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[quote=Anonymous]Private schools vary widely.

Typically. The Catholic schools follow a fairly regimented academic system that works well for a great many kids.  Would I send an arts kid to a Catholic school?  Not if better options were available.  The cost is relatively affordable and discounts are available for multi-kid families.

Once you get out of the traditional Catholic school set up - everything is very hit and miss.  Mostly quality schools are there but they are expensive.   My oldest works in a private middle school.  Why?  Because they pay him about 1/3 more than any public school district could pay.  But, the school tuition is high and they are trying to be attractive to parents and kids who like the arts.  It’s a way to differentiate the school.  If he and the high school staff can collectively attract an extra 10 students they pay for themselves.  20 students and they are a revenue resource.

If you are considering any private school you have to start with the basics.

1.  How are the teachers.  What degrees do they hold?   What experience do they have?
2.  What’s next.  Where do graduates of the high school go next?  Are they getting kids into the Ivies and other top level schools?  What are the class ACT and SAT scores?  Do colleges think the kids are getting a good education or not?  Now look at the same numbers for the local public high school.  If the private is not at least 20% better then it’s a scam.  Find somewhere else.

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