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    debate on public versus private schools has attracted numerous arguments on their merits and demerits over the years. Although both have their benefits, none is considered better than the other particularly in the US. The government funds public schools, and thus parents do not have to pay for the tuition. On the other hand, in private schools parents fund their activities through tuition payment. As such, parents who have no income constraint usually prefer private schools. Based on a recent report

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    seventeen-year-old boy from savannah, I have been raised within the walls of government, and tax funded schools, all my life. And it is at this point that I notice that it has not had any impact on my success thus far. I have attended Marshpoint Elementary, Coastal Middle School, And Islands High School. These schools are not only all public, but also within a one-mile radius of my house. My parents believed in the public-school system to help extend my growth into the college scene. And I have done exactly that.

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    Public and private schools are two different types of education a student can get. Many believe private schools are better for students as you have a smaller class size, as well as only people who pay can get in. Private schools require a tuition for students, so not everyone will be able to attend, only those with parents who can afford to give their children a private school education. Public schools are open to everyone, public schools get funding from the government, whereas private schools do not

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    student or a working class citizen. In fact, “There are 33,619 private schools in the United States, serving 5.4 million PK-12 students. Private schools account for 25 percent of the nation’s schools and enroll 10 percent of all PK-12 students” (“Council for American Private Education”). Parents face many issues when deciding which school is right for their child. However, the factors that determine their choice of a private or public school are often the results of various essentials that closely mirror

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    for the best possible school for their child in preparation for college. Many believe the most opportune way for their child to succeed in studies is by attending a private school. On the other hand, another group of parents thinks that public schools are the better route. Nevertheless, public schools have been proven to be more successful in the

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    Private Schools vs. Public Schools Essay

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    public school systems to the private schools. This happens for several reasons. First, students that graduate from private schools tend to be better prepared for college. Second, private schools open up many opportunities to succeed in the business world. Last, the private schools allow the parents and the student to decide which school they feel will give the student the best education possible. Overall, private schools offer a better education for high school students than do public schools.

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    Some may see that homeschooling provides less experience than public or private schools; lots of families see it as wasted time and fewer social skills for the student. Despite how homeschooling sounds, it is quite the opposite. Homeschooling gives families many advantages to their children’s education, time, and environment. While in a public or private school setting, there is less control over the student’s time at the school, from choosing teachers to finding time to come home. Therefore, homeschool

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    Which is More Beneficial to Students: Private School or Public School Your child is going the start kindergarten soon...and there's some big question you have to ask yourself: private school or public school? Which is better for my child? Which one will help them succeed in life? I know I am just a kid and my opinion will not sway you as much as an expert's will...but hear me out. I am currently in the public school system, but for six years I went to private school (kindergarten through fifth grade)

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    To many, the private school system is one that is corrupted and flawed. It is accused of creating segregation, class barriers, and many other socioeconomic issues. Despite these claims, many statistics and studies show that although the system does have its flaws, there is much value behind having such a system. Private schools are valuable to society as they educate their students well, gives more choices for some parents, and provide a standard of education which all schools should aim for. The

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    Public schools are schools that are provided by state and federal funding. Ninety percent of the children today in America attend public school. Private schools include both parochial schools and non-parochial schools. According to a special report published by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2002, in 1999–2000, approximately 27,000 private schools accounted for 24 percent of all schools in the US and 12 percent of all full-time-equivalent teachers. Clearly, there are many

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