re: How much is private school in your area?

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People go overboard, and certainly there is room for disagreement over advantages.

But, going to one of the better private schools in a decent area (medium/large city, better suburb) virtually assures that your child will go to a reputable college.

Not to get too lame about it, but even when comparing decent public schools to good private schools, there is a pretty apparent matriculation quality difference. Additionally, if you're going to places like Texas or Alabama or Georgia or UVA, your HS can predetermine your fraternity and most likely friend groups in college, which can make a difference in job opportunities, the type of people your kid hangs out with, dates, etc.

It's not the answer to all those questions, but it does have the tendency to give students a head start in those areas.

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it also puts people in contact with people that well connected. As long as you are not complete basketcase at schools like St. Johns, EHS or Kinkaid you are going to be friends with wealthy families that can help put a word in down the line. Or you can get hooked up with a fine rich baby mama. I pissed away the latter, sorry dad.

it is stupid expensive but there is value in that.