Schools

If you have school-age children, one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a neighborhood is the quality of the local school system. Most parents want to know if neighborhood schools are meeting state standards, the student/teacher ratio, availability of extracurricular activities, whether transportation is offered and if the schools have charter or magnet programs. To view all the public and private schools in any neighborhood you are considering, click here http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/. In addition, you should check with the local school board for specific information and to be sure that your new address is served by the school to which you want to send your children.