Your child is not doomed to a mediocre education if you send them to a public rather than a private school. Some parents believe that the path to Ivy League schools and the highest quality of education is through private schooling. There are potential benefits to sending your children to private schools including smaller classroom sizes and often more focus on preparing for future college attendance. However, your child can receive a great education and have the same opportunities for college after attending public school. There are steps you can take to ensure that your child gets the most out of their years of public education. From the beginning of their school days, you need to be actively involved in their education. Attend all parent-teacher conferences. Make time to attend school functions and to get to know the teaching staff. Take the time to always know what your child is studying in school, what homework they have, and the date of any upcoming tests and quizzes. Join th...