ZM, as many of us know from experience, an expensive private school does not necessarily mean they can/will provide differentiation for gifted kids! My D goes to one, and is not always as academically challenged as I would like. Sometimes, but not always. It does have some other benefits that make it work for her. She is going to THINK at Davidson tomorrow, and I believe she is looking forward to the accelerated pace and being with a group of her peers. Wish we could consider a move to Reno, but for various job and child custody reasons it is not in the cards for us... Good luck with your search!