A reader sent me the graph above, from the New York City Independent Budget Office, with this news:
- Jewish schools now serve the largest number of students among nonpublic schools, with enrollment close to 95,000.
- Enrollment at Jewish schools has eclipsed that of Roman Catholic schools, historically the most popular alternative to public schools.
- Enrollment in Roman Catholic schools declined by over 47,000 students (35 percent) from 2002-2003 through 2012-2013.
- Independent schools have grown by 6,600 students (19 percent) in those same years.
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