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[quote=Anonymous]We have one student at Potomac and other students at public schools.  It really is child-specific.

If you have the means, Potomac is better in some ways.  The teachers are usually (not always) better-trained, better-credentialed and incredibly engaged with their students.  The level of interaction, both in class and especially out of class, is outstanding.  They know my student, not in general, but day-to-day.  This includes significant one-on-one time.  My student was having some issues in a couple subjects, the time the teachers spent with my student was amazing.  I have had trouble getting the same when needed in public schools.

Yes, the facilities are equivalent to a small, liberal arts college, especially when the new athletic center is done.  I would not sent my student just for this, but it is nice.

We'll see on the college front, have not gotten there but do expect at least some help for the price we pay.  Still, the student needs to perform well.

I guess in all, I would say it really comes down to means.  If you have the means and want your student in that environment, then you pay.  That being said, I have no major issues with public schools in the same area.  It is almost self-fulfilling - there are so many well-educated parents in the area, they understand the importance of it, and therefore instill it (usually) in their kids.  So the kids in public high school are smart and do well too.

OP, it is a choice between two great options.  Most would kill to have the choice.[/quote]

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