Private schools and Public schools

Private Schools vs . Public Schools

It has been shown that school choice may play a crucial role in determining the success of a student in their education , with regards to both graduating and the final achievement levels obtained by the student (Cullen et al , 2005 . While it has always been believed that private schools generally outperform public schools , recent surveys have indicated that public schools may actually be outperforming private schools in certain aspects of the curriculum (Watkins , 2006 , indicating that perhaps there are some elements of the public school system which

may actually be working better than their counterpart components in the private school system . This essay examines the differences between private and public schools and how different elements of each system may be combined to further improve the education offered to students in America

Differences between Private and Public Schools

Access and Choice

The main benefit to public schools is of course that education there is free . This means that every student in the U .S . has ready access to public schooling , whereas private schools are generally only accessible to those families who can afford the tuition fees . Both systems also offer the same level of choice , as students are generally able to apply to any public school in their area , and do not have to attend the one to which they may be assigned . This is important , since selecting a school based on performance , availability of resources , and emphasis on certain subject areas may lead to better...