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School Choice

School choice guidance and resources for parents, families, states, and local education agencies (LEAs).

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. 

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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.

 

Search for Private Schools

Charter School Programs

Grant programs that support creating new public charter schools, replicating high-quality public charter schools, and disseminating best practices.

Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP)

View information about the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant competition.

DC School Choice: Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act

Grant that provides low-income families in the District of Columbia with expanded education options.

Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

Resources for families, SEAs, LEAs, and communities on creating and implementing high-quality, effective, and evidence-based DLI programs.

School Choice Education Organizations

Find national organizations that represent private, faith-based, independent, home schools, and other school choice options in the U.S.

Education Statistics

Find a compilation of data and research about private, public, and home school settings, including enrollment, staffing, and achievement trends.

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January 27, 2025