Do private schools get federal funding?

Certain federal education programs under the ESEA, (See question 4.) and IDEA (See question 5.) provide services and benefits to private school students, teachers and, in some programs, parents (as distinct from schools) and require that such services be provided equitably compared to services provided to students and teachers in public schools. read more

However, most schools get their funding from the same type of sources, regardless of the percentages of the budget for each. For most public schools the funding comes from three different levels. The federal government does not officially fund or govern education; this is within the purview of each state. read more

Private schools do not get federal or state funding. Parents pay tuition and those schools affiliated with churches also receive funds from the donations made by the parishoners. Also, graduates often donate funds as well. read more