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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I was worried these would be the answers.  We want to stay in DC but I'm not sure we can justify it knowing that for a similar housing price we could get Arlington schools. I'm interested in comparing the regular schools since we know our kids could go there, and may not get into specialty schools.

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The better neighborhood schools in Arlington are better than the very best neighborhood schools in DC from top to bottom.  High school, middle and elementary.  There’s zero question about it.  But you don’t need the very best schools for most kids.  A good school is good enough.  I wouldn’t move to Arlington just for the schools if you’re in a good DC district, your kids are doing well, and everything else about your existence favors DC.  [/quote]

This, buried in the thread, is the right answer.[/quote]

We follow this advice.  But we are moving and trying to decide between NW and Arlington.  We like NW more and feel like it is a better for for our family of 5. But Arlington schools seem so much better. We are looking at modest homes in both places.  [/quote]

In the long run if you feel like NW DC is a better fit for your family, don’t leave. The decision in the long term makes no difference in life outcomes or is super insignificant. I grew up in NW dc and so did many of my friends - we are all raising our kids here and sending our kids to DCPS. Everyone is successful. [/quote]

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