Anonymous
07/27/2025 09:52
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I make 600k and have two kids in public. Would never consider private K-12 unless it offered something specialized my kid really needed.
Op, if you are in NYC you do have options. Out of zone placements are MUCH easier to get post-Covid since many middle class families living in decent zones have left. I’m seeing this particularly in Districts 13 and 15 in Brooklyn though I don’t know where you are.
Op - I guess I should try again. We are in Chelsea. Last year I tried and the older one got zoned for spruce which meant commuting all the way down to Fidi and is in the bottom of a skyscraper. It just felt so wrong for him.
Which magnets are really good for elementary or middle? Other than nest and Anderson (I don’t see that happening). Ds did get into tag when he was 5 but it’s far though I guess we could move
My income is $950 but about $400 of that in stock that doesn’t start to vest till next year. Dh got laid off last year and is still looking. And nyc taxes eat half my take home
Then your DH can homeschool. Seriously, it’s your best option. Even if it ends up being only a year- it buys you more time. Every year you can keep them out of the terrible inner city public school and closer to getting into a public magnet middle/high school, the better.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 09:36
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:I make 600k and have two kids in public. Would never consider private K-12 unless it offered something specialized my kid really needed.
Op, if you are in NYC you do have options. Out of zone placements are MUCH easier to get post-Covid since many middle class families living in decent zones have left. I’m seeing this particularly in Districts 13 and 15 in Brooklyn though I don’t know where you are.
Op - I guess I should try again. We are in Chelsea. Last year I tried and the older one got zoned for spruce which meant commuting all the way down to Fidi and is in the bottom of a skyscraper. It just felt so wrong for him.
Which magnets are really good for elementary or middle? Other than nest and Anderson (I don’t see that happening). Ds did get into tag when he was 5 but it’s far though I guess we could move
My income is $950 but about $400 of that in stock that doesn’t start to vest till next year. Dh got laid off last year and is still looking. And nyc taxes eat half my take home
Anonymous
07/27/2025 09:32
Subject: Re:What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:You don't have to pay 65K though. You could go to a parochial school for 15-20K. Don't be stupid.
Find me this school in nyc that’s not heavily religious (or even out of interest one that is). Not possible
Anonymous
07/27/2025 09:12
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
I thought NYC has tons of really good public magnets that you can apply for? Get your kids up to speed to be competitive for spots at those
Anonymous
07/26/2025 19:49
Subject: Re:What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
$1mm as the bare minimum for nyc private especially
Anonymous
07/26/2025 18:57
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
I make 600k and have two kids in public. Would never consider private K-12 unless it offered something specialized my kid really needed.
Op, if you are in NYC you do have options. Out of zone placements are MUCH easier to get post-Covid since many middle class families living in decent zones have left. I’m seeing this particularly in Districts 13 and 15 in Brooklyn though I don’t know where you are.
Op, if you are in NYC you do have options. Out of zone placements are MUCH easier to get post-Covid since many middle class families living in decent zones have left. I’m seeing this particularly in Districts 13 and 15 in Brooklyn though I don’t know where you are.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 18:29
Subject: Re:What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
You don't have to pay 65K though. You could go to a parochial school for 15-20K. Don't be stupid.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 12:26
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:I would consider the bad public school. How bad is it?
Op - I mean it’s an inner city public school so it just is what it is. It’s fine. But you’re trading off the type of college kid will go to for sure and type of ideas exposed to etc etc. I feel great about the suburban publics but the commute will be detrimental to my life and work. Really tough call
Anonymous
07/26/2025 12:22
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:65k, per year, per kid? That is insane. We make 7 figures and I would not even consider this. I would homeschool K-6. You would do an equal or better job compared to even the best school for the elementary ages with some research and planning.
How would you both homeschool and hold down a 7 figure job?
Only one parent would need to stay home and homeschool. In my case, I am already a SAHP and spouse makes the income. I don’t know what OPs situation is, but if there is already a SAHP or one parent make significantly less income, I think homeschool could be a great option when compared to 65k per yr per kid, maybe not through 12th grade, but at least through elementary
You could not pay me to homeschool. Nor do I think it’s good for kids.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 11:53
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
To answer your question, I’d have to earn 800k at a minimum (remember it’s MUCH less with taxes! About half) - and even then it’s a big stretch.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 11:52
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
I would consider the bad public school. How bad is it?
Anonymous
07/26/2025 11:42
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:65k, per year, per kid? That is insane. We make 7 figures and I would not even consider this. I would homeschool K-6. You would do an equal or better job compared to even the best school for the elementary ages with some research and planning.
How would you both homeschool and hold down a 7 figure job?
Only one parent would need to stay home and homeschool. In my case, I am already a SAHP and spouse makes the income. I don’t know what OPs situation is, but if there is already a SAHP or one parent make significantly less income, I think homeschool could be a great option when compared to 65k per yr per kid, maybe not through 12th grade, but at least through elementary
Anonymous
07/26/2025 11:31
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:There are no private schools less than 65k? Surely you can find something less expensive? Are you in NYC?
Op - yes - that’s the cost of all nyc privates. Unless you are zoned for a good public then you are kind of stuck
Anonymous
07/26/2025 11:29
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
Anonymous wrote:65k, per year, per kid? That is insane. We make 7 figures and I would not even consider this. I would homeschool K-6. You would do an equal or better job compared to even the best school for the elementary ages with some research and planning.
How would you both homeschool and hold down a 7 figure job?
Anonymous
07/26/2025 09:38
Subject: What HHI would you need to have to send 2 kids to private assuming...
That is crazy. $135k per year just for your elementary kids to get … what??