NAIS Research: Metro Area Report Series

Executive Summary

The NAIS Metro Area Report Series examines key demographic, economic, and education trends across major U.S. metropolitan areas. 

The reports explore the unique factors that shape these cities, offering insights into how population changes, housing dynamics, and education policies intersect to create challenges and opportunities for independent schools and the families they serve. Each report highlights distinct regional trends.

Each report offers relevant data and suggests action steps as schools across the country manage the interplay of regional changes and broader national trends.

Downloadable Content

2026 Reports (PDFs; member login required)

• Boston
• Dallas
• Houston
• Miami
• Philadelphia
• Washington, DC

2025 Reports (PDFs; member login required)

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• New York
• San Francisco
• Seattle

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