Regional accreditation means a secured membership in one of the six regional associations that accredit schools in the 50 U.S. states and in many foreign countries. The six regional associations recognized as the accrediting bodies for public schools throughout the country are:
Northwest Accreditation Commission
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association Secondary
New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
