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[quote=Anonymous]Privates (at least the better ones) can be selective about their students. They only choose students who they know will do well and be motivated, and with parents who will be involved. Publics can't do that. Which environment is going to lead to better outcomes -- a school full of motivated kids and involved parents, or one that's not?

Then look at funding. MCPS spends $16k per student, the 4th highest in the country ( https://foxbaltimore.com/news/project-baltimore/us-census-six-maryland-schools-among-nations-most-funded ). Our private is $45k. Sure not everyone is paying full price, but still the average spending per student is higher. Privates just have more resources available. (Yes, I realize the $16k/student does not include capital budget while privates have to cover that, but it's not such a huge difference.. and at our school the newest building, which cost $30mln, was funded entirely by donations not tuition).

Pick what's best for your family and your children. Privates have certain structural benefits over public, and those may or may not be beneficial in your particular situation.[/quote]

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