Move to St. Augustine Area: Help & Questions!

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

My dh and I are hoping to move to the St. Augustine area of Florida. We will have our daughter in school at that time (she will be a 7th grader). We would like to send her to a public school, but only if it is exceptional. If not, we are open to private schools, but not one with a heavy religious component.

We have so many questions. If any of you live in that area and are inclined to answer a few, we'd appreciate it!

1. Which middle and high schools are the top-performing and the safest (generally speaking)?

2. Is crime an issue?

3. What are you opinions of the following neighborhoods: Palencia, Kensington and March Creek Country Club?

4. What are the best and worst things about living in the St. Augustine area?

And, finally - if there was any other location along either coast in Florida where you could live, what would it be?

Thank you so, so much!!!

 

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

Bumping!

 

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

Double bump! Any opinions or help from any of you would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[safetymom]

I can't help with your questions but I figured I would give you a bump. My sister lives in St. Augustine and loves it.

 

[maelstrom]

I've never lived in St. Augustine, only visited, but it's a beautiful place. I'd love to live just about anywhere in Florida. Keep in mind that St. Augustine is a college town.