up.  The state of DC public schools is a crime, but that is a whole 'nother story.

Without digressing too much-- I have a toughy question.  I would really feel better with some input from parents working through the DCPS now.  What are the chances of getting into a Brent or Peabody/Watkins or similar school through the lottery system?  If we tried the lottery for 2 years, beginning in pre-K, would it probably work out?  Probably not?

We probably wouldn't be able to afford private schooling for more than a couple of years...

Trying to live the urban mom dream and raise children in the city that I love!

All thoughts welcome.  We're still learning.[/quote]

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