education

There were just 356 schools in America that earned the coveted designation this year.

A good education sure can cost you especially if you decide to go the private school route. Thanks to a new ranking, you can see the 10 most expensive private schools in Illinois based on their annual tuition.

For what it's worth, I'm not on board with all of the stay away from Illinois at all costs lists that occasionally get passed around the internet. However, I'm not an expert mover and there are several moving companies that seem to be in agreement that you might want to avoid moving to the Land of Lincoln.

I was slightly familiar with this Missouri high school, but there were two very important things I was not aware of. First, I did not know that the tuition made it the most costly high school in the state of Missouri and I did not know that it has apparently closed in disgrace.

Being expensive isn't necessarily a bad thing especially if what you're providing is worth the cost. That seems to be the case for the most expensive high school in Wisconsin which really does look like a big, regal castle.

We're not talking best cafeteria or gym here, these rankings are based on smart kids doing smart things, led by smart teachers.

It's been said the most important educational years of your life are spent in elementary school as that's the foundation of everything. That's why it's quite an honor for the Missouri elementary schools that were just named the 50 best in the state.

I believe this is meant as a compliment although I'm not certain everyone will take it that way. Forbes says that there are two places of higher learning in Illinois that are now part of a 'new Ivy League'.

This is one list we don't mind being on.

A study of the most and least educated states in America was recently released, and the report card is NOT good for Indiana and Kentucky.