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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have one in private and another in the Whitman cluster. Our eldest DC in the Whitman cluster is a high achiever who is self driven and they are being appropriately challenged with the variety of high level classes, clubs and sports. Our youngest DC needs more structure and teacher engagement so a private is a better fit, and they are excelling in a smaller environment.

My recommendation is to see what type of environment your DC will exceed in.

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ITA.. my oldest is in an MCPS magnet, doing really really well.  The coursework is *challenging*, but DC is doing great. Good peer group.

My other DC needed more individualized attention at a younger age. We kept private school at the back of our minds for this DC, but as DC has gotten older, DC seems to be hitting their stride in the large public.  But, private school was definitely on the table for this DC for individualized attention, but not the other.  Plus this DC is very social, and we are confident that DC would make friends easily if we switched schools. But, the small class size can also be a double edged sword from a social perspective if the kid has a falling out with their friend circle.   Not a lot of other kids to socialize with in a small school.  This DC had friend issues in ES, but thank goodness there were a lot of other kids DC could socialize with.

The other DC is not as social, and I could see this DC struggling socially in a small school,  but the point is moot for this DC anyways.
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