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[quote=Anonymous]OP, as stated above, it would be hard to make a recommendation without  knowing more about your child or family.  These are all at the same time very similar and yet very different schools. They are similar in their inclusive, progressive approach, but differ primarily in demographic. Burke & Field are in the city, with Field’s location giving it some appeal to close in NoVA suburbs. St. Andrew’s draws primarily from  Bethesda & Potomac, but its reputation also pulls families from the district and as far as northern MoCo, PG County, and NoVA. Like others on this thread, I know nothing about Flint Hill. It is not considered by most in traditional private feeder schools. It was not on our radar. My guess is it draws almost exclusively from public schools in the suburbs.

The one school that is usually referenced with Burke, Field, and St. Andrew’s isn’t Flint Hill, it is Sandy Springs Friends School . Similar to SAES, SSFS’ reputation attracts applicants from the city and many surrounding suburbs.

Someone above referenced choosing one of these schools over a Big 5 While that is rare, it does happen. Our child chose SAES over GDS  and for them it is perfect as they’ve been able to excel in academically stimulating ways. Our DC chose it specifically to get away from the cut throat competition they saw from older friends at the Big 5. My observation as a parent is much of the competition in the schools comes more from families more than the school itself.  Choosing a Big 5 is about choosing culture. Choosing one of the others is about academic fit and opportunity.

Good luck with your search...[/quote]

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