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[quote=Anonymous]Not sure if you’re getting the best answers. I think you need to decide if you want to live in the city or not. There is a big difference in lifestyle between Arlington and DC. If you decide DC- there are huge differences between neighborhoods. I think it’s really important to figure out the culture of the neighborhood and who you will be raising your child with. If you’re not pushed for time, I would look at school test scores, visit the local parks/ playgrounds, and then visit the schools.

Personally we moved to Arlington when we had our first and found that we were driving everywhere and coming back to the city every chance we could. We then moved back within 4 years and are making the public schools and charter schools work for us. Really happy with our decision but I realize that’s not for everyone.

I think with your budget- there are a range of options and just depends if you want an apartment building with amenities, townhome, or SF home.

In general though:
In VA, North Arlington typically has the better schools.
NW DC and some of the Capitol Hill schools.

In DC you can lottery for any public or charter
school but I couldn’t bank on them. It’s safer to move to the neighborhood and be inbounds for an elementary school that you like. That way you’ll also have a sense of community with your kids friends.

Middle and high are another story with the lottery…

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