re: private schools vs catholic schools in new orleans.

Very interesting banter. Here in Cleveland metro, my son is in 2nd grade $2400/yr. Top national power high school football/academics $12K/yr i.e. St. Ignatius, St. Ed's. The $2400 for elementary is easy, the $12K for is big. I have witnessed, nieces/nephews, on wife's side, attend both Catholic and public schools. Respectful, polite mean well kids are the norm at the Catholic schools and the exception at the public schools. Motivated/bright/not easily influenced kids can do well in the public system here in the burbs, 98% white if that matters. The chances to fall into the wrong crowd is much higher in the public schools. Sons maturity level and how he deals with outside influences his last two years before HS will determine our path.