Private Education VS Public education

All parents want to provide their child with the best elementary education program available. In New York City some parents end up having to choose between a public school and a private school. Which ones are better and more importantly, which school is best for your child?

This debate has been around for quite a long time in New York. There are so many things parents need to look into when evaluating a possible school for their child (faculty programs, education quality, teachers’ skills, and more).

So, what’s better for your child? Private school education or Public school education? Even though it’s extremely tough to compare the two in a general sense, here’s a rundown of points why we believe private schooling is better than general public schooling in New York City.

·         Private schools have a more reformed education system

Public schools are complicated and often have their educational structure somewhat influenced by the city and state's political systems. These structures and models may not change as frequently as private educational structures do. This is significant because the learning experience needs to be updated on a constant basis, to reflect the changes happening on in the world.

·         There is less bureaucracy in private schools

Private schools don’t always have to follow all state regulations. This helps them spend less time dealing with bureaucracy and more time developing the educational model. As a result, teachers can focus more on creative thinking as opposed to test scores.

·         The class size of a private school is usually smaller

The size of a private school classroom is usually smaller when compared to the classroom of a public school. Children learn best in an environment where they have less people around them, as they are allowed more attention by the teachers. In return, they grow more confident among their peers and begin contributing more to the class. A small class size is also vital because with less students, teachers can focus on particular needs of every students and allow more time with students who may require some extra attention and care.

·         Parent involvement is encouraged in private schools

Parents tend to be more involved with private schools then with public ones. There seems to be a sense of community within private school parents that is sometimes lacking within the public school's community of families. While this is not always the case, it is recommended parents pay close attention to this element when researching possible schools for their children.

Conclusion – While every child is an individual that has unique needs and abilities, it is highly encouraged that parents who are able to afford to look into the unique attributes a private elementary education school may offer their child.