Research

May 2022 Nonpublic schools save the government considerable money each year by providing the same product as public schools – a quality secular education – at almost no cost to the taxpayer. But how much money do the nonpublic...

Analysis of Funding Awards from Year 4 of New York’s Nonpublic School STEM Teacher Reimbursement Program.  The NYS STEM Teacher Reimbursement Program provides reimbursements to nonpublic schools that employ highly qualified STEM teachers. Read more about the program and...

Long Term Trend – Declining Nonpublic School Enrollment. According to PA Department of Education data, enrollment in PA nonpublic schools declined from 286,597 K-12 students in 2005 to 198,122 in 2020. During this period, enrollment declined almost every year...

2021-2022 NJ Jewish School Enrollment Analysis.  In October 2021, NJ nonpublic school enrollment was 152,324 – 5,217 (3.6%) higher than the previous year. This is notable because it’s the first year on record when NJ nonpublic enrollment has increased. Since...

2022-2023 NJ Jewish School Enrollment Analysis In October 2022, NJ nonpublic school enrollment was 155,075 – 2,884 (1.9%) higher than the previous year. This is the second year on record that NJ nonpublic enrollment has increased. Nonpublic enrollment has decreased...

Enrollment in New York yeshivas and Jewish day schools has grown tremendously since the turn of the century, from 104,797 students in 2000 to 177,252 in 2021 – a 69% increase over the two decades. However, growth over the...

Nonpublic Schools Program Dashboard – 2023 A downloadable dashboard of all nonpublic school funding programs in each state, updated for the 2023-24 school year. Funding categories include Bussing, Nursing, Scholarships, Security funding, In-Kind Support, and Other Support.  

2022-23 Update on NY Jewish School Enrollment     In October 2022, NY nonpublic school enrollment was 420,725 – a decrease of 663 students (-.16%) from the previous year, a continuation of the overall trend of decreased nonpublic school enrollment in...

Executive Summary. After Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, Teach Coalition surveyed its member schools about their security spending. Based on responses from 75 schools enrolling 10% of Jewish students in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, we conclude...