<p>Assuming this OP is legit, I will offer this. We live in a town dominated by private schools due to crummy public schools as a result of years of court fight turmoil and disruption. One family we are close to had their kids in the “best” Episcopal school in town, also the most expensive private school in town. That school decided to almost double its tuition. So what did our friends do? They sold their house and moved to Dallas. Bought a house in Frisco and put the kids in public school. Now they are happy as clams. They feel lucky to have a good public school system and are not asking the questions you are asking.</p>
<p>For us, we decided to do Catholic school as we are Catholic, even tho we agonized over the yuppie driven question of what’s the best private school. It’s not without its drawbacks, but anyone who is actually Ivy material can get in from a good Catholic school as easily as a more pricey Episcopal one. Same thing goes for a good public school. 20 years ago I wouldn’t have believed it, but it’s more about the kid than it is about the school. jmho.</p>