Private schools are a popular choice for many families in the United States, offering a unique educational experience and a range of religious affiliations. But where are the most private schools located? In this article, we'll explore the top cities in the US with high private school enrollment, and provide an overview of private school demographics. New OrleansNew Orleans is one of the most popular cities for private school enrollment, and it's easy to see why. The city is steeped in French culture and home to some of the most important Catholic educational institutions, such as the Ursulinas, founded by Italian Saint Angela Merici.
Xavier University is also located here, the only historically black Catholic university in the US.
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is another city with a high concentration of private schools. More than 13,000 students are enrolled in Wilmington's 60 private schools, most of which have a religious affiliation. The majority of these schools are Roman Catholic or Christian, and 19 percent of students belong to racial or ethnic minorities.Cleveland, OhioCleveland is another city with a large number of private schools. Nearly 28,000 students attend Cleveland's more than 100 private schools, most of which are linked to a religion. Roman Catholic and Jewish schools are the most frequent, and minority enrollment is 26 percent - higher than Ohio's overall state average. Cleveland also has several elite university preparation institutions, such as Western Reserve Academy.
St. LouisSt. Louis rounds out our list of cities with high private school enrollment. This city has around 200 private schools serving 44,000 students.
The majority are Roman Catholic or Lutheran, and minority enrollment is 17 percent - 2 percent higher than the state average. Students can compete to enroll at St. Louis University, a Jesuit Catholic university that is ranked as one of the best research schools in the country.
Overview of Private Schools in the US
There are 34,576 private schools in the United States serving 5.7 million PK-12 students.Private schools represent 25 percent of all US schools and enroll 10 percent of all PK-12 students. DC has the highest proportion of private and public students, while Utah and Wyoming have some of the lowest proportions. Private school students come from wealthier families than public school students on average - this is true in every state.
Conclusion
Private schools offer an alternative educational experience for many families in the US.New Orleans, Wilmington, Cleveland and St. Louis all have high concentrations of private schools - each with their own unique religious affiliations and demographics. There are more than 34,000 private schools across the US serving 5.7 million PK-12 students - 10 percent of all PK-12 students nationwide - and they come from wealthier families on average than public school students.
