How to Choose Housing Near a Good School to Raise Successful Children

Every parent wishes their child a happy and successful future. As is well known, its foundation is laid by upbringing at home and at school. A child spends a large part of their time each day in an educational institution, so choosing a school is a rather pressing question. Annually, based on the results of the External Independent Evaluation (ZNO), a city school rating is compiled, which includes 159 educational institutions. The maximum score obtainable by taking the ZNO is 200. An average student score of 150 and above in the ZNO evaluation system corresponds to a grade of 7 on a 12-point scale or 4 minus on a 5-point scale. Such a level is considered quite high, and usually it is distinguished by the first 30 schools in the rating. Fortunately, Odessa has always been renowned for its good education, so every microdistrict of the city has worthy educational institutions.

Historical Center

Here are located such renowned educational institutions as:

• Richelieu Lyceum (1st place)
• Specialized School No. 117 (2nd place)
• Gymnasium No. 2 with in-depth study of English (3rd place)
• Gymnasium No. 1 named after A.P. Bystryina (7th place)
• Mariinsky Gymnasium (13th place)

Each of these schools has a rich interesting history and its own traditions. Competition for a place is high, and studying here is a true honor. Within walking distance are located elite residential complexes that fit into the ambiance of the historical center. Housing prices in the Windsor residential complex on Alexandrovsky Prospekt start from $133,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and from $222,000 for a three-bedroom apartment. In the residential complex Heritage Deribasa you can purchase a two-bedroom apartment from $152,000 or a three-bedroom from $296,500. House on Malanova is located in a quiet old Odessa not far from the circus and offers two-bedroom apartments from $89,700. Stylish Space on Sofievskaya offers two-bedroom apartments from $103,000 and three-bedroom from $286,800, and Space on Richelieu - a two-bedroom apartment from $156,000.

Primorsky District

Primorsky Lyceum (place 5) on Gagarin Street is known for active exchange of experience with EU teachers, as well as great attention to extracurricular work with students to reveal their talents. And the teachers of the private school Nika-M on Admiral Prospect strive to form creative personalities and fully reveal the talents of their pupils. Not far from the city center, it is worth considering such residential complexes as:

• Convenient on Srednefontanskaya Street with two-bedroom apartments from $54,000
• Specialized School No. 117 (2nd