March 20, 2024

NCEA Releases 2023-2024 Data on State of Catholic Schools

The annual NCEA report on Catholic school trends, United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2023 – 2024: Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing, released March 20, 2024.

Arlington, VA – The Data Brief: 2023 – 2024 Catholic School Enrollment highlights the most significant findings of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Catholic school trends.

The full release of the United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2023 – 2024: Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing is now available and free to members on the NCEA website.

In advance of the full report, this Data Brief is a high-level overview of the current state of Catholic education in the United States, highlighting enrollment, school closures and openings, teacher retention, school choice and other important topics.

The current numbers show that Catholic school enrollment is steady and families continue to send their children to Catholic schools even when they move from one region of the country to another.

Catholic schools continue the legacy that has characterized Catholic education for generations: academic excellence, a strong sense of community and a faith-filled education for students nationwide.

For more information, visit www.NCEA.org/CatholicSchoolData and connect with NCEA on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

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