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If private providers half-ass the underlying learning, why do private schools consistently outperform public schools?


Well there is no good way to compare them by ranking. Here are the public school rankings:

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/high-schools/2009/1...

But where are the private school rankings? They don't take the accountability tests which are mandatory public schools.

I'm curious where you are getting your facts from. Claiming that private schools consistently outperform public schools suggests you must have some strong facts. So let's see them please.

And while we wait for your facts, consider this. Current private schools don't have to deal with kids that have learning disabilities. Current private schools don't have to deal with as much diversity. Current private schools don't have to deal with underfunding. Current private schools have strong alumni networks. The private schools of today are not your average private school of a 100% private system.


1. Selective admissions

2. Self-selected applicant pool

3. Easier time removing disruptive students

In short, private schools have better students.


> In short, private schools have better students.

You overstate the admissions argument.

However, even if we accept it, you're concluding too much.

Public schools insist on letting bad students drag everyone else down with them. Private schools don't.

Neither one seems capable of reaching bad students. However, it's unclear why letting them ruin things for everyone else, as public schools do, is a good thing.




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