National test scores show that if the Catholic school system were a state, it would rank number one in the nation. In contrast, the U.S. public school system, managed by the Department of Education, now ranks only 18th in the world. America used rank close to the best in the world.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/department-ed-not-needed-catholic-schools-are-doing/
Catholic school refugee here.I learned some unintended lessons in school, and can point out failings, but academically, I got a dandy education....