Both private and public schools ask students to do fund raising, usually in the form of selling something such as wrapping paper or candy. Private schools do more of this type of thing, branching out into silent auctions and pumpkin patches and bake sales and the like. Usually the funds from fund raising go towards the PTA.
You’ve got a choice in your child’s education, and it’s important enough to check out all of the options. Look around in your area to see what is available. Talk to neighbors and other parents to find out their opinion of local schools. Interview administrators to find out if their school is right for your child. Once you get all the information, you will be able to make an intelligent, informed school choice.