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[quote=Anonymous]I live in a Midwestern town, and work with independent schools.  I have two adorable nephews, who I am worried about their education, and I work with both independent and public schools. I have seen good, bad, and ugly in both types of schools.  Motivated kids will do well in high-preforming suburban schools and quality independent schools.  I went to a public school that had over 1,000 students when I graduated, and now has over 2,200.    The top 15% of my alma matter could duke it out with the local independent school, and easily win.  The independent school has an enrollment of approximately 300 students, while had a class of 600.   The top 50% of this public school's last graduating class would make the whole enrollment at the independent school.   Here's what I have noted from my experience:  1.) Public school students are more independent, and not as closely monitored - one counselor per 550 students vs. one per every 60 kids.  Public school students have to be motivated, and map out where they desire to go to.  They must have a strong drive to succeed.  2.)  Public schools have a lot more options for extracurricular activities - theater, band, choir, photography club, drama, FFA, leadership, service clubs, sports from football to golf - than the private school.  Kids will leave the independent school for the public school for sports.  Contrary to opinion, the independent school kids are typically average academically, when compared to the public school kids.  3.) Unmotivated kids are everywhere.   I have had several friends who have sent their kids to the independent school, and all of their kids complain:  their too many lazy kids, who parents pay for their grades.   4.) Economic and racial diversity are the two advantages of the independent school.  The public school is being found by more Asian and Black parents, however, the school is still less than 15% minority.  5.) The public school has yet to send kids to an Ivy, but that may be due to the fact most of the kids are more locally, civic minded and choose either small privates, or state colleges.   The independent school usually gets 3 or so kids to an Ivy school each year.   [/quote]

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