If you have a child of school age, you may have wondered if there were benefits in using a private school over a public one. The decision to enroll a child into a private school may be determined by cost. Many parents, however, feel that their child's education is money well spent. Here are some reasons why a private school education is a desired method in your child's education. 

Individualized Attention

In a private school, the teacher to child ratio per class is much less than that of a public school. On average, a classroom at a private school consists of 10-15 students while a public school can have over twenty in a class. This smaller class will allow each child the opportunity to ask more questions and get individual help when needed. The teacher will be more likely to notice when a child is struggling with their studies as they will not have as many children to track throughout the course of the day. This lower teacher to child ratio will allow the educator to give extra help during class or know when to suggest tutoring outside the classroom.

Premiere Academic Principles

Public schools require that a certain percentage of their students pass classes in order to obtain state-funded grants. Private schools still need to have the accountability in having students that fare well with grades, but it is more on a level of showing clients that their academics are top-notch. If several students are failing, clients will leave the school. The tests will still adhere to state guidelines, but students are not required to take grant tests since private schools are not funded by the government. This allows the students to explore topics in a different way than those going to public schools, often increasing the knowledge in the subjects as a result.

Religious Teachings

If you are of a certain religious denomination, you can send your child to a private school with other children of the same religion. Public schools are not allowed to bring religion into their everyday teachings as there are several different religions being represented through the student base. Some may not have a religion at all. If you feel religion is an important part of the education your child will receive, going to a private school with other children who believe in the same philosophy will be beneficial to your child. They can expand their knowledge in their religion in a school setting in addition to church programs they belong to.