One wonders about where the PP is coming from on this.

Not many Catholics need to be told the value and even the costs of Catholic schools. They may not send their kids to one, but they certainly know what the deal is. As has been stated in other threads, Catholic schools are generally very important to Catholics in maintaining the community and in building and reinforcing the Faith.

It seems likely that the PP is a not a Catholic given her/his unfamiliarity with what Catholic schools are and what they are designed to do. In that case the question perhaps should have been more precisely asked.

We are very happy with our Catholic school.

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Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

She asked about grade school, not high school.

I went through Catholic elementary school then public high school. Most of the people I know who did that are solid in their faith. Catholic elementary provided a good foundation of faith.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

Please stop. No one cares about what you experienced decades ago.

OP, it really depends on the school and where it is located. Costs can be from 6-10k for in parish families. We have 4 kids and basically don't pay for the 4th one (buy 3 get 1 free clause). We are both products of Catholic school, it is important for us for our kids to have that experience. Our oldest is now in an independent Catholic high school. There the price jumps but we have found the curriculum excellent not only in academics but in spiritual growth at a crucial time in life.

Why so rude? Pp was just saying what her Catholic school experience was. Hopefully Catholic schools don't generally produce people who are as intolerant of opposing views as you seem to be.

No dog in this fight but I imagine this is a knee-jerk reaction to the constant bashing that folks here take if they choose Catholic schools for their kids. Everyone has a past story that they feel is relevant (witness the response) or comments about inferior academics or waste of money on tuition vs. public schools. Live and let live - Catholic schools work really well for lots of people.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

Please stop. No one cares about what you experienced decades ago.

OP, it really depends on the school and where it is located. Costs can be from 6-10k for in parish families. We have 4 kids and basically don't pay for the 4th one (buy 3 get 1 free clause). We are both products of Catholic school, it is important for us for our kids to have that experience. Our oldest is now in an independent Catholic high school. There the price jumps but we have found the curriculum excellent not only in academics but in spiritual growth at a crucial time in life.

Why so rude? Pp was just saying what her Catholic school experience was. Hopefully Catholic schools don't generally produce people who are as intolerant of opposing views as you seem to be.

There was nothing intolerant about that response. You shared your own experience which had nothing to do with the question asked. You are free to start your own thread about your experience, decades ago, at Catholic school.

If you have information about Cathokic schools in the area regarding tuition and how they compare to public schools then please share. The thread has been going along quite nicely.

For our family, it was about educating the whole child with faith, values, and personal development incorporated throughout the day. While class sizes may be larger, the school itself is smaller with a communal feel and importantly for us, the school still promotes music and art and are not constantly testing.

Tuition in the area ranges from $6-10K a year.

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Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

Sorry that was your experience, but it wasn't mine. We're still pretty engaged 25 years later.My class in particular had three enter religious orders.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

Please stop. No one cares about what you experienced decades ago.

OP, it really depends on the school and where it is located. Costs can be from 6-10k for in parish families. We have 4 kids and basically don't pay for the 4th one (buy 3 get 1 free clause). We are both products of Catholic school, it is important for us for our kids to have that experience. Our oldest is now in an independent Catholic high school. There the price jumps but we have found the curriculum excellent not only in academics but in spiritual growth at a crucial time in life.

Why so rude? Pp was just saying what her Catholic school experience was. Hopefully Catholic schools don't generally produce people who are as intolerant of opposing views as you seem to be.

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Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

Please stop. No one cares about what you experienced decades ago.

OP, it really depends on the school and where it is located. Costs can be from 6-10k for in parish families. We have 4 kids and basically don't pay for the 4th one (buy 3 get 1 free clause). We are both products of Catholic school, it is important for us for our kids to have that experience. Our oldest is now in an independent Catholic high school. There the price jumps but we have found the curriculum excellent not only in academics but in spiritual growth at a crucial time in life.

Anonymous wrote:Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

I went to a catholic school from k-12. By the time of graduation, a lot of the kids were hard core atheists.

Spiritual growth and faith incorporated throughout the day.

There are also independent Catholic schools, OP.

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Anonymous wrote:What is the annual cost of tuition for parishioners in DC/close metro-area for one child? For families that take part in Catholic school system, what do you see as the benefits versus public schools or private schools that are not religious?

I think it depends what is important to you. If it's educating the whole child, mind, spirit, etc that is when catholic school seems attractive. The quality of academics and teachers may likely not be as strong as you will see in public though as certification requirements are different at catholic. Lots of structure though while class size may still be big, depends on the school. Tuition will vary with the school but 8k-10k is about the yearly education costs. Most parents who send their children very much believe in catholic education and also went to catholic schools themselves.

The 8k-10k number seems like a noncatholic range. What I've seen is about $6k for Catholic families. There is also usually a discount for additional siblings.

Anonymous wrote:What is the annual cost of tuition for parishioners in DC/close metro-area for one child? For families that take part in Catholic school system, what do you see as the benefits versus public schools or private schools that are not religious?

I think it depends what is important to you. If it's educating the whole child, mind, spirit, etc that is when catholic school seems attractive. The quality of academics and teachers may likely not be as strong as you will see in public though as certification requirements are different at catholic. Lots of structure though while class size may still be big, depends on the school. Tuition will vary with the school but 8k-10k is about the yearly education costs. Most parents who send their children very much believe in catholic education and also went to catholic schools themselves.

What is the annual cost of tuition for parishioners in DC/close metro-area for one child? For families that take part in Catholic school system, what do you see as the benefits versus public schools or private schools that are not religious?