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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]May be moving to DC and am worried about the school situation.  I have heard some of the lotteries are not truly blind.  What is the deal with the school lotteries?  So scary to move to a place where you're literally gambling with your child's education.[/quote]

You are overstating the risk.  If you want to go to a good school guaranteed, then buy or rent a home within the boundaries of a good school in Northwest DC.  That way, you can try the lottery, but if you are not successful, you still receive a quality education by right.[/quote]

Which neighborhoods are recommended with good in-bound schools for our budget ([b]$450-550K[/b])?  See now why I would think we  would be gambling with our child's education?[/quote]

Tell us what kind of property you want to buy.  If it has to be more than a 1BR+den condo, good luck.  At that price range you will have a very tough time with schools unless you are willing to embrace a newly gentrifying school.  This is what we did and I'm very happy with it.  But you will have a really tough time buying ANYTHING in a good school district at that price.[/quote]

Which neighborhood did you  move to?  We are open to exploring all neighborhoods.[/quote]

I moved to Eckington 4 years ago, before I had a child.  It's working out great-- the school (Langley) is already adequate for preschool, and will probably work out for us for early elementary too.  Actually the more I learn about the school, the more I like it.  And we have proximity to a lot of great charters too.  So I would recommend Eckington if your child is a toddler, or Edgewood if you need a less expensive option and don't mind being off the metro.  Wheatley has a great new principal too, so you could look into that if you're willing to be off the metro in Trinidad.  Maybe also consider the Navy Yard and Waterfront areas-- Van Ness is a new school and it will probably be a good option.

Tell us the age of your child and we can help you more.[/quote]

We definitely want to be close to metro (walking distance).  DC is 4. Are these areas you mentioned in NE, SE...?[/quote]

Forget it, I just looked up Eckington which looks nice!  Any other recommended neighborhoods near metro?  Thank you!![/quote]

You may still be able to get something in your price range around Brookland.  Just be sure you're IB for Burroughs versus the other options.  [/quote]

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