
CV NEWS FEED // Catholic school enrollment trends across America look promising for the future of Catholic education, according to new data from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Though enrollment in Catholic schools nationally has declined 14.2% in ten years, the data showed that enrollment recently became more stable, with no loss of student population between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
The data showed that schools in Florida have done exceptionally well, with enrollment up 9% over the last ten years.
“Amidst societal upheaval and educational instability, Catholic schools have emerged as beacons of stability, reversing years of enrollment decline,” the NCEA reported in a summary of the data. “Faced with challenges such as technological shifts, demographic changes and the pandemic’s impact, these institutions have adapted strategically.”
“The following key findings directly reflect how Catholic schools have not only stabilized but also begun to flourish anew,” the NCEA continued. “This resilience underscores their enduring commitment to providing a grounded, faith-based education in a world that often seems in flux.
The report also found that nationally, 20 new Catholic schools have opened, 55 have closed or consolidated, and 38% of all schools have a waiting list.
