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Private Schools in the United States

Private K-12 schools from the NCES Private School Survey, with grades, enrollment, religious affiliation and student-teacher ratio. 22,510 private schools · Data as of 10/01/2024

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Frequently asked questions

How many private schools are in the U.S.?
Our data lists 22,510 private schools across all 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories, as of 10/01/2024.
Which state has the most private schools?
California has the most with 2,335, followed by Florida (2,004), Pennsylvania (1,567), Texas (1,330).
Where does this private school data come from?
It comes from official public data published by U.S. government agencies. Each page lists its source and the date it was last updated.