While public schools are paid for by local taxes and, except for some small fees, are free, private schools cost on average $11,004 a year but can range anywhere from $7,000 to $25,180, according to a report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
No, private schools aren't better at educating kids than public schools. ... Despite evidence showing otherwise, it remains conventional wisdom in many parts of the education world that private schools do a better job of educating students, with superior standardized test scores and outcomes.
The average cost of tuition and fees in 2018-2019 for a private college was $35,676 – significantly higher than the average tuition and fees at public universities and colleges: $9,716 for in-state students and $21,629 for out-of-state students.
The average annual tuition among the nation's 22,440 private schools is $12,350. Annual tuition at a private university is $35,801. The average annual tuition for private high school is $16,040. Among the nation's 5,158 Catholic elementary schools, the average tuition is $4,840.
The National Association of Independent Schools and Gallup found that private schools tend to have a greater percentage of graduates going on to higher education, and also tend to attend selective colleges and universities.
Private School Cons
Teachers don't have to be certified. May not have special education programs. Less diversity. Limited access to sporting facilities/fields unless privately owned.
New research published by Statistics Canada has indicated the private school students tend to do better academically than their public school peers. ... Of course, that's not to say that public school students cannot achieve great success in their lives–and many of them do.
On average, parents can expect to spend between $8,787.37 to $33,551.90, depending on grade level. These costs can reach even higher with the use of college counsellors.
A UK family now needs an income of at least £150,000 ($213,000) a year in order to be able to afford to send two children to private school. ... For boarders (those who live at the school) the average cost of a private education in the UK is now £32,000 ($46,000) a year according to the ISC.
Private schools have a reputation as expensive and exclusive. ... The College Board cites that over the last 30 years, tuition and fees at private four-year institutions have more than doubled, and even at state schools, they have tripled. Ultimately, a student – hopefully – graduates with a degree wherever they attend.
The Bottom Line
Whether or not a private school education is worth it is going to depend on your unique situation and the type of student your child is. For some people, private education will be a way to flourish academically and get into a top-notch college. For others, it can be a waste of time.
Private schools create an environment where your child can develop intellectually, emotionally and socially. Parents who value small class sizes, increased safety, a connected community and dedicated teachers find that private schools are a good fit for their child and provide an optimal education experience.
The reason private schools cost so much money is because the parents are willing pay through the nose to have their children educated in a way that is "away from thooose people"(this can be a low economic class, race, lack of religion or weird conflicting belief system, and association with another countrys' "superior ...
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