Elementary School - Private or state? Does it matter at this level where you send your kid?

I agree that this is a personal decision and you need to do what works for your family. It does not matter what famous people do. FWIW I know of a local public school where several very famous people sent their children.

Both of my kids attended K-12 public schools and I would do it again. One attended a public college followed by private grad school. The other attends a public university.