[gfmucci]

You are very fortunate. And I have no doubt that there are some excellent schools, both large and small. Nonetheless, there are recent studies that indicate a number of advantages of smaller schools which usually include such things as...

More adult interaction with and influence on students
More opportunity to participate in the most popular activities, e.g. ability to "make the team."
More small group learning opportunities
Greater likelihood of well-rounded socialization
Less peer pressure
Generally shorter travel distances to school because smaller schools are likely to have smaller school districts than large schools that typically draw from a larger area. Shorter travel distance lead to less travel time and greater opportunity for families to participate in school activities.