Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2011-12 Private School Universe Survey

Title:	Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2011-12 Private School Universe Survey
Description:	This First Look Report provides selected findings from the 2011-12 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) regarding private schools that were in operation during the 2011-12 school year. The data include information on school size, school level, religious orientation, association membership, geographic region, community type, and program emphasis. The PSS collects nonfiscal data biennially from the universe of private schools in the United States with grades kindergarten through twelve.
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (1439KB)
Cover Date:	July 2013
Web Release:	July 9, 2013
Publication #:	NCES 2013316
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Stephen Broughman and Nancy Swaim
Type of Product:	First Look / ED TAB
Survey/Program Areas:	Private School Survey (PSS)
Keywords:	Enrollment • elementary and secondary schools Gender Geographic Regions High-School Graduates Minorities • in elementary/secondary schools Private Schools Race/Ethnicity States • counts by state
Questions:	For questions about the content of this First Look / ED TAB, please contact: Ryan Iaconelli.