There are all sorts and conditions of religions, sects, cults, and even nonreligions. I received a far better education there than I would have at one of the local public schools. My father, en-listed in the Army, never had extra money. I still do not understand why my parents had to pay school taxes for services they would not use. The public education system varies.
Some regions have schools that provide poor education.
A little healthy competition would not hurt most public schools. It might actually do them some good. The Dalles, Oregon I am dismayed after reading the April salary squeeze article. I am sick and tired of listening to teachers complain about how little they make when every time I turn around they have a day off for one reason or another. My children maintain an A average but must tolerate teachers who refuse to explain problems and hand back homework in a timely manner.