Searching Potential Schools for Your child

Nowadays there are so many choices on where to send your children to school. Between Public, Private, Charter (see how they compare) and now even online classes the possibilities are expansive. As you search for your new home, you want to make sure it is close to the good schools that will equip your children with the right tools to succeed in life.

As you begin your search, Greatschools.org is a great research for finding a great school in your area or the area you will be moving to. While you browse and consider the various schools to send your children too, there are important questions to ask yourself and understanding the school district boundaries.

Some other questions to consider as you search potential schools:

• Is there open enrollment? Some states offer this so parents have the choice of sending their children to other districts.

• Does the state offer scholarships? For parents who are interested in sending their children to private schools. Here is a complete list of how Utah’s private schools stack up.

• What about online schools? Utah Connections Academy is a school in Utah who offers online courses that are worth checking out.

• What kind of extracurricular activities does the school have? Keeping your children involved in after-school programs is a great way of getting your kids away from the TV and out of trouble.

Curious to know how Utah public schools, private schools, and charter schools compare? Check out this list to see which school is the right one for your child.

What kind of school does your child go to or has gone to? Which one do you prefer out of public, private, and charter? If you had it to do over, would you do it differently? What do you like best about your child’s school?