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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are new to the area and zoned for Mclean schools. I now nothing about public schools here in the US as I didn't grow up here; I just hear that Mclean schools are supposed to be good. On the other hand I see some of the private schools in the area and cant help but wonder how much better they are. I want to hear from parents who have invested so much for elemnatry education...would you have done it if you could manage private school cost not so comfortably? What do you think your children got out of the extra tuition?

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Just finished 13 years of private. If we had to do it over again, I would just do HS. I do think my DC got the most benefit out of those years both intellectually and socially. Lower school was a complete waste of money. I know people believe about the "instilling a love of learning" but honestly plenty of kids came in  in 9th grade who loved learning. All the extra music and art mattered very little. My Dc is a math/science kid.

We are in MoCo public for the other two and comparing their experiences, so far, have been as good if not better than the private in many areas. I do think some kids do benefit from smaller classes and more direct teacher contact but it is very dependant on the kid. Some kids thrive in a larger environment and are motivated with trying to connect with teachers.

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