Originally Posted by 22B
I would have to guess that a fair chunk of that private school fee is profit that is lining someone's pocket.
Looking at the fees charged (except for some Catholic schools, which are reasonable), I agree, but private schools, both at the college level and below, are typically organized as non-profits that can receive tax-deductible contributions. They often say that tuition only covers a portion of their actual costs, with the remainder covered by the endowment.