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Public & Private Schooling (K-12)

Enrolling children in American schools is one of the first big decisions Indian families face — and the system is set up very differently from India. Public schools are free and tied to where you live; private schools charge tuition and admit selectively. These are the official federal tools for finding and comparing schools, plus the rules that protect your child's place in the classroom.

Written and verified by the SOSGI Editorial Team · Facts verified as of August 20, 2026

Find & compare schools (official federal tools)

Public schooling: how enrollment works

Private & independent schools

Your child's rights at school

Looking ahead to college

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