In the United States, there are far more public school students than private school students. In 2021, about 11.2 million students were enrolled in private schools in the United States. For public school students, this figure stood at close to 63 million students.

The National Center for Education Statistics’ (NCES) Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates (EDGE) program develops bi-annually updated point locations (latitude and longitude) for private schools included in the NCES Private School Survey (PSS). The PSS is conducted to provide a biennial count of the total number of private schools, teachers, and students. The PSS school _location and associated geographic area assignments are derived from reported information about the physical _location of private schools. The school geocode file includes supplemental geographic information for the universe of schools reported in the 2021-2022 PSS school collection, and they can be integrated with the survey files through use of institutional identifiers included in both sources. For more information about NCES school point data, see: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/Geographic/SchoolLocations and https://nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/Geographic/LocaleBoundaries.All information contained in this file is in the public _domain. Data users are advised to review NCES program documentation and feature class metadata to understand the limitations and appropriate use of these data.

In 2022, around **** million students were enrolled in private schools in Thailand. The figures showed a fluctuation in private school enrollment for students of all education levels. Private education in Thailand is sometimes more preferred than public schooling when it comes to education levels below college or university.

Private schools have struggled to maintain enrollment and revenue as the population of children in the K-12 age range evaporates. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the International Monetary Fund report that the fertility rate has continued to plunge further below replacement levels, and the National Center for Health Statistics reports a drop of over 100,000 births per year since 2020. This demographic shift has led to fewer children entering the K-12 age range and smaller graduating classes. Immigration helps reduce low birth rates' impact on the US population, but less than a tenth of immigrating students attend private K-12 schools. Ultimately, the National Center for Education Statistics projects a drop in private school enrollment from 6.0 million in 2020 to 5.5 million by 2025. To mitigate these challenges, many private schools have increased tuition fees, which may exclude families unable to afford the higher costs. Revenue has been sinking at a CAGR of 1.5% to an estimated $79.3 billion over the five years through 2025, including an expected 0.3% slump in 2025 alone. Declining birth rates, alongside the rise of charter schools, have reshaped the educational landscape. Charter schools now operate in 45 states, offering specialized education at lower costs than private schools and attracting many parents. This expansion has resulted in only a slight 2.3% slump in public school enrollment since 2020, compared to an 8.2% drop in private schools. However, government assistance is beginning to help private schools become more accessible. School choice programs, especially vouchers and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), are becoming especially prevalent and have the full support of the Trump administration. Private schools will continue becoming more accessible as parents gain the ability to use public funds for private education. Birth rates will continue dropping, but government assistance and growing incomes will help stave off further dips in revenue. Larger, well-established private schools may better navigate challenges by balancing tuition hikes with financial aid offerings targeted at higher-income families. To stay competitive with charter and public alternatives, private schools might offer more personalized educational experiences. By leveraging potential government support and adjusting their strategies, private schools will buoy enrollment and revenue amid persisting headwinds. Revenue is set to see stagnant growth and will reach $73.4 billion by the end of 2030.

This Private Schools feature dataset is composed of private elementary and secondary education facilities in the United States as defined by the Private School Survey (PSS, https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES, https://nces.ed.gov), US Department of Education for the 2017-2018 school year. This includes all prekindergarten through 12th grade schools as tracked by the PSS. This feature class contains all MEDS/MEDS+ as approved by NGA. Complete field and attribute information is available in the ”Entities and Attributes” metadata section. Geographical coverage is depicted in the thumbnail above and detailed in the Place Keyword section of the metadata. This release includes the addition of 2675 new records, modifications to the spatial location and/or attribution of 19836 records, the removal of 254 records no longer applicable. Additionally, 10,870 records were removed that previously had a STATUS value of 2 (Unknown; not represented in the most recent PSS data) and duplicate records identified by ORNL.

In the academic year 2021/2022, the number of students enrolled in private high schools in Mexico amounted to approximately *******, by far the lowest figure in the analyzed period. The enrollment on high schools in Mexico is mandatory. Children attending a high school in the country are usually between 15 and 18 years old.

