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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We bought a house in one of the best school districts for a reason.  We have been very happy with DS' education so far.  The money we save on sending him to public can be used for other things.  DH and I just saw no need to dish out for private when our public is a great option.  FWIW DH went to private school and I went to a top rated public.   [/quote]

Either way, you paid for it. You either pay more for a house in “one of the best” school districts or you pay for tuition, or, if you don’t have those options, you send your kid to a school you’d rather not. There’s no free lunch.[/quote]

DP.  It's not that simple.  First, in terms of the premium to buy in a better school zone, it is nowhere near the cost of private school, particularly if you are there for many years and/or have multiple kids.  Second, you are likely to get that premium back when you ultimately sell your home.  That's not the case with tuition.  Third, there are many, many people who do both.  Most of the top privates are in expensive areas and many people who attend those schools live relatively nearby.  Those people are paying for tuition and the expensive real estate.[/quote]

Hey, I’m not saying buying an expensive home in “the best” school district isn’t a good value compared to Winklevoss Country Day or wherever, especially if you have a lot of kids. I’m just saying, there’s an admission price for that too, and it ain’t cheap. Again, no free lunch.[/quote]

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