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Our nation is blessed by a rich diversity of private schools -- some
rooted in religious traditions, some that provide intensive academic experiences,
some that reflect a particular pedagogy, and some that are specialized
for specific populations. These diverse schools and strong, often faith-based,
communities help fulfill the American ideal of educational pluralism and
collectively contribute to the common good. The types of schools linked
on this page are associated with CAPE's member organizations,
which collectively represent about 80 percent of the private school community
nationwide.
Click here to find out more about the benefits
of private schools.
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to find private schools in your neighborhood by using the NCES Private
School Locator.
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Association of Christian Teachers and Schools
 The Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) offers a wealth of benefits to Christian school teachers and administrators. It strives to enlist every Assemblies of God or Pentecostal / Charismatic Christian teacher and school as active members of its Spirit-filled team. The association’s vision is to join with Christian teachers and schools to build Christian leaders for the 21st century who are empowered by the Holy Spirit. ACTS seeks to promote Christ-centered, Bible-based, Holy Spirit-directed solutions to the education challenges facing our world today.
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Catholic Schools
 The
National Catholic Educational Association
(NCEA) has been providing leadership and service to Catholic education
since 1904. The largest private professional association in the world,
its 200,000 members serve over 7.6 million students in preschools, elementary
and secondary schools, parish catechetical/religious education programs,
diocesan offices, colleges, universities and seminaries.
 The Department
of Education at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops assists the
Catholic bishops in their pastoral mission of teaching and promoting catechesis
and education as a life-long process of total Catholic education that
has, at its heart, evangelization. The department represents the interests
of the Church's educational and catechetical ministries with national,
state, and local agencies that affect these ministries.
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Episcopal Schools
 The
National Association of Episcopal Schools,
an independently incorporated, non-profit, voluntary-membership organization,
supports and serves the vital work and ministry of those who serve Episcopal
preschools and schools, school start-up committees, and regional and diocesan
Episcopal schools associations throughout the Episcopal Church. As part
of its mission and ministry, NAES interprets, represents, and advocates
for Episcopal schools in the education and government communities and
the wider Church.
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Evangelical Christian Schools
 The
Association of Christian Schools International
(ACSI) is a ministry with the goal of being an "enabler" for
the evangelical Christian community of preschools, elementary and secondary
schools, and post-secondary schools. ACSI works to accomplish its mission
by providing information, services, and products needed by more than 4,000
member schools in 90 countries.
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Friends Schools
 The
Friends Council on Education
(FCE) serves Quaker education by advising and consulting with schools
about their work as Friends institutions. Council schools include nursery,
elementary, and secondary schools in the United States. The seventy-six
schools served are some of the oldest in North America, with traditions
that play a major part in the Quaker heritage of the Western World.
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Independent Schools
 The
National Association of Independent Schools
(NAIS), a voluntary non-profit membership association, is the national
advocate for independent elementary and secondary schools in the United
States and abroad. NAIS member schools are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations
that maintain fiscal independence from tax or church monies. They practice
nondiscriminatory policies, are approved by a recognized evaluation process,
and are independently governed by boards of trustees.
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 Agudath Israel of America
Agudath Israel of America, founded in 1922, is a broadly based organization with chapters in major communities throughout the United States and Canada. It sponsors a broad range of constructive projects in the fields of education, children's welfare, and social action affecting the lives of young and old in far-flung parts of the Americas, Israel, Europe, and elsewhere. Its responsibilities include representing and promoting the interests of the Orthodox yeshivos and day schools across the country.
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Lutheran Schools - ELCA
 ELCA
congregations serve children through early childhood education programs,
elementary and secondary schools. The Department
for Schools affirms, serves and encourages these ministries which
serve children and their families.
Teaching in a Lutheran school adds the extra dimension of learning and
living in a Christian context. Teachers in Lutheran schools across the
country and around the world are some of the finest you'll find anywhere.
Quality programs are provided by these teachers so students reach their
full potential intellectually, emotional and physically. They and their
students also develop and renew themselves through prayer, worship and
supportive relationships. If the idea of a vocation that blends your faith
into your daily life appeals to you, there is a great opportunity awaiting
you as a teacher in Lutheran school.
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Lutheran Schools - LC-MS
 In
grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through
Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran
Church-Missouri Synod is to vigorously make known the love of Christ
by Word and deed within our churches, communities, and the world. The
department of School Ministry assists, equips and uplifts Lutheran School
educators, district staff, especially education executives and congregation
leaders, so that through them children may be equipped as disciples of
Jesus. According to the LCMS by-laws, "the
most effective education agencies available to the church for equipping
children and youth for ministry are the full-time Lutheran elementary
and secondary schools.
