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[quote=Anonymous]As with so many things, the question of why a poor family would choose private depends on the child.

I've got 4 children, and we've done a mix of private and MCPS (Bethesda).  So we're not poor, but I think this advice applies across the board.

The public elementary schools are a good choice for motivated and bright kids.  They are also great because your kids make neighborhood friends, which is something we've missed out on for our two kids who did private elementary.

If your child struggles for any reason (academically, socially, behaviorally, etc), I think that there is an advantage to go private, even for the elementary years.  It can make a difference for those kids, and can really give them a great environment.  (And then, of course, there are some wealthy families, and some very middle class families, who just send their kids to private as a matter of course.)

My daughter has said that the private elementary school she attended was quieter than the public elementary she currently attends.  [/quote]

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