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[quote=Anonymous]
A few thoughts.

1. Elementary is always to easy for precocious children. It doesn't necessarily mean that an advanced and rigorous middle and high school curriculum will be easy.

2. What do you want most: the best chance for college admission, or the best K-12 schooling? Do NOT pay for private thinking that it's your ticket to selective colleges, your kid will be competing against very well-connected families that can offer special internships and opportunities to their kids. DO pay for a selective private, or move inbounds for a better school district, if you want a better education.

3. Do not pay for just any private if what you're aiming for is a good education. Most privates in the area are not challenging at all. You're looking at only a handful of schools that are worth 60-70K a year. You will not be among the poorer families, OP! You are wealthy even by DCUM standards.

4. Private schools may not offer your child the fun of neighborhood friendships. If you move to a good public, maybe your kid can walk to friends' houses and hang out in the neighborhood. But it's not a guarantee.

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