Find guidance and resources for parents, families, states, and local education agencies (LEAs) related to school choice including information on private schools, charter schools, homeschooling, magnet schools, and other school choice options.

Find a Private School
Visit ED's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to search for pre-K through grade 12 private schools in your area.
Grant programs that support creating new public charter schools, replicating high-quality public charter schools, and disseminating best practices.
View information about the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant competition.
Grant that provides low-income families in the District of Columbia with expanded education options.
Resources for families, SEAs, LEAs, and communities on creating and implementing high-quality, effective, and evidence-based DLI programs.
Find national organizations that represent private, faith-based, independent, home schools, and other school choice options in the U.S.
Find a compilation of data and research about private, public, and home school settings, including enrollment, staffing, and achievement trends.