Educational Support Services

Industry Overview

Educational support services (NAICS 6117) encompasses organizations that provide specialized support functions to the education system, including educational assessment and evaluation services, curriculum development, instructional materials production, and other ancillary services that enhance educational delivery. This industry group plays a critical role in the broader educational services sector by supplying essential infrastructure, testing services, and supplementary resources that schools, colleges, and training programs rely upon to operate effectively. The sector includes test administration and scoring services, educational research organizations, curriculum publishers, educational consultants, and entities providing school assessment services that support educational institutions across K-12, higher education, and professional training sectors.