Primary School Choices

Choose a primary school that is near your house or alittle far which need to take school bus? The primary school which near my house: Pros - near, Convenience and heard that the student care is strict. Cons - the teachers are not strict, they hardly communicate or update parents on the progress or if the child did not do homework for example. The primary school which not near my house Pros - heard that the teacher is more strict and will keep the parents updated. Cons - distance, inconvenience. Please advice!