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09-25-2008, 05:23 PM
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Need Advice on School in LA Area
We are moving to LA from NY and have young children. I am taking a job in Universal City. I need to live close to work and would like to send them to public schools. Any advice on where to look?
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09-25-2008, 05:24 PM
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09-25-2008, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CarolineSuzanne
We are moving to LA from NY and have young children. I am taking a job in Universal City. I need to live close to work and would like to send them to public schools. Any advice on where to look?
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Looking for a house? Renting? Buying? Price Range?
Check this neat tool out:
California School Performance Maps |
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09-25-2008, 06:21 PM
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USA-CA-L.A. Metro-Orange County-Mission Viejo
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I agree if it is the price range. Good schools in Burbank for the LA area. |
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09-26-2008, 07:38 AM
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For good public schools with a reasonable commute to Universal City try 1) South Pasadena, 2) Burbank, 3) La Crescenta, 4) La Canada-Flintridge and/or 5) San Marino. Commute rank would be 2, 3&4 tie, 1, 5. School rank would be 5, 4, 1, 2, 3. Affordability rank would be 3, 2, 1, 4, 5. My choice would be 1, 5, 4, 2, 3.
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09-26-2008, 08:31 AM
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Unless you're in Woodland Hills / West Hills, stay far, far away from LAUSD.
I'd choose Burbank for a heap of reasons, but I'm biased...
Here's a handy site put together by the LA Times:
Top schools, rankings, test scores - California Schools Guide - LATimes |
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09-26-2008, 10:03 AM
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Burbank is very nice - good schools, great downtown.
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09-26-2008, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by timelesschild
Burbank is very nice - good schools, great downtown.
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Add to that - great mass transit access, JOBS, relatively affordable, walkable, excellent services (police, fire, libraries, parks, rec centers), "neighborhood" atmosphere, folks walking their dogs/biking/etc.
Did I mention I'm biased  |
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09-26-2008, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ConsideringLA
Add to that - great mass transit access, JOBS, relatively affordable, walkable, excellent services (police, fire, libraries, parks, rec centers), "neighborhood" atmosphere, folks walking their dogs/biking/etc.
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No problem with the bias CLA.  All of that can be also said about South Pas. One of the great things about living in a small city is that if you call city hall you can actually talk to somebody and get an answer. After one of the past wind storms (when were those?) I called about tree limbs in our street. That afternoon a city crew was out cleaning up the mess. |
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09-26-2008, 12:03 PM
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I'll admit longing for South Pas, but it lacks the affordability...
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