I will second everything that falconvalley said and add also; Make sure you visit each school you are planning to attend. You are going to be spending a lot of time and money there. Make sure it is somewhere you feel comfortable with. I am currently looking to tack on some ratings, and while shopping around, I have found that I know immediately whether a place is 'for me' (or not) just by walking in there. All schools have good and bad. So you just have to find one that is the closest fit to what you are looking for. And a lot of schools make big promises to get you an interview, but it's up to you to get the job. So make sure you get out of there with a solid education and good training. Remember first and foremost, you've got to fly the plane! (so find a school that will teach you, not just promise you hours and convenience.)
With having a family, also take into consideration whether the location of the school will be good for them. You are going to be there for a little while, it needs to work for them too, or it will only add more stress to your training. Good luck, and let us know what you decide.