Basic Needs

Schools

Preschool, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and community colleges.

Basic Needs Employment and Education Schools

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Charter Schools

Schools typically outside the regular school system that provide learning in an alternative format or with a particular subject focus.

Community Colleges

Post 12th grade education that is local and generally not attended by living there full time. Often offering 2-year degrees and focusing on job preparation.

Federally-funded child development program that helps to create the same opportunities for success for children despite low household income or disability.

Montessori Schools

Private schools that follow the Montessori method of teaching children: one where children are taught self-control and immersion in topics of their own interest.

Parochial Schools

Private schools funded by tuition and private money rather than public taxes.

Private Day Schools

Private schools funded by tuition and private money rather than public taxes where students do not board overnight.

Schools that are free and open to all children, funded through taxes.

Schools children attend before Kindergarten or Grade 1 with the aim of socialization and preparation for grade school.