Private School Statistics at a Glance

Private School Statistics at a Glance How many private schools are there in the United States? How many students attend them? What's the average tuition? (Unless otherwise noted, all data are from the National Center for Education Statistics.)

Parent Satisfaction Highest in Private Schools

Private school parents are significantly more satisfied with the schools their children attend than are parents from other sectors, including public charter schools and public district schools.

Private School Enrollment Grows

The number of private school students increased from 5.3 million to 5.4 million between 2011-12 and 2013-14, according to a…

Private School Students More Likely to Attain College Degrees

With a college degree widely regarded as a ticket to success in life, it turns out that students attending private…

The 2011-12 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS)

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in August 2013 released selected findings from the 2011-12 Schools and Staffing Survey…

Private Schools: A Brief Portrait

In May 2002, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released its annual report to Congress on the condition of education.

Private Schools Encourage More Community Service

In March 2000, the National Center for Education Statistics issued a report entitled Service-Learning and Community Service Among 6th- Through…

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