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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most people first choose between APS or ACPS then move to Fairfax if it doesn't work out.[/quote]
[b]I don’t think many former APS parents go to FCPS[/b]. There’s no pipeline like that. The ones that don’t stick with APS for whatever reason go the independent school route, the top 3 or just below that level.

For the OP: unless you’re drawn to particular neighborhoods in Arlington, you should expand your search. APS, FCCPS, FCPS, MCPS, and maybe even DCPS (upper NW). There are lots of good options for strong public school pyramids. Or just stick it out with ACPS. [/quote]

Many do, but they don't tell you.  People don't choose Arlington for the schools.  And they definitely don't choose Alexandria for the schools.[/quote]

What do you mean people don't choose Arlington for the schools? We did, and I know many other families who are here for the schools as well. We considered APS, FCCPS and FCPS. Did not consider ACPS at all. Of course, the schools were not the only factor in deciding where to live, we considered community feel, commute, neighborhoods, housing costs, all of it. But schools were a very high priority.

At the time, APS paid the highest and had smaller schools and class sizes. Those were big factors for us. Things have changed, so who knows if we would have made the same decision. But we're not leaving now. [/quote]

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