Deciding on what particular educational institution children should go is a major task for parents and families. Every family has their own culture and beliefs which is a factor on their educational choices. For most families, private education is their first option especially in America. Reports show that 1 in 4 schools in America is a private school and 1child in 9 attends a private school. Parents are conditioned that when their child enrolls in a private school, they can get most of quality education giving them adequate learning for future school grades. Studies in Canada and United States showed that student’s enrolled in a private school score higher on standardized tests and college entrance exams than those who completed a public education. Private schools also emphasize accelerated education by adding additional curricular activities which is a great advantage. There is also maximum emersion concerning English language learning and much other foreign verbal communication. These show that private schools focus on educating their students without any disruptions compared to public schools which have more chances of being affected by national issues.

Individual attention–private schools (independent schools) have smaller class sizes compared to public classes guaranteeing a higher level of attention to each learner. Parents can enroll their child on science based private schools, or on religious schools if they want a school which has the same religious component as their family. Multiple Intelligence –private schools develop and appreciate the uniqueness of each child’s learning styles compared to the conventional academic standards. Considering the finances, parents may spend more in private schools but such expenditures on tuition fees are aid for the school’s fund, enabling the institution for more developments.

Economically, private schools produce an annual savings to taxpayers estimated at more than $48,000,000,000. And colleges like the Minnesota Private Colleges which is composed of 17 member intuitions contribute more than $1.2 billion in institutional expenditures and outlays, employ 12,400 faculty and staff and 11,800 student workers and paying more than $1.2 million to local governments through taxes, fees and assessments.