And our home, which we have been rehabbing since 1983, was coming together beautifully. Yes, it still has interesting buildings, people, restaurant, bars, and yes, it hasn't moved. I know that have moved out of Soulard have done so because of the schools. Well, let's look at the options. There are public, private and religious schools.
Private schools are wonderful but rather expensive.
Public schools in any major city do not come with-out problems. Our family chose a Catholic school for our pre-schooler and our kindergartner. It is a clean, safe environment, and it has an excellent reputation for a strong academic curriculum. Wen my children were younger, it was a bit difficult to find playmates for them. Many of the moms I know in the neighborhood worked and their children went to daycare or they had nannies come to their homes.