Using data reported by the schools themselves to the National Center for Education Statistics, Sperling has pages of information on 85,000 schools in over 15,000 districts.

Find special education, vocational, and alternative schools.  How many support staff are available for the students?  What's the pupil/teacher ratio and how much money does the district spend per student.  Looking for a diverse experience for your child/student?  Check the school's racial and ethnic composition.