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7 Deadly Myths about Public School

Myth #1: "Public schools aren't as good as private schools."

First off, this is rather a meaningless assertion to begin with, since there's no such thing as a "typical" public school. Because the American public school system is decentralized, quality varies tremendously. The fact is, however, that, depending on what indicator you choose to use, many public schools outperform private schools.

It is important to understand that knowledge has no address. Knowledge does not "reside" in one location or another. In fact, now that the internet has broken down nearly all the barriers that once limited information access, this reality is more true than ever. Your child can get a first class, quality education from your local public school.

Private School

Why Private School?

A basic choice that many parents struggle with is that of public vs. private school. If you do decide to pursue private schooling for your child, start the research process early. Admission to private schools can be competitive, and finding a school that is a perfect fit for your child where he or she will be also be accepted, may take some time.

Private schools can be more academically rigorous than public schools, and private school students may have to meet more criteria to keep up their grade point averages. According to The Condition of Education 2001, from the National Center for Education Statistics, Private high schools typically have more demanding graduation requirements than do public high schools.