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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend by bringing up income. I didn't go to private school (obviously) and I formed that impression of typical class dynamics from a different post on this forum. I'd still value recs for schools with a nerdy, quirky vibe.[/quote]

I’ll add a little more info to what I wrote above. For private: Edmund Burke School (grades 6-12) or Georgetown Day School (pre-k through high school). Both are in NW D.C. I don’t think you’ll like the all-girls schools like NCS (National Cathedral School) or Holton Arms but you may want to at least research those schools. NCS has a coordinate program with STA (St Albans), the all boys school next door and there are some co-ed classes and sports.

For a strong, academically rigorous public education in Arlington, for grades 6-12, I’d strongly recommend HB Woodlawn, an option school. Since it is very popular, admission is by lottery, so you’ll need to enquire with APS (Arlington Public Schools) regarding admission. It is a small school with strong academics, and a quirky, hippie reputation. You may have seen the building. It’s the unique school building with cascading rooftop terraces designed by an architect out of Denmark.

For high school, I’d recommend applying for the IB program at Washington-Liberty (grades 9-12). It is very rigorous academically, and admission is by application, an essay, and certain academic prerequisites. There is a waitlist since there are more qualified applicants than there are spots.

Also for high school, I’d consider applying to Arlington Tech, the newest of the public school option programs. It is a STEM focused program, and there is a lottery admission since there are limited spots. The new campus is currently under construction, but will be stunning when complete. [/quote]

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