Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2015-16 Private School Universe Survey

Title:	Characteristics of Private Schools in the United States: Results From the 2015-16 Private School Universe Survey
Description:	This First Look Report provides selected findings from the 2015-16 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) regarding private schools that were in operation during the 2015-16 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. (2MB)
Cover Date:	August 2017
Web Release:	August 15, 2017
Publication #:	NCES 2017073
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Stephen Broughman, Adam Rettig, and Jennifer Peterson
Type of Product:	First Look / ED TAB
Survey/Program Areas:	Private School Survey (PSS)
Keywords:	Enrollment • elementary and secondary schools High School • high school graduates Private Schools
Questions:	For questions about the content of this First Look / ED TAB, please contact: Ryan Iaconelli.