<p>I would agree that being at the top of your PS class is better than being at the bottom at any BS. However, I don’t think that’s a very relevant comparison here. The point is to find the range at your particular PS where kids get admitted to the elite schools and the range at whichever BS you are using as a comparison and determine which is more likely for your child to attain.</p>
<p>Assuming “ivy” admission is all that you care about, is your child more likely to finish in the top 1-3% of his PS or in the top 35-40% at AESD? I can guarantee you that the top students at many PS would never even be considered for admission without truly standout credentials.</p>