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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I will likely be moving to VA in the next year, or so. I have a rising 4th grader, & one going into Kindergarten. I know NOTHING about VA. Right now, I'm thinking the Arlington/Alexandria area. I work in DC, & my partner works in Stafford, so I figured this is a halfway point for both of us. What counties should I be looking in for schools, & what are the best schools in these areas? I heard Fairfax was the best county for schools.  What areas in Fairfax Co. are worth exploring?  Thanks.

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OP: Fairfax County Schools has 139 elementary schools and 25 Middle & High Schools (Some are combined and called Secondary schools) a assorted other alternative schools.  It is not consisitant across the board.  It is the 10th (or 9th) largest school district in the nation and the only one that is not a big city.

It would be helpful if you can identify where in DC you will be working (eg DuPont Circle, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard)  and where in Stafford (that county is also fairly large) your partner will be working.  How old are your children?   What kind of commute are you both used to today?  Then we will be able to more easily recommend specific areas.  Will you require before and anger school care (some school have very long waitlists)?  Are you looking to buy or rent?[/quote]

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