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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Too many pros and cons to list but my 2 cents is I have one in a top private and another in a top public. You mention your child of "gifted" in math. My public child also 6 does the same basic math as yours. The math is public is hands down better. The reading and writing is hands down better in private. We supplement for each child in those designated areas. Hope this helps.[/quote]

This is very helpful--thank you. Just curious, how do their social/emotional experiences differ? Our *gifted* kiddo has a lot of reluctance to engage socially. The K he is in now has small classes, so that has helped a ton...if I share any concern of DH it is that when/if he goes to a public with larger classes, he risks withdrawing into himself and getting lost in the social flow.[/quote]

Another poster here.  Honestly larger classes are simply the reality of the world we live in.  Most likely your child will have large classes in college.  The world is a crowded place.  Regardless, I doubt the difference in class size will make THAT much of a difference.  If anything it may help your son grow socially as opposed to being unnecessarily coddled just because you're paying a school a lot of money. [/quote]

I agree. I'm the poster with top private/top public. Our public class sizes are big - k was 28/29, 1st is 22 which is nice. We had the same concerns. Our public kid is more reserved and quiet and also has some anxiety. But wow he has totally come out of his shell at public. I tell DH we will play it year by year but so far so good. And honestly the teachers have been phenomenal so far. I need to be more on top of him academically, like bringing home HW and going over completed work, while the private does more of that for me. But if you are an involved parent, public is great. But again, we actually moved to attend this private so it's really a top one. [/quote]

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