When it comes to preparing children for success in the future, research has shown that private school students often have an advantage. Higher test scores, better graduation rates, college attendance, and successful college graduation are all indicators of this. However, a new study has revealed that the quality of education in private schools may not be better than that of public schools. Read on to learn more about this study and how to make the right choice between public and private school education for your child. It is no surprise that children from high-income households have educational resources that other children do not have access to.
This is largely due to the superior resources of private schools and the reduction in class size. However, the study has a flaw in that it only evaluates factors that contribute to a future sense of well-being (such as a good job and a satisfying life), rather than actually evaluating students' educational level. Using a federal dataset, the study followed more than a thousand students from birth to age 15 with interviews and visits to home and school to determine the extent to which private school attendance, adjusted to a wide range of family background, children and education factors, affected academic, social, psychological and performance outcomes up to ninth grade. The assumption is that expensive private schools provide children with a better education, leading to better career opportunities and a more successful life. However, applying for private schools can be quite challenging as your child may need to complete interviews, essays, and tests to determine eligibility for admission. Additionally, private schools are very expensive which raises the argument that they promote inequality even more and do little to facilitate social mobility. Participants completed an annual interview with observations at home, school, and neighborhood.
College completion rates, higher SAT scores, and participation in extracurricular activities are all indicators of the quality of education in private schools. However, research studies cannot say that every child is different and that the best school for one child may not be the best choice for another. A major new study suggests that the advantage of private school is an illusion and that family factors, rather than school factors, determine student outcomes. This means that parents should take into account their child's individual needs when deciding between public or private school.