The Private School Universe Survey, 2003-04 (PSS 2003-04), is a study that is part of the Private School Universe program. PSS 2003-04 (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/) is a cross-sectional survey that collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including religious orientation, level of school, length of school year, length of school day, total enrollment (K-12), race/ethnicity of students, number of high school graduates, number of teachers employed, program emphasis, and existence and type of kindergarten program. The study was conducted using mail questionnaires and telephone follow-up of all private schools in the United States. The PSS universe consists of a diverse population of schools. It includes both schools with a religious orientation (e.g., Catholic, Lutheran, or Jewish) and nonsectarian schools with programs ranging from regular to special emphasis and special education. The study's unweighted and weighted response rates were both 94 percent. Key statistics produced from PSS 2003-04 are on the growth of religiously affiliated schools, the number of private high school graduates, the length of the school year for various private schools, and the number of private school students and teachers.

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Brazil BR: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data was reported at 18.323 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.511 % for 2021. Brazil BR: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data is updated yearly, averaging 14.234 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2022, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.657 % in 2019 and a record low of 8.056 % in 2001. Brazil BR: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

The 1989-90 Private School Universe Survey (PSS 1989-90) is a study that is part of the Private School Universe program; program data is available since 1989-1990 at . PSS 1989-90 (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/) is a cross-sectional survey that collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including religious orientation, level of school, length of school year, length of school day, total enrollment (K-12), race/ethnicity of students, number of high school graduates, number of teachers employed, program emphasis, and existence and type of kindergarten program. The study was conducted using mail questionnaires and telephone follow-up of all private schools in the United States. The PSS includes both schools with a religious orientation (e.g., Catholic, Lutheran, or Jewish) and nonsectarian schools with programs ranging from regular to special emphasis and special education. Key statistics produced from PSS 1989-90 are on the number of religiously affiliated schools, the number of private high school graduates, and the number of private school students and teachers.

United Kingdom UK: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 70.828 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.494 % for 2014. United Kingdom UK: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 27.445 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.828 % in 2015 and a record low of 24.869 % in 2007. United Kingdom UK: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

France FR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 25.391 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.876 % for 2014. France FR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 25.391 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.169 % in 2012 and a record low of 24.990 % in 1999. France FR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

About the Private School Universe Survey (PSS)OverviewWith increasing concern about alternatives in education, the interest and need for data on private education has also increased. NCES has made the collection of data on private elementary and secondary schools a priority.The purposes of this data collection activity are; a) to generate biennial data on the total number of private schools, teachers, and students; and b) to build an accurate and complete list of private schools to serve as a sampling frame for NCES surveys of private schools. The PSS began with the 1989-90 school year and has been conducted every two years since.DesignThe target population for the survey consists of all private schools in the U.S. that meet the NCES definition (i.e., a private school is not supported primarily by public funds, provides classroom instruction for one or more of grades K-12 or comparable ungraded levels, and has one or more teachers. Organizations or institutions that provide support for home schooling without offering classroom instruction for students are not included.). The survey universe is composed of schools from several sources. The main source is a list frame, initially developed for the 1989-90 survey. The list is updated periodically by matching it with lists provided by nationwide private school associations, state departments of education, and other national private school guides and sources. Additionally, an area frame search is conducted by the Bureau of the Census.ComponentsThe PSS consists of a single survey that is completed by administrative personnel in private schools. Information collected includes: religious orientation; level of school; size of school; length of school year, length of school day; total enrollment (K-12); number of high school graduates, whether a school is single-sexed or coeducational and enrollment by sex; number of teachers employed; program emphasis; existence and type of kindergarten program.Policy and Research IssuesThe Private School Survey produces data similar to that of the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) for the public schools. The data are useful for a variety of policy- and research-relevant issues, such as the growth of religiously-affiliated schools, the length of the school year, the number of private high school graduates, and the number of private school students and teachers.Data OrganizationThis page collects all of the tables in the PSS tables library. The tables are organized into folders by year, and then further folders by category. Finally, each table has its own folder, which contains one or two excel files depending on the table.Every year folder has a catalog csv that provides a crosswalk between the folder names and the original table names, except for the 2001-2002 folder, where a catalog could not be generated.Additionally, the documentation folder has all documentation and methodological documents found here: https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/pssdata.asp, though not data files.The reports folder contains reports related to PSS found via searching NCES's resource library.

