New Jersey High School Named One of the Most Expensive in the Nation
Schooling of any kind is expensive.
"Back to school" shopping alone is astronomical.
According to USA Today:
Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, electronics, and school supplies.
For the average New Jersey family, that's not cheap.
Imagine having four children attending school. That's a whopping $3,500 just for the beginning of the school year.
Parents of children attending public school in New Jersey don't have to worry about tuition. Kind of.
Many households more than make up for tuition with evergrowing taxes.
Then, some go the private school route. And in New Jersey, the tuition at these institutions can stop you in your tracks.
I won't debate whether private school is better than public school.
The idea that private schools are "better" than public schools can depend on individual circumstances and priorities.
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Alot.com went nationwide, identifying the most expensive high schools in each state.
It should be no surprise that New Jersey's priciest school has one of the most significant price tags in the United States.
Look at the top three costliest high schools in The Garden State.
The Peddie School in Hightstown serves students in grades 9-12.
Founded in 1864, The Peddie School has a rich history in New Jersey.
Cost: $43,500 a year.
According to The Purnell School in Bedminster, it's an institution "for adolescent girls who would not find success at more traditional schools."
Purnell only has 80 students and 19 faculty, which makes the student-teacher ratio exceptional.
Cost: $44,570 a year.
Look at all of those big-name schools on those shirts.
The most expensive high school in New Jersey is The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville.
Alot.com says:
<p>This school's description sounds like a real-life Hogwarts. It follows a house system in which students are divided into houses and mingle largely among themselves, but they also form friendships and are peers with students from other houses.</p><p>The school also has a tight schedule that everyone follows to ensure they are getting the most out of their experience at this boarding school. If you want prestige in New Jersey, this looks like the place to be, and it’s only $79,500 yearly!</p>
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