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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your kid is THREE. I can tell you with great certainty that what is actually going to impact him is your intense anxiety and achievement focus. Meanwhile I can tell you that about the only factor that I think actually matters for elementary school selection is location. A neighborhood school that kids can walk to will make it easier to make friends and will reduce time stress on the family. [/quote] This times X100. What you forgot to think about is independence and social/community life. Starting in 3rd grade it's typical for kids to start walking by themselves to school with friends, and some even begin to self-dismiss. Having 20 other parents that live walking distance to you is important for "village" aspect - playdates, emergencies if you can't make the pick up, etc. [/quote]
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