Once you have a clear understanding of your goals as well as your child’s academic and social profile, you are ready to identify the schools that would be a good fit. The following are some characteristics you will want to consider:
- Public versus private school
- For public schools: gifted and talented or general education programs
- For private schools: prestigious or lesser known schools
- Educational philosophy
- Dual language programs
- Charter schools
- Distance from home
- Large versus small schools
- Coeducational versus single sex schools
- Feeder schools
Please click on the following link to learn more detailed information about elementary school characteristics.