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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP.. clearly private has no advantage over public... [/quote]

No where is perfect. Many blue ribbon public schools in pricey zip codes have very high rates of success in selective college placements and success in national merit scholar program.

If college placement is not your only concern, Good private schools often have many advantages: 
1. General College preparedness;
2. More mental and physical health resources;
3. More Opportunities for team sports for wide range of abilities; 
4. Strong performing arts/ visual arts programs as well as academics;
5. Better Flexibility with reaching different types of learners; and 
6. Greater ability to discipline/ expel students who  are bullies.

That said, so much is luck in terms of clicking with peers. There is wide spread drugs and alcohol abuse/ vaping at both public and private schools in the DMV area. So not sure there is much advantage on that score. The main advantage to us is being well prepared for the rigors of college and beyond. Youth can thrive at many different colleges if they have the tools.

Some youth are much happier at public schools so it just depends on your child’s needs/ Preferences.[/quote]

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