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Do you prefer to peruse a book rather than going online to find private schools? If so, there are some excellent guides to private schools available.

Do you prefer to peruse a book rather than going online to find private schools? If so, there are some excellent guides to private schools available. While most of the information contained in these guides can be found online, the truth is that most of us do not have the time nor the expertise to do all that research involved. If you are beginning a serious search for private schools for your children, then buy one of these guidebooks. Use it as a reference tool.

Besides the cost factor, the only real disadvantage to this method of researching schools is that the information is frequently out of date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reliable way to research private schools without using online resources?
You can buy one of the guidebooks listed, such as The Manhattan Directory of Private Nursery Schools, 6th Ed., and use it as a reference tool.
What is a disadvantage of using private school guidebooks for research?
The information in private school guides is frequently out of date.
Are there guidebooks available for both private schools and selective public schools?
Yes, The Manhattan Family Guide to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s and Selective Public Schools, 5th Ed. covers both.
Which guidebook would you use for finding private nursery schools in NYC?
The Manhattan Directory of Private Nursery Schools, 6th Ed. is a recommended guidebook.
Is there a specific guidebook for private K–8 schools in the San Francisco area?
Yes, Private K–8 Schools of San Francisco & Marin is available as a guide.

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