Remember we do not judge the quality or make any specific evaluations of the schools. That is entirely up to you. A wide variety of educational alternatives exist at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. Among these are the magnet schools, which attract students to particular themes, such as performing arts. Generally speaking, public school teachers must have state certification.
Independent schools have more flexibility in staff selection and educational approach.
Most of these are private, but an increasing number are public. The majority of independent schools offer at least partial scholarships. If you are interested in this option, you can find help by connecting with one of the more than 700 home-based groups listed in the book. Some call themselves unschoolers, for they follow an approach based on interest, rather than a set curriculum. Those which are religious-based usually indicate so in their name, but most of those listed here are for homeschoolers of all backgrounds and philosophies.