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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in the neighborhood and chose to go private.  I'm glad we did only because we got terrific teacher to student ratios.  That said, Churchhill is a great school, especially if you get into AAP, but the classes can be more than 33.  I'm glad I put the money into small classes for the younger years but I sure would like that cash back right now!  (you do know that privates are very expensive here, right?)[/quote

This poster is correct-private schools are criminally expensive, and to be honest, not worth it in McLean which has such good public options. Your best bet is to try public for a year and see what you think. I was very pro-private school, but it didn't work out, and we've been very happy with Churchill, esp if your kid gets into AAP. My friends in private complain about the lack of differentiation and social issues as well, so as much as you want to think private is a panacea, it really isn't. High school might be a different story as there are a lot of complaints about the culture at Langley High, but if you can save money in the elementary years and figure out what kind of student your child is going to be. Also, Longfellow Middle is the best in the county, as long as the powers that be don't ruin it as an option for AAP students-remains to be seen. All in all, the public options really are worth exploring before you fork over the money for private, which really only gets you a nicer facility, smaller class sizes, better arts/music, and maybe some social status if that is important. A better education, not so much..[/quote]

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