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[quote=Anonymous]I think it really depends on the specific options, so you need to play it by ear.  
A small private could be great, if they are able to customize and it's a "quirky" kind of place.  But I also think small privates can be totally disastrous for quirky kids, because there is often not much diversity in the social scene, and if you don't fit in, there's no place to go.  (At a big public, there are lots of kids who "don't fit in" so you can all "not fit in" together.)  So I tend to think your best bet is public, particularly if there' a magnet program within the public school system (as those schools tend to be VERY accepting of "quirky"), or maybe a different kind of private.
Look for places that have competitive math teams, Science Olympiad, competitive robotics teams, etc.
For early ed, your best bet is probably a small private that accommodates different kinds of kids -- the social stuff tends not to be an issue until 3rd grade or later.  By then, you'll probably have a good feel for the specific privates, and know if there's any public options that would be a good fit.[/quote]

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