There is no statement from Ellen White that “the worst Adventist (or church) school is better than the best public school.” She did, however, warn of the dangers of public schools, and strongly emphasized
the many advantages of Christian education over the false theories, influences,
and associations connected with the public school system. See, for example,
Testimonies, vol. 6, pp. 193-196.
Thought for the Day
Men of the highest education in the arts and sciences have learned precious lessons from Christians in humble life who were designated by the world as unlearned. But these obscure disciples had obtained an education in the highest of all schools. They had sat at the feet of Him who spoke as "never man spake." Desire of Ages, p. 251