The number one benefit that I have seen with private schools is the decreased amount of bullying. Whether this is a factor of smaller class size, a stricter code of conduct, I don't know- but this has been the case in the private schools I have seen.
Whether or not they provide a truly better education (life education in particular) is up for debate. There's something to be gained from a public education where you are associated with kids of various economic and social backgrounds, are exposed to some form of bullying (moderate hopefully), and are mixed in with a larger population of varying levels of- lets call it- intelligence.
The harm in private schools is you will not get this diversity- particularly private schools with a religious foundation.
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