Education was not generally encouraged in any of the Middle colonies. Sectarian schools were established, but soon declined; private schools were often supported by small associations; the Penn Charter School, the only public school in Pennsylvania, was opened in 1698.
Religious toleration was the nominal rule in these colonies, though Roman Catholics were not allowed to hold office except in Pennsylvania. The Church of England was established everywhere except in Pennsylvania, but Congregationalism, Quakerism, the Dutch Reformed Church, Lutheranism and Scotch Presbyterianism, each predominated in some populous communities, while many small sects existed in considerable numbers. Crime was neither frequent nor of high degree; punishments were usually severe and often of a public nature.
Religious toleration was the nominal rule in these colonies, though Roman Catholics were not allowed to hold office except in Pennsylvania. The Church of England was established everywhere except in Pennsylvania, but Congregationalism, Quakerism, the Dutch Reformed Church, Lutheranism and Scotch Presbyterianism, each predominated in some populous communities, while many small sects existed in considerable numbers. Crime was neither frequent nor of high degree; punishments were usually severe and often of a public nature.
People of the middle colonies were generally grouped into three social classes: the gentry, the rich people and best educated; the middle class, basically farmers and small merchants; and the lower class, sailors and apprentices. so the schools were very expensive back then. 'cant find exact prices'