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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There really are a lot of factors.  Schools that look the best due to high test scores sometimes just have an AAP (gifted and talented) program in their school that draws top students from all the neighboring schools.  Or they are schools that draw from only wealthy neighborhoods.  Schools that have low test scores sometimes have amazing extra programs such as special consortiums with the arts, businesses, etc. that aren't available in the "great" schools.

Your child might do well in smaller classes which may not be available at a choice school.   While, a Title 1 school will have lower student teacher ratios.

Or he may be fascinated by Chinese culture which is available as a program in certain schools.  Or he may shine in chess, which some schools offer as a competitive club.

He may thrive with peers who are down to earth and represent many cultures and incomes and he may feel left out among all students from high income families.

And really, from the "best" schools to the "worst" schools and everything in between, your kid can get stuck with a lousy teacher or have an exellent one, which often makes or breaks your kid's school year.

But yeah, if you want the "best" elementary schools with the highest test scores, look in McLean.[/quote]

I like pp's responses but I have heard that schools in McLean are crowded.

OP, have you checked Greatschools.org?  It shows school ratings by parent and student reviews.

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