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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think folks in this thread are put off by OP's lack of perspective about her child's abilities, which are precocious but not earth-shattering, and by her stated desire to avoid kids with special needs. Her child would be fine at public, or at any good private, but doesn't need a special school for gifted kids at 5. [/quote]
Exactly.  Maybe a different conversation is warranted if OP's child was, say, an off-the-charts IQ/prodigy-type.  But a 99th percentile child will be fine in public or any good private as you say.  My child is advanced in certain areas for her age and did great on the WPPSI (not that it helped in PK admissions), but I know very well that she's not truly "gifted" or anywhere near unique in the DC area.  In many ways, that's more preferable IMO.[/quote]

The last two posts hit the nail on the head.  OP's kid sounds like a 98-99% type kid -- which means that while very smart there will still be other kids like her/him at every school -- whether private or public.  It also sounds like this is OP's first child, so OP does not have much experience seeing or knowing other very smart kids.   Now if OP told us her kid was reading and comprehending college level textbooks then I'm sure most on here would respond/advise differently.

In short, any good public or good private school will work for OP's child initially.  If for some reason,  the local public or private does not seem to be working out after K or 1st grade then OP can seek out a different environment that addresses any perceived deficiencies.

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Not true.  DD does have two older siblings, who are in AAP and were tested with IQ 99% range.  So I know what a 98-99% type kid is like.  DD is different.[/quote]

have you tested this DD?[/quote]

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