A lot of the homeschoolers on our state board decided they could do a much better job with their kids than the public schools, and they can work with their kids in a more relaxed atmosphere.
We were seriously looking at homeschooling. However, I really wanted my daughter to have a certain reading program. When we found the private school with the reading program, we did the math and it basically came out the same price: homeschooling and hire a reading tutor or private school with the reading program. I think the private school must subsidize some of the reading program from the other kids tuition.
Anyway, after having such a bad year last year, I am all set to homeschool my kids if the private school doesn't work out. I have ISPs that I can join. I have researched curriculum. I am all prepared. Last year, I was in such shock about school problems.