The Effects of Universal School Vouchers on Private School Tuition and Enrollment: A National Analysis

September 11, 2025 | By Douglas N. Harris, Gabriel Olivier

A new study by REACH researchers finds that school voucher programs in states across the country have so far raised private school enrollment by only about 3%, but the modest gains mask bigger shifts ahead, including rising tuition and benefits flowing mainly to higher-income families and small, religious schools.