Public & Private School Organizations

Public and Private School Organizations

These local and national organizations offer information on a variety of educational options.

information and advocacy group. Website offers resources on homeschooling, support groups and more.

Association of Independent Schools in New England

781-843-8440; aisne.org Provides services to members, including Massachusetts private schools, promotes educational leadership and offers an online directory of member schools.

Massachusetts Department of Education Information Services

doe.mass.edu/infoservices Provides profiles of Massachusetts public school districts, and data on enrollment, dropout rates and plans of high school graduates.

Massachusetts Home Learning Association

mhla.org The oldest statewide home school organization in Massachusetts is a support,

Montessori Schools of Massachusetts

508-789-6546; msmresources.org Explains the Montessori education method and offers a list of Massachusetts Montessori schools.

National Association of Independent Schools

202-973-9700; nais.org Provides a database of member schools plus tips for choosing and applying to a school, obtaining financial aid and more.

National Catholic Educational Association

800-711-6232; ncea.org Information on a private, Catholic education from educators and institutions serving students in elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.