What is the average enrollment cost for a private elementary school?
Does your child go to a private school? How do you feel about private vs public? Thanks for your info!
My sons attended a parochial (church-run private) school. Twenty years ago it cost $1500 a year per child. I’ve heard that’s increased to as much as $6500 or more a year.
The kids got more personal attention, the classes were about 20-25 students each, there were lots of parent volunteers to help the teachers and to tutor, and since it was a small school, the parents and kids all knew each other, and even hobnobbed with the teachers. I would do it over again.
Visit whatever schools interest you and take notes, make comparisons on major amenities and conditions, and visit classrooms to observe discipline and interactions.
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November 20th, 2009 at 8:20 am
My sons attended a parochial (church-run private) school. Twenty years ago it cost $1500 a year per child. I’ve heard that’s increased to as much as $6500 or more a year.
The kids got more personal attention, the classes were about 20-25 students each, there were lots of parent volunteers to help the teachers and to tutor, and since it was a small school, the parents and kids all knew each other, and even hobnobbed with the teachers. I would do it over again.
Visit whatever schools interest you and take notes, make comparisons on major amenities and conditions, and visit classrooms to observe discipline and interactions.
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November 20th, 2009 at 8:42 am
One of my friends just checked into one for her son and it was going to cost 8,000 a year.
I am a public ed elem teacher…I love teaching and could fill you in on + and – of public and private ed. Realistically if you do your research and networking on public schools around your area, you can find one that you are happy with and its obviously free. I work for a public ed district where there are some wonderful schools and they are highly performing. I work at one and all of the teachers are highly qualified and certified. Not all private schools have the same state standards for teaching as public schools…. Its best to do some research…go visit some schools and take what you like and don’t like and weigh out your options. I just had 2 parents do a walk through of our campus in the past week. Principals will do that, go with your gut when you are there and ask questions. You are a parent and you have the right to have the best education for your child. Do the same for private schools and then decide whats best for child. Best of luck!
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