Jordan Number of Schools: Private Education data was reported at 3,055.000 Unit in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,870.000 Unit for 2015. Jordan Number of Schools: Private Education data is updated yearly, averaging 2,190.000 Unit from Jun 2002 (Median) to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,055.000 Unit in 2016 and a record low of 1,981.000 Unit in 2002. Jordan Number of Schools: Private Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Jordan – Table JO.G007: Education Statistics.

Belgium BE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 59.209 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59.813 % for 2021. Belgium BE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 58.192 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2022, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.768 % in 1999 and a record low of 57.112 % in 2006. Belgium BE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

The National Center for Education Statistics’ (NCES) Education Demographic and Geographic Estimate (EDGE) program develops bi-annually updated point locations (latitude and longitude) for private schools included in the NCES Private School Survey (PSS). The PSS is conducted to generate biennial data on the total number of private schools, teachers, and students, and to build an accurate and complete list of private schools to serve as a sampling frame for NCES surveys. The PSS school location and associated geographic area assignments are derived from reported information about the physical location of private schools. The school geocode file includes supplemental geographic information for the universe of schools reported in the 2017-2018 PSS school sample, and they can be integrated with the survey files through use of institutional identifiers included in both sources. For more information about NCES school point data, see: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/Geographic/SchoolLocations and https://nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/Geographic/LocaleBoundaries.All information contained in this file is in the public domain. Data users are advised to review NCES program documentation and feature class metadata to understand the limitations and appropriate use of these data.

The National Center for Education Statistics’ (NCES) Education Demographic and Geographic Estimate (EDGE) program develops bi-annually updated point locations (latitude and longitude) for private schools included in the NCES Private School Survey (PSS). The PSS is conducted to generate biennial data on the total number of private schools, teachers, and students, and to build an accurate and complete list of private schools to serve as a sampling frame for NCES surveys. The PSS school location and associated geographic area assignments are derived from reported information about the physical location of private schools. The school geocode file includes supplemental geographic information for the universe of schools reported in the 2015-2016 PSS school sample, and they can be integrated with the survey files through use of institutional identifiers included in both sources. For more information about NCES school point data, see: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/Geographic/SchoolLocations and https://nces.ed.gov/programs/edge/Geographic/LocaleBoundaries.All information contained in this file is in the public domain. Data users are advised to review NCES program documentation and feature class metadata to understand the limitations and appropriate use of these data.

Private or independent school enrolments in regular programs for youth in elementary and secondary schools, by age and sex.

Hong Kong HK: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data was reported at 18.945 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.002 % for 2015. Hong Kong HK: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data is updated yearly, averaging 14.823 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 95.868 % in 1976 and a record low of 9.500 % in 1991. Hong Kong HK: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.World Bank.WDI: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

The 1999-2000 Private School Universe Survey (PSS 1999-2000) is a study that is part of the Private School Universe program; program data is available since 1989-1990 at . PSS 1999-2000 (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/) is a cross-sectional survey that collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including religious orientation, level of school, length of school year, length of school day, total enrollment, race/ethnicity of students, number of high school graduates, number of teachers employed, program emphasis, and existence and type of kindergarten program. The study was conducted using mail questionnaires and telephone follow-up of all private schools in the United States. The PSS includes both schools with a religious orientation (e.g., Catholic, Lutheran, or Jewish) and nonsectarian schools with programs ranging from regular to special emphasis and special education. Key statistics produced from PSS 1999-2000 are on the number of religiously affiliated schools, the number of private high school graduates, and the number of private school students and teachers.