Choose a Private School
By Blythe Grossberg, About.com Guide
About Schools
The U.S. has about 29,000 private schools. They include day schools, religious schools, boarding schools, special needs schools and many more types of schools. Some of these private schools were founded in colonial times. Others are only a few years old. The essence of private education is that schools can teach what they want to teach when they want to teach it.
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Choosing a High School
Most private schools focus on preparing their students for college level academic work. Within that broad focus are dozens of options for you to choose from including boarding or day schools, military schools, special needs schools, religious schools and many more. We will help you find the right school for your child.
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Choosing an Elementary School
Choosing an elementary school can be a challenging process because places in many schools are extremely hard to come by. We will show you what to look for and how to find a suitable school for your child.