OP, there are two types of private schools: independent schools and parochial schools. Parochial schools are subsidized by a church's congregation and those church members will be expected to tithe and their kids will have priority in admissions. Independent schools can be religious but they are independently funded - meaning the school must support itself via tuition and fundraising.

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Anonymous wrote:Based on the schools you mention, I am guessing you live in McLean or Great Falls.

If that is correct, why are you considering privates? The public schools in that area are superb.

OMG go AWAY PP!! It's none of your business and there are many many reasons people prefer private over public regardless of the type of public school.

+100!

Anonymous wrote:Stone Ridge is Catholic but isn't anywhere near $10k. It's slightly less than a few other privates but not much.

It's not a parish school.

Anonymous wrote:Yes but if they continue 4.5% increases per year, they'll catch pretty quickly. I remember when Good Counsel was a cheap option, now even it is in the 20000s for a public school mentality

It was always a rip off.

Stone Ridge is Catholic but isn't anywhere near $10k. It's slightly less than a few other privates but not much.

Only parochial schools are significantly cheaper. They are subsidies by the parish and their class sizes aren't significantly different from public school class size (typically). For example, our parochial elementary option is about $7000 and classes are about 24 kids. The private my son attends is about $27000 and he has 2 teachers for 15 kids. There is (obviously). Also admissions process is different for the two types of schools. Parochial schools give priority to parish members and Catholics. In high school prices are all similar regardless of affiliation.

Anonymous wrote:Based on the schools you mention, I am guessing you live in McLean or Great Falls.

If that is correct, why are you considering privates? The public schools in that area are superb.

OMG go AWAY PP!! It's none of your business and there are many many reasons people prefer private over public regardless of the type of public school.

Based on the schools you mention, I am guessing you live in McLean or Great Falls.

If that is correct, why are you considering privates? The public schools in that area are superb.

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Anonymous wrote:In general, it appears private schools with a religious affiliation tend to be much more affordable (roughly $10K/year/kid) than non-religious schools like Langley, Potomac, etc. I'm in early stages, but is this about right ?

No, Catholic schools are cheaper but not Episocpal schools or Quaker schools.

Catholic schools also tend to offer discount for additional siblings.

Anonymous wrote:In general, it appears private schools with a religious affiliation tend to be much more affordable (roughly $10K/year/kid) than non-religious schools like Langley, Potomac, etc. I'm in early stages, but is this about right ?

No, Catholic schools are cheaper but not Episocpal schools or Quaker schools.

Anonymous wrote:SSSA, NCS, Beauvoir, Sidwell, St. Pats, etc. are all expensive.

Correct, and they all have a religious affiliation. OP do you mean Catholic parish schools or something else?

SSSA, NCS, Beauvoir, Sidwell, St. Pats, etc. are all expensive.

Yes but if they continue 4.5% increases per year, they'll catch pretty quickly. I remember when Good Counsel was a cheap option, now even it is in the 20000s for a public school mentality

Yes

In general, it appears private schools with a religious affiliation tend to be much more affordable (roughly $10K/year/kid) than non-religious schools like Langley, Potomac, etc. I'm in early stages, but is this about right ?