Top Risks for Independent Schools Remain Steady in 2025

Top Risks for Independent Schools Remain Steady in 2025

Jan 12, 2026, 3:16 PM

(From United Educators) United Educators’ annual Top Risk Survey shows a stable risk landscape among independent and charter K-12 schools. Nine of the top 10 risks mirror last year’s findings, including student mental health, which remains a consistent priority since 2022. Admissions and retention continues as the leading concern since 2020-21, while public safety climbed six percentage points to second place. Recruitment and Hiring dropped to eighth after ranking in the top four since 2022.

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