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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are in bound for a good elementary school I would absolutely save my money for private high school, no contest. OTOH, getting in to a private school is probably easier early on. [/quote]

We did private elementary for our first two kids, and that seemed good.  They did miss out on neighborhood friendships though, which was a definite downside.  They are now in private middle school.

For our third child, due to finances, we decided to send her to our public elementary in Bethesda and we love it.  It has been such a great experience, and our DD has so many neighborhood friends.

For the OP, the answer to your question depends on the child.  [b]If the child is just an average student, perhaps private elementary is the right way to go.  If the child is a top student, then perhaps wait until 6th or 9th grade to apply to private.[/b][/quote]

100% agree. Private lower grades are not great for gifted children or high achievers who need differentiation or above grade level curriculum, just like public schools do a disservice to middle of the pack kids. [/quote]

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