http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322909/private-vs-public We live in Jacksonville, FL (Mandarin). I have a 2nd grader and a K currently in private school and am considering public school. Any thoughts? GreatSchools en-us zorrygp Forgot to mention - the best high school in Jacksonville is public - Stanton. It is a better school than the best private school in the area - The Bolles. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322909/private-vs-public?cpage=1#comment_404513 5100.404513 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:46:48 -0700 zorrygp Private schools tend to "cater" more to parents and their kids. Of course, kids of significant donors tend to get more attention in general. Public schools are similar in this ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322909/private-vs-public?cpage=1#comment_404510 5100.404510 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:38:05 -0700 TeacherParent You don't say why you're considering making this switch. If it's to lessen expenses, then of course switching makes good sense - the cost of private schools these days is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322909/private-vs-public?cpage=1#comment_341137 5100.341137 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:42:41 -0800 MagnetMom Hi Anon,Only you can know what is the right "fit" for your children. But many parents are taking a second look at public school options and making them work better ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/322909/private-vs-public?cpage=1#comment_323400 5100.323400 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:32:57 -0800