parentcenter Preschool Index - Great information on choosing the right preschool for your child, school readiness, message boards, and many useful articles.
National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (naccrra) - This organization helps families find, evaluate, or pay for child care. They also provide training to child care providers. Search for a local child care resource and referral organization in your area. The site also has articles on choosing the right place for their child and a special section for military families looking for child care.
Parent Cooperative Preschools International (PCPI) - Non-profit council that supports the concept of parents being involved and participating in early childhood education programs. You can find a list of member schools and councils. Learn what a preschool co-op is and what it means for your child.
School Search K-12 & College
greatschools - Research and compare private & public elemenary, middle, high schools in your area. Detailed listings rank the school, gives a median household income, violent crime index, cost of living, and parent reviews. The site also has a comprehensive list of educational articles.
Institute of Education Sciences (ies) - Search for a college, library, or private and public schools. You can specify school type (magnet or charter), school description, or grade level. Enrollment and school characteristics are given with the search.
Local School Directory - Over 130,000 public and private schools are listed in this directory starting at pre-k through high school. Information includes: school calendars, Web sites, statistical information, and school reviews.
Private School Report - Locate a private school in your state and receive demographic information about the school.
Private School Review - Detailed profiles of private elementary & high schools, as well as the surrounding communities.
Public School Review - Research public elementary, middle, and high schools as well as the community around the school. Information includes: #of students, ethnicity %, school performance, surrounding area statistics, and school district info. Also learn about magnet and charter schools.
