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The school system in the United States provides a multitude of options for families as they begin to look for the right fit for their child. Whether families are leaning towards a public school option, a charter school, or a private school, research and consideration needs to be given to each school model.
Public schools often fall under the umbrella of a “neighborhood school.” This is a school that is within the boundaries of your city. Public schools have a particular criteria that they must meet when it comes to curriculum, licensed teachers, and policy and governance. The individual districts and states often dictate resources, class size, and enrollment.
Charter schools are looked at as a “hybrid option.” They take some practices from public schools and private schools and bring them together to create an environment that is free cost and smaller class sizes. However, charter schools do have an application process and sometimes instill a lottery system to select students.
Similarly, Magnet schools are choice schools that are free of cost and have a focused curriculum program such as STEM. Interested in magnet schools? Follow this link to find out more:
https://schools.usa.ismaili/usa-education/magnet
Private schools are usually non-profit organizations, who collect a high tuition to ensure that a student’s school experience is a space where they can explore and grow in a holistic manner. The smaller class sizes, the curriculum options, and the focus on the arts, is often a draw for families to consider private school options.
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