My kids were able to attend private school for their entire primary and secondary education. At the time we were middle class people in a small town that had a college which wanted to deliver a classic education to students. If not for scholarships, my kids would never had been able to attend. While some wealthy families did attend most were like us. The expectation of achievement was the major factor. It came from teachers, students and parents. We also have several charter schools which do well here too. Those are free. I am just suggesting you shouldn't necessarily count your kid out.