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A '''parochial school''' in the United States is a private elementary or high school run by a church.  They do not receive any federal, state or local funds, but parents may receive tax breaks and [[School vouchers]] good for tuition.  Most are operated by the [[Catholic Church]], but Lutherans, Reformed and Jews operate some schools. By convention, private Christian schools run by Baptists and evangelicals are not called "parochial."  

A '''parochial school''' in the United States is a private elementary or high school run by a church.  They do not receive any federal, state or local funds, but parents may receive [[School vouchers]] good for tuition.  Most are operated by the [[Catholic Church]], but Lutherans, Reformed and Jews operate some schools. By convention, private Christian schools run by Baptists and evangelicals are not called "parochial."  

In 1890 parochial schools came under political attack by Republicans in Wisconsin. Democrats defended the schools and won the election.  See [[Bennett Law]]

In 1890 parochial schools came under political attack by Republicans in Wisconsin. Democrats defended the schools and won the election.  See [[Bennett Law]]

 

Since the 1960s the number of students in parochial schools in the [[United States]] has been declining, and many have closed.

Since the 1960s the number of students in parochial schools in the [[United States]] has been declining, and many have closed.