Pocopson or West Chester (Philadelphia, Dallas: relocating, work, moving)

[Bridget40K]

We are quickly relocating from Dallas TX to the PA/DE area. My husband is working in Wilmington, but we haven't heard great things about the schools in the DE area. Anyone have an opinion about either area? Or any others within a 30 min. commute from Wilmington? Thanks!

[toobusytoday]

Garnet Valley is within 20 minutes of downtown Wilmington but in PA. You are right, Delaware schools are not the best. Sad to say, since both my husband and I graduated from them. Check out this website to compare schools: Schools, High School, Public Schools, School District, Public High Schools - SchoolMatters

We lived in Garnet valley school district for 6 years and felt our kids were getting a great education without the big pressure of some of the schools closer to Philadelphia. It was also convienent for shopping - no sales tax in Delaware and any store you could think of is within 15 minutes. Biggest drawback is the sprawl and traffic, but I don't think you can get away from that if you want to live within 30 minutes of Wilmington.

[KoZmiC NinJa]

In 2000, I commuted by car from West Chester to the
center of Wilmington, MBNA blocks.....Sometimes it took
get ready.....1 hour and 20 minutes !! Yes, that is correct.
1.20 !! I ended up going down some back roads off of
926 and old Rt.100 just to keep moving, but once you get
in DE, your done !! I quit in 6 months....just not worth it.
Good luck !!!