re: private schools vs catholic schools in new orleans.

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You need an elementary school that teaches your child how to think outside the box and adapt quickly to change. The Catholic elementary schools are very structured and do a great job with the basics, but don't foster creativity. Better to spring for an independent private or find a progressive public school

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I definitely agree with this. I have never been impressed with the normal catholic elementary schools. I went to Catholic school K-2, then public 3-7, and back to a Catholic high school. The environment sucked at the public school but the gifted classes were better than the generic Catholic schools in the area.