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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What are your experiences there?  I have heard from multiple people that it's the best public (by far) in DC.  Do you agree?  I am debating a move at the moment.[/quote]

Where are you moving from, OP?

Janney is one of the best DC public elementary schools, depending on what you are looking for and what you are measuring the school against.  It is in an affluent area of DC, near a metro, with a parent demographic that is highly educated, with fairly high expectations in the school.  I think you will find a similar demographic at Lafayette, but the feel is a little different there - it's not near a metro, so it has more of a suburban feel to it.  Both these schools are very crowded - which suggests how highly sought after they are.

You should really visit the school, and maybe stick around at pick up; I think you will get a sense of whether this environment is the right fit for you.  I think you have probably figured out by now that it is a mostly high SES, diverse in an international way kind of school.

If you are looking for an elementary school that more reflects the city as a whole, Janney is probably not your best bet.  DC has many wonderful neighborhoods and elementary schools, each of which has its own character and strengths.  You just have to look around and see what fits your idea of the kind of experience you want your child to have.[/quote]

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