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[quote=Anonymous][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]

We did the trying out the neighborhood school for a few years thing and have decided that the schools aren't working for us.  Our kids, especially our oldest, is having a hard time dealing with the potential move because they've been around the same kids for so long.  Not saying your local school won't work out, but it can be hard to uproot your kids when they are older and have really good long-term friends.[/quote]

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