where are the best places to live in this area with children? i need to get my boys outta las vegas,nv to better schools

[TiffyDarlin77]

Originally Posted by Inkpoe

In LV, it's harder to convince the teens the value of graduating HS when they see their (drop-out) friends working a Hotel Parking Valet job and earning 65K. The size of the school district in LV is **huuugeee* being the 5th largest in the US. I would have to say that parents in Seattle Public (the district) has a much more power hold than the LV parents and that it's easier to be pro-active in Seattle than LV.

Tiffy, there are many threads you can research upon and find your answers. If there still isn't a specific question answer, ask away.

Very true thats what im trying to avoid for my boys. its obvious to me what i have to for my kids to have a chance...vegas schools no lie are horrible!!! so ill go to alaska if i have to for them to have a fighting chance

[MDPP]

Originally Posted by TiffyDarlin77

yay im glad someone else understands where im coming from!!! Vegas is not for your kids no matter how old they are!..yes i will search some of your threads..thanks for understanding!!

Your more than welcome!

[jojo7]

I think you will find most east side schools have an excellent reputation. That would include Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah & Redmond. Unfortunately, not all Seattle's public schools have the greatest reputation, however, there are some good ones scattered throughout so you need to do the research. Here is a website for you to check out and see how parents rate these schools. It's pretty spot on in terms of it's accuracy. GreatSchools - Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community
Good luck to you. I am sure you will get your kids on the right academic track.

[texastrigirl]

This is also a place to start gathering data...

How do Washington schools compare? | Fraser Institute

[TiffyDarlin77]

thanks for the info!! checking it thanks so much! i cant want to get out of the brown into the green!!!