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If you live in Mason, you already know the reputation: top-ranked schools, excellent teachers, strong test scores. For many families, the assumption is simple—why look anywhere else?

But for some parents, a quiet question has begun to surface: Is private school worth it, even here?

It’s a fair question—and one that deserves more than just a financial answer. Because when it comes to your child’s formation, what you value most should shape where they grow.

What Public Schools Do Well—And What They Can’t Do

Mason City Schools, like many high-performing public districts, do many things well: academic achievement, extracurricular variety, and access to resources. But no public school—no matter how “excellent”—can provide:

• A faith-based worldview woven into every subject

• Daily formation in virtue and moral clarity

• A partnership with parents rooted in shared beliefs

• A culture that sees your child as more than a test score

Public schools are bound by the limits of neutrality. They can teach math and reading, but they can’t teach why truth matters. They can encourage kindness, but not reveal the Source of that goodness. That’s where Catholic education steps in.

So, Is Private School Worth It? Yes—If You’re Looking for Formation, Not Just Education

At Royalmont Academy, we don’t just educate minds—we form Christian leaders. As a Regnum Christi school, we believe every child is called to greatness—not just achievement, but sainthood. That formation happens through our four pillars:

• Intellectual: A rigorous, classically informed education

• Human: Daily development in virtue, responsibility, and healthy relationships

• Spiritual: Prayer, sacraments, theology, and mentorship woven into school life

• Apostolic: Leadership that prepares students to serve and influence the world

When those four pillars are in place, students grow not just in what they know—but in who they are.

But What About the Cost?

One of the biggest barriers for families is the perceived cost of private school. But the reality may surprise you:

• Through EdChoice scholarships, many Ohio families qualify for thousands in state support—even if they live in Mason

• Royalmont offers tuition assistance and flexible payment plans

• And the investment? It’s in your child’s eternal foundation

Before assuming it’s out of reach, we invite you to explore your options here.

What Our Parents Say

Many Royalmont families originally chose Mason for the strength of its public schools, but later came to value the deeper formation a Catholic school could offer. They tell us again and again: the difference isn’t just in academics—it’s in the way their children grow in virtue, faith, and confidence.

Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Choose Private School

As more families seek alignment between home and school values, interest in Catholic education is rising—even in top public school areas. At Royalmont, our small class sizes, intentional culture, and personalized learning continue to attract families ready for something more.

In fact, due to growth, we’ve expanded into two Kindergarten classes and are seeing increased interest across all grades.

Ready to See the Difference for Yourself?

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or ready to make a change, we invite you to visit Royalmont Academy. Walk the halls. Meet our teachers. See what formation in truth, goodness, and beauty looks like.

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