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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this is a loaded question, but I'm just trying to figure out where to move, and we don't currently live in the area. We like urban living so if we don't choose DC, it would be Arlington or somewhere in MD that feels as urban as possible. But schools are a factor. How can I get insight into truly which school system is the strongest, for elementary? (For MS, HS- we will worry about that later and might go private- who knows). Do I need to personally tour them? Is there any insight you ladies can provide? By looking at Greatschools.org and the likes, all of the top DC schools and top Arlington schools all score very well so it's hard to understand whether they are the same, or not. Any thoughts appreciated!

(Also posted on DC board).[/quote]

There are plenty of good schools in the area.  Fairfax and Montgomery are the biggest.  Huge.  Fairfax is the 11th or 12th largest school system in the country.  Montgomery ranks high in population too.  They are not homogeneous.

My suggestion is to look around the neighborhoods you like and then tour those schools to see which has the best fit for your children.  Commute time is important.  Count on at least a doubling of time required during rush hour (which is really 3-4 hours in the am and 3-4 hours in the evening).  Housing cost is another.  [/quote]

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