Average cost per public school student nationwide: United States	$11,927
The most expensive private school in the United States:
The Lawrenceville School
Tuition and fees: $46,989 (one year)
Enrollment: 246
The schools' notion of financial aid is to pay in two installments or get a loan.
Is it necessary to even consider spending close to that much on public schools?  Of course not!
But never let rich tax dodgers tell you that money isn't a requirement to buy quality education for they certainly don't believe it.  If you believe it you're either a fool or a victim of under funded public education.