As of the 2024-25 school year, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) records a national PreK–12 enrollment of 1.7 million students across nearly 6,000 Catholic schools, reflecting the nationwide influence of a Christ-centered education. For millions of...
As the school year rounds into spring, many private K–12 schools begin shifting their focus toward new student recruitment and admissions. And while outreach is critical, there’s another enrollment lever that deserves just as much attention—retention. After all, the...
Transfer students often arrive at schools on accelerated timelines—sometimes mid-semester, sometimes unexpectedly. Unlike students going through the standard admissions process, transfer families often don’t have the luxury of extended decision-making windows or...
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making in Catholic schools. According to the NCEA’s National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools, an excellent...
In the 2023–2024 school year, private school enrollment in states with robust school choice programs experienced significant growth. For example, Indiana, Ohio, and Florida reported enrollments of 90,000, 170,000, and 440,000 students, respectively, representing...
Private Catholic K-12 schools have long been pillars of faith-based education, nurturing students academically and spiritually. In recent years, many of these institutions have faced financial challenges due to rising tuition costs and changing demographics. However,...