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Lutheran Schools - WELS
 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Schools exist to educate children, strengthen families, and serve the church with the power of teaching that is deeply rooted in the Bible and fully expresses the love of Jesus. The WELS Commission on Parish Schools exists to guide and assist WELS congregations in advancing the Gospel of Jesus by providing reousrces, training, and personal assistance for starting and strengthening Lutheran schools.
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Montessori Schools - AMS
 Since
its formation in 1960, the American Montessori
Society has been the mainstay of the Montessori movement in the United
States. AMS is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization committed
to promoting quality Montessori education for all children from birth
to 18 years of age.
"Montessori" is a developmentally appropriate approach to learning,
originally designed by Dr. Maria Montessori early in this century. Its
successful application with children from families of all social strata
and special needs continues to attract widespread interest and support.
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Montessori Schools - AMI-USA
 The
Association Montessori
International of the United States (AMI/USA) brings the principles
of Dr. Maria Montessori to the education of children, to help them attain
their full potential in our multicultural society. The goals of
AMI/USA are:
- To promote the growth of Montessori education as formulated by Maria
Montessori in both private and public schools;
- To promote the development of teacher training and assist in establishing
training facilities;
- To foster public understanding of the Montessori pedagogical principles
and practice among families and communities;
- To collaborate with AMI affiliated organizations;
- To maintain effective fiscal and organizational strength.
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National Christian School Association
 The
National Christian School
Association is an educational association of more than 120 secondary
schools in 30 states serving more than 40,000 students. Most NCSA schools
are independent, governed by a self-perpetuating board. A few are a ministry
of a particular congregation, children's home or university. All the schools
have a strong relationship with the churches of Christ. Students of all
faiths are welcome at member schools of the National Christian School
Association.
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Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship
 The Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUEF) is a professional service organization that provides networking opportunities and support services for Charismatically open Christian preschools, elementary/secondary schools, and Bible schools. ORUEF is a vital component in collaborating with the Oral Roberts University to fulfill its goals.
With a network of schools that serve more than 36,000 K-12 students in the United States, ORUEF "seeks to instill within member schools an enthusiasm to be responsible and reputable leaders in the field of education—professionally, academically, and spiritually." Another goal is to help Christian schools become stronger while increasing camaraderie among Christian school leaders, teachers, and staff.
The many services that ORUEF provides member schools include "a National Christian Honor Student Association, legal referral, assistance in curriculum development, new school seminars, and the National Christian High School Finals Competition. Each May ORUEF sponsors on the ORU campus, a national Christian high school competition with approximately 1,500 students competing in over 140 events, including art, music, drama, speech, debate, academics, athletics, and cheerleading."
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Reformed Christian Schools
 Christian
Schools International is a dynamic and growing community of Christian
day schools and affiliated institutions which share a Reformed, Christian
perspective. Our mission is to advance Christian education and to support
schools in their task of teaching students to know God and his world and
to glorify him through obedient service. CSI serves over 475 schools,
with a combined enrollment of over 100,000 students, and has been doing
so since 1920.
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Seventh-day Adventist Schools
 The Seventh-day
Adventist Church in North America operates a system of elementary
and secondary education that began in 1872. The unique philosophy of Christian
education of the Church is based on the Scriptures and the writings of
Ellen G White. All children and youth have been entrusted by the Church
to the education system for spiritual nurture and educational excellence.
The primary aim of Seventh-day Adventist education is to provide opportunity
for students to accept Christ as their Savior, to allow the Holy Spirit
to transform their lives, and to fulfill the commission of preaching the
gospel to all the world.
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Waldorf Schools
 The
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) is an association
of independent Waldorf schools and Waldorf teacher education institutes.
AWSNA's mission is to encourage and further Waldorf education, and to
assist each school and teacher training center linked through it in the
United States, Canada and Mexico to improve the quality of the education
it offers.
Waldorf Education is a developmentally appropriate, balanced education
that integrates the arts and academics for children from preschool through
twelfth grade. Waldorf Education encourages the development of each child's
sense of truth, beauty, and goodness; an antidote to violence, alienation,
and cynicism. The aim of the education is to fully develop the capacities
of each student and to inspire a love for lifelong learning.
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