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[quote=Anonymous]We are brand new to DC, living in a temporary apartment, and are trying to strategize for the DCPS PreK lottery (we have a child who will be 4 this spring).  Right now we are located in-boundary for Murch, but we're not sure we can/want to stay in this neighborhood beyond the fall, and we haven't settled on any particular neighborhood as we search for a more permanent rental. Neighborhoods that seem like more affordable, long-term options to us include Shepard Park, 16th St. Heights, Takoma, Brookland, Capital Hill, Petworth, though maybe we could swing somewhere WofP if the school was awesome.   Our goal is to secure a PreK-4 spot somewhere that we feel reasonably sure we'd want to stay enrolled for the duration of the time we are living in DC, which will likely be for 3-5 years (e.g. through elementary school - no need to worry about middle school). Our child had been thriving in a Montessori-inspired preschool, and going forward, we are looking for a caring and stable school community, dedicated teachers, at least decent school facilities, and in the upper grades, challenging academics.

We were really impressed by SWS, Capital Hill Montessori and Key, and feel like there is at least a slight possibility of getting into these schools through the lottery.  But we are having a hard time with the rest of the list. Any recommendations for decent DCPS elementary schools at which we might have a shot at an OOB PreK-4 spot? What would you do if you were in our shoes? Thanks!
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