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[quote=Anonymous]OP -- don't forget the cost of summer programs/camp/daycare.  That $30K/kid per year does not include the 10+ weeks of summer.  Realistically, you need to look at parochial, try out your local public ES for a year, or move to a different district where you can use the public schools.  I don't think you need to worry about HS yet as that decision is quite a ways down the road.  If your oldest is going to be entering kinderg., it's only prudent to visit your local public school before you make a huge financial decision that will affect the future well-being of everyone in the family (be that parochial or moving).

Do your "due diligence" and visit the school  you are currently zoned for.  It might surprise you and be a "good enough" school for a few years.  If it doesn't look like a do-able option, then fine.... at least you gave it a fair evaluation based on your own observation rather than rumor.

Frankly, I think it would be financially disasterous and irresponsible to spend $30K/year/kid on a salary of $225K.  I know that $225K is a very good household income -- but not when you are spending $125K/year for tuition and summer programs.  It's ridiculous that $225K doesn't get you everything you want.... but that's the way it is here.[/quote]

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