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Originally posted by Munchkin03
Um, maybe because there are more people who practice more religions?
Maybe because the widespread discrimination towards Catholics and Jews in this country has simmered down--if only just a bit?
On an unrelated note, I thought Catholic grade schools were usually pretty reasonable. I know that Catholic schoolteachers get paid considerably less than their public school counterparts, and even those at non-religious independent schools.
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Catholic Schools in New York City set their own tuition and fees which depends on how involved parents are. In Queens the annual grammar school tuition ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 plus various fees, a weekly contribution to the parish, and the price of a uniform. In Manhattan the grammar school tuition is higher $4,000 to $10,000. Catholic high schools range from about $4,000 to over $20,000 for the private Catholic schools. My friends pay about $900 per month for their h.s. students. Many schools have sliding scales for families with two children or more.
Private schools in NYC range from about $8,000 to over $25,000 per year per student for all grades including kindergarten. Catholic school is reasonable compared to private school, but it can still be a struggle especially if you have two or more children.
33girl, My mother sent my sisters and me to Catholic grammar school because it was better and safer than my local public school. She had attended Catholic schools as well. Interestingly, in New York City about 1/4 of students at Catholic schools are not Catholic. They opt out of religious classes.