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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m the OP and wanted to add some more detail on our wish list. Our top priorities are strong academics and a short, manageable commute, since we don't want to be either spending lots of time commuting to work or having our son be on a bus for a big portion of each day. We like the feel of a community school, and would like families to live within the area around the school generally. A nice facility and playground are also really great to have. We likely don’t need extensive after-school programming, as we’ll have a nanny to help with pickup.
We’re very happy with our current public school in NYC and are hoping to find something comparable. Our current school is in a safe neighborhood, has nice facilities, strong academic outcomes (around 88% proficiency in reading and math), and lots of extras like dance and specialized gardening and language classes. The student body is roughly 60% white and 10% are on free/reduced lunch; I’m sharing that only to give context for the environment we’re coming from, not as a target necessarily. We are comfortable and happy with diverse environments. [/quote]

I'd say L-T is your best bet but Maury, Payne, and Watkins would all work for you too.

It's not worth bussing to Columbia Heights for Brent.[/quote]

This.

OP is here for one year, is coming from NYC, and values short commute to school and work. The obvious solution is one of the decent public schools on the Hill (but not Brent because of the swing space), and to cast a somewhat wide net because rental housing options on the house can be a bit limited.

I would look in boundary for L-T (agree this is likely the best option in terms of the combination of location, culture, and academic quality) and agree on Maury and Payne, but I'd look at JO Wilson before Watkins because of the location -- proximity to the Hill plus all the new development around Union Market offers a ton of walkable entertainment. Plus brand new campus. Also the 1st grade team at JO is really strong. I'd still look at Watkins, which is perfectly good, but think JOW is a comparable school with a better location for OP's purposes.

But yes, L-T would be my first choice.[/quote]

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