Private vs. Public, WWYD?

[xXHopeXx]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies, when I get on my laptop I'll reply properly

N2L - I mean the quality of education is generally better in the private schools around here. It's not always the case, but for the schools in my area and that we would be zoned for, it can make a huge difference.
But it's not always the case, there are a couple of really good public schools, but it's a matter of being able to get into them

[Rowellen]

We are going through the same thing ATM. DH is actually quite anti-religion but I think I'm slowly talking him around. In my opinion, even if you are not religious, it doesn't hurt to learn about it, if only to teach respect for others beliefs. They don't have to believe it themselves but for the short time they are learning about religion, they need to be respectful and sit quietly while those who do believe can listen and learn. Also, just because I'm not religious doesn't mean my kids can't be if they choose it ITMS. I went to a religious school and it was there but it wasn't such a big part of my education to turn me off religious schools.

My point is basically to forget the religious portion and focus on the education and opportunities offered, reputation of the school, general feel and fit for your family. My DH & I went to see a school yesterday that was religious and he was really impressed with them. Check out their websites, go see them and get a feel for which one will fit best.

One thing the school we went to yesterday said was that it didn't matter when we got the applications in, they would sort and preference based on their criteria rather than first in best dressed.