https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:53:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56418 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:04:53 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 56418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Public school. I went to public schools all my life and loved it, but the school district I grew up in was pretty well ranked. My husband, on the other hand, went to private schools up until high school - and he didn't have the best experience though he does talk about a handful of great teachers. But I also had great, influential teachers so I think the teacher debate of private vs. public is a wash.</p> <p>One of the reasons we live where we live is because it offers one of the best public school systems in the nation. If we lived in an area with less quality public schools, then I'd more seriously consider sending my LO to a private school... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56336 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:26:42 +0000 Pepper 56336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH went to a Catholic private school until he was in 9th grade, and I went to public school K-12. We'd send our future child/children to public school. We live in a good school district, and public schools in our area are known for being top notch. We'd consider private school if we lived in an area with a poor public school system. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56317 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:17:43 +0000 Laneybugsmommy 56317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll be doing public school for sure but what kind is still in question. If we stay where we currently live, I'd love to try to get my daughter into one of the local magnet schools and then eventually a charter school for the higher grades. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56247 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:58:23 +0000 BSB 56247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Husband and I both were raised in public school. I did think that private school would be a good alternative if we had the money. Where ever we end up living when the time comes and if the public schools are good will help us decide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56197 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:27:51 +0000 MegWag 56197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so confused about school systems here in England. If I was in the US we'd definitely be picking where we lived based on the schools because I really believe in public education. As it is, I have tons of research ahead of me!<br /> I think here it's more common to send the kids to the equivalents of public schools at first, but then move to private-style later. They keep changing the system, so it's even different than when my husband went through! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56111 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:18:15 +0000 StbHisMrs 56111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 9 year old son attends a private Christian school. I had in public school from kindergarten to 1st grade (and 2 years of preschool). His 1st grade class was terrible and the reason we moved to private, he's now in a class of 11 vs. 35. There are pros and cons, but overall private is working much better for us. He gets one on one, and when he gets in trouble it's explained in a firm but caring way instead of just being sent to the office. He's highly advanced in reading (high school level in 4th grade) and public kept him down on the same level as the rest if the class. I could go on and on. The cons are price, even though ours is the least inexpensive in the area it's still quite a bit and not tax deductible. The parents are involved but I saw more parent involvement in public. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56079 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:40:35 +0000 mediagirl 56079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Public school for elementary and middle. Private or specialty school (if we can get in) for high because our high schools in my neighborhood are scaaaaary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56069 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:43:32 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 56069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are still trying to decide. Our state is 51st in the nation on per pupil spending in the US. (51st because DC is counted). I'm not so sure that I want to send my babies into that system, though we are otherwise strong believers in public education! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56067 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:41:12 +0000 mrstilly 56067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS will go to public school. We are in a smaller more rural schhol district. DH and I both went to similar public schools and liked it. Good teachers are important, but being involved in your child's education and holding them accountable for their work and behaviors in school is probably one if the most important things. DH is a middle school teacher and I work with residential kids. There are soooo many parents who are oblivious to their kids' behaviors and blame the teachers for everything. If I acted out in school or didn't do my work, I got my butt kicked, my parents never blamed the teacher. Although this is all more applicable to middle school and high school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56061 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:04:09 +0000 banana 56061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tana_bk: I'd love to hear about your homeschooling experiences once that time comes! I've always been really interested in homeschooling and would probably attempt if I didn't have to work full time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56044 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:57:58 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 56044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we are going to home school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56040 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:48:46 +0000 owlmom 56040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HabesBabe: yes! My mom was an educator for 35+ years and has always stressed the importance of parental involvement and support no matter how smart the child is, how good the teacher is, how good the school is. We also plan to be very involved in our children's education. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56035 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:41:09 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 56035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a public school teacher and fully support public education. I want my future child to be in a diverse environment. But I will pay careful attention to the teachers at his/her school and will be as involved as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56025 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:11:23 +0000 twodoghouse 56025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only private school in our city is a Catholic school and we are atheists so we have no interest in sending out future kids there, so we will definitely be doing public school. We bought our house with public school in mind, too, so we live in a very expensive area (compared to the rest of the city) but it's in the best school district around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-56014 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:47:36 +0000 HabesBabe 56014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Public school, definitely. Standardized test scores and class sizes scare parents away-- the most important thing is that your child gets support from you at home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55996 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:04:09 +0000 owlmom 55996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I both attended public school and plan to send our children to public school as well. It's one of the reasons we live where we do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55976 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:43:51 +0000 mommacommaphd 55976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We purchased a home in a good school district specifically so we weren't paying school taxes to a public school and tuition to a private school.</p> <p>I went to public school and I had no trouble learning and getting into a good college, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55966 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:16:58 +0000 Rescuemom10 55966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to a Private school all the way up TO HS then for HS went to a Public. I def see the PRO's to the Private school after experiencing both myself. But like you said, the cost and getting in is a big factor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55962 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:11:59 +0000 yoursilverlining 55962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Public. Smaller class sizes would be nice (although I don't think every private school has smaller class sizes), but I wouldn't assume that private schools have more parent active involvement, there are tons of kids in private school whose parents work 100 hours a week each, just like pubilc school. I went to public school and there were tons of involved parents :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55957 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:07:36 +0000 mrbee 55957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely public school.</p> <p>Smaller class size doesn't have as big an impact as you'd think... the quality of teachers is much more important! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55954 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:06:42 +0000 heffalump 55954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hubby and I went to public school, and we moved to this house because we have good public schools around us. But we just found out they're opening a new Jewish Day School, so when the time comes we'll consider that. It's charter so it won't cost anything. And I think it would be nice for her to learn more about her religion and have daily Hebrew classes. But we'll see, we have a few years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/private-vs-public-elementary-school#post-55947 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:59:09 +0000 banana 55947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you plan on sending your LO to public or private elementary school? We moved to a neighborhood that has excellent elementary schools and always planned on sending our LO to public school. My husband and I both attended public schools and really enjoyed it. But the more I read about the benefits of private school, I hate to admit that I'm a bit more intrigued now. Smaller class sizes, more individual attention, active parent participation...these all sound so great to me. But, of course, the con is that it's ultra competitive to get in and not to mention the cost!</p> <p>Do you plan on sending your child(ren) to private or public elementary school? </p>