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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is terrible advice. Nobody wants to have to move after 15 years in one location just for HS.

Of course it’s true that the “good schools”
can go downhill. But generally they are not going to go from decent places where kids go to good colleges, to a disaster, in 10-15 years.

And of course it’s even more delusional to think a terrible HS is magically going to “improve” in a decade.

[b]Buy a house where the schools are at least acceptable all through HS. Or have a plan to pay for private. [/b][/quote]

This. You and your kids will hopefully build community and friendships in your neighborhood, school, local activities, etc. You won't want to up and leave all that for MS or HS. Or if you are sure you won't care, just rent in the best school zone for each level.

IMO, elementary is critical for early skill building and love of learning. MS is a socially tricky time and you want your kid with a good crowd, ideally friends from the ES years. I'd look for schools that aren't "split feeders" meaning you can stick with the same friends all the way through. After that I'd look at size / teacher ratio, and FARMS. Plenty of affluent areas have diverse schools so with a few notable exceptions you are not going to stand out as an unusual family in most public schools in the area.

As far as real estate advice, don't overlook townhouses.  [/quote]

Np. This is good advice.[/quote]

Just note that schools that aren't "split feeders" today may be split feeders in a few years.[/quote]

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