There are plenty of ways to educate yourself about a variety of topics. The internet has played a huge role in education the last few decades. A myriad of education websites can help you learn about just about any topic. But fundamentals like self-discipline & self-motivation must be learned in person.
Many parents do a pretty good job teaching their kids about the importance of education and hard work. But there are always kids who need more. A school with a enclosed system like a prep boarding school or military school may be your best bet if you are a parent frustrated with your child’s lack of motivation.
The habits and fundamentals your child learns in the first 15 or 16 years of their life will most likely stick with them for life. That’s why it is so important to instill these traits in them now.
The most recent available data says that In the fall of 2021, approximately 4.7 million kindergarten through grade 12 students were enrolled in private schools in the United States, representing about 9% of the combined public and private school enrollment. The rest (roughly 90%) attend a public school of some kind.
We all understand that the public school system is getting worse all the time. They are struggling to teach kids that are constantly on their phones or not paying attention. Private schools limit the amount of time kids have access to their phones. This removes a major impediment keeping kids from learning and putting in the hard work.
The Proof is in the Pudding
The most recent comprehensive data comparing college enrollment rates for private versus public school students in the U.S. is somewhat dated but provides a clear picture. According to a 2005 survey by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 94.9% of private school students enrolled in four-year colleges, while 49.6% of public school students did so, with an additional 26.6% of public school students enrolling in two-year colleges, bringing the total college enrollment for public school students to approximately 76.2%.
More recent data is less direct but still informative. For the 2021-22 school year, private school students generally come from higher-income families and have higher academic performance metrics, which correlate with higher college enrollment rates. A 2019 report from the National Center for Education Statistics notes that private school students are more likely to come from socio-economic backgrounds conducive to college attendance, but exact enrollment percentages are not provided.
Given the lack of precise 2025 data, we can infer from these trends that private school students likely continue to have higher college enrollment rates, potentially around 90-95%, compared to public school students, whose total college enrollment (including two-year colleges) might hover around 75-80%. These figures are estimates based on historical patterns and socio-economic factors, as no current, definitive statistics are available in the provided sources.
For the most accurate and up-to-date figures, you might want to check recent studies from the National Center for Education Statistics or similar sources. The numbers don’t lie. Private school is by far the better option.