Others say...

"A very enjoyable high school prank movie from early 1980's"
Private School was one of the first Animal-House/American-Pie-type movies that I have seen that was memorable. It is more humorous than laugh out loud but it is very enjoyable. It is rated R for nudity especially Betty Russell's topeless horse-back ride and the girls' shower scenes.

"Private School"
This started out cheesy. Probably one of the lamest movies ive seen and not particularly in a 'good way'...though it had its moments. It seemed like one big excuse to see women naked and the acting was average at best. Its about some students at an all girls private school called Cherryvale Academy. Theres 2 girls that want the same guy whos also a student at a nearby Academy for Men. Also some kind of relationship between one of the girls and that guy. In between all this the guys start dressing up like women to get into the girls dorms to pull pranks on them. As the movie went on it got a little bit better and there were some genuinely funny scenes in it 'like the car scene' but nothing spectacular. I also liked some parts of it and was able to relate to some of the things that went on and laughed to myself. I guess you could call this a 'sex or romantic comedy'. I call it that but also just an excuse to see hot girls naked. 2.5- 3

"Oh Betsy,Betsy,Betsy!!!"
I saw this when it came out and it is typical of the 80s teen romance films of the era. Pheobe Cates was hot but Betsy Russel was every male teens dream. She was super hot and a bad girl. The shower scene was legend. Not a cinematic masterpiece,it is one of the great teen movies of the 80s. Oh Betsy,Betsy,Betsy!!!

"Betsy Russell, Super hot !"
Sure, Phoebe Cates got top billing but this movie belongs to Betsy Russell as she shines in every single scene (and I think Phoebe used body double in her naked shot from behind scene). Betsy's topless scenes are still consider legendary today, too bad her acting career is too short.

The picture transfer is good, clean and sharp while the 2 channel mono is OK, I would have given it a full 5 stars but this DVD has nothing else to offer. Not even theatrical trailer and even worse not even chapter selection just an English subtitle. A commentary by the stars would have put this dvd on a different level. But in the meantime, enjoy Betsy Russel, what a sight.

"Private School DVD review"
I'm glad this finally made it to DVD. After watching it in all of its cheesy glory, I must say, it's still good! Ok, ok, maybe it's just because Phoebe Cates is a goddess and Betsy Russell is so freakin hot. Russell randomly prances around flailing her exposed breasts around like it's nobody's business. In fact, just watching her top come off while horseback riding is completely off the wall, ridiculous, and awesome at the same time. Get this DVD if you like a bunch of random nudity. If you're into the typical 80s fare like Back to School, and Fast Times then you'll dig this movie. You can't be the type of person who cringes at cheesy, dated movies. If anything, get it for Phoebe Cates having sex on the beach.