CARA Services for Catholic Schools

CARA supports Catholic schools in meeting accreditation requirements through surveys that promote broad participation and thoughtful discernment. We design questionnaires that satisfy accrediting standards while also gathering insights requested by parish and school leadership. With CARA’s polished survey layout and detailed reporting, schools receive a more professional, comprehensive, and mission-focused assessment than a typical accreditation survey—helping the whole community walk forward together in a spirit of synodality.

CARA School Surveys cover:

  • academics

  • extracurricular activities

  • mission and ministry

  • school personnel

  • communications

  • facilities

  • tuition/costs

  • demographics of your student body

 

  • parental involvement

  • fundraising

  • transportation

  • uniforms

  • school day schedule

  • student leadership development

  • preparation for high school and/or college

For more information about how CARA can help your Catholic school with planning, contact CARA Schools Team, Mary Ellen Fise.

 
School Fact Sheet
Sample Report
 

Catholic School Parent Surveys

CARA partners with school leadership to design and analyze custom parent surveys. We help you gather actionable feedback from families to strengthen school community, refine operations, and guide future planning.

Key Survey Topics

  • Satisfaction & Leadership: Measure parental satisfaction with school administration and staff.

  • Facilities & Environment: Gauge parent feedback on school facilities, safety, and campus resources.

  • School Advocacy: Track parent satisfaction and promoter potential (likelihood to recommend the school to family and friends).

What You Receive

  • User-Friendly Statistical Report: A clear, easy-to-read summary highlighting key findings and trends.

  • Sub-Population Analysis: Detailed breakdowns to see how responses vary across grade levels, newer vs. returning families, or other sub-groups.

We also offer surveys for parents in the parish and surveys for school accreditation.