What income/wealth level is required to attend one of the top prep schools without financial aid?

If you have the experience, you will find the “FA” qualification bar is really very high though. I would say there is no formula what kinds of wealth should send kids to private schools, it is really expensive. However, if the kid can get what he likes, the family feels comfortable and worthwhile, it will be OK, really good private schools can offer a lot of values and opportunities both in academic and else that even the best public can’t offer.

I do see seniors drive brand new X7 to school every day, I do also see parents drive rugged Honda ridding kids to school everyday, I don’t feel overwhelming with that. We also realized in the kiddo’s class, the majority of families live in houses above $3.0M, we also learned that some of the kids come from common families too, they still shine in the school