Average Public School Spending / Student

The national average public school spending / student is approximately $17,090 (2026).
The state with the highest average student spending is New York, with $32,210 spent per student. The state with the lowest average student spending is Idaho, with $9,364 per student.
Spending Student Range: $9,364 $32,210 Avg. Spending Student: $17,090

Average Public School Spending / Student (2026)

State
Average Spending / Student
School Districts with Highest Spending / Student

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The state with highest average student spending / student is New York, with $32,210. The state with lowest average student spending / student is Idaho, with $9,364.