[George W. Bush]

Jimmuh Carter was the last one to send his little Amy to D.C. public school.

They all go to private school. The old connected families have slots reserved at a very posh private school near where many of them reside, safe, easy access from major routes.

[sphinx]

I know of two congresscritters with kids in D.C. public schools. There are a few good schools and magnet programs in the D.C. system. Just not very many.

I've not seen a comprehensive breakdown in several years. Members have the options of leaving their families at home or, if they bring them to D.C., living in a good school district in the 'burbs. It's not hard to finesse the issue.