Why Private School Could Be the Best Choice for Kindergarten

Many parents struggle to decide where to send their child to kindergarten. This year is an important stepping stone in your child’s academic development, and you want to do what’s best for your little one.

While public schools have their perks, private schools offer some unique advantages that may make them a better choice for your family.  

Values and Character Development

Every private school has a different educational philosophy. Some schools focus on instilling certain values, such as integrity or kindness, that may not be emphasized as much at other schools. Many private schools have a religious affiliation and teach students values within the context of their faith.

If you want your kindergartener to be immersed in a school community that shares specific values, a private school could be your best bet.

Nurturing Environment

School safety is a major concern for many parents. While public schools typically have at least some safety measures in place, private schools are often able to go the extra mile to protect students from harm.

Many private schools have additional measures in place to prevent violence, bullying, and safety threats from outside the school. Parents can feel more at peace knowing their kindergartener is protected.

Private kindergarten Schools Have Smaller Class Sizes

Crowded classrooms have been a challenge for many years. When there are too many students in the same class, each student gets less teacher attention and there are more disruptions that distract from learning. With the ongoing teacher shortage, public schools are more understaffed than ever.

Private schools often have small class sizes so that teachers can give more attention to each student. Teachers can focus more on teaching rather than managing their classrooms, and students can get the support they needed. 

Better Parent-Teacher Communication

Private school families have to “opt in” and often make substantial sacrifices so their children can attend. 

As a result, most private schools devote more attention to parent-teacher communication than the typical public school. Private school parents can more easily stay informed about what their child is learning and what is happening at the school.

Stronger Academic Preparation in Private kindergarten Schools

Private schools have more curricular freedom and tend to have better academic results than public schools. That’s true even in the lowest grades and kindergarten. While it depends on the school, private education may do a better job of teaching your child the basics which lay the foundation for their academic career.

At Trinity Academy in Pewaukee, WI, we use proven teaching techniques to help students master foundational math and reading skills. In 2022, our K-8 students scored in the top 1% nationally in reading, grammar, spelling, math concepts, and math computation on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 

While U.S. reading and math test scores have plunged, according to the latest release of the Nation’s Report Card, Trinity Academy students are scoring in the 99th percentile. The difference? Real-time education with a dedicated teacher who uses proven techniques.

These scores are not the product of gifted students, but rather the product of highly prepared teachers who use a focused and challenging curriculum. Learn more about our teaching approach here.