Originally Posted by ConnectingDots
I would ask if there are parents you can speak with (often, some have volunteered to share their experiences) before making a decision.

The school will probably let you talk with parents who really like the school... We talked with a couple of parents when we checked out the private school that turned out to be a big disappointment. We later got to know families who disliked the school and those those who have left (because they were disappointed).