Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools Range: 80%
97%
Avg. Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools: 90%
Trends in the Percentage of Students Enrolled in Public Schools
| Year | National Average |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 89.6% |
| 2024 | 89.4% |
| 2023 | 90.6% |
| 2022 | 90.9% |
| 2021 | 90.7% |
| 2020 | 90.7% |
| 2019 | 90.7% |
| 2018 | 90.7% |
| 2017 | 91% |
| 2016 | 90.9% |
| 2015 | 90.9% |
States With Highest Percentage of Students Enrolled in Public Schools (2026-27)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(89,935 out of 92,490 students)
(89,935 out of 92,490 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(675,973 out of 698,278 students)
(675,973 out of 698,278 students)
Rank: #3-43-4.
95%
(127,180 out of 134,112 students)
(127,180 out of 134,112 students)
Rank: #3-43-4.
95%
(242,065 out of 255,991 students)
(242,065 out of 255,991 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(697,407 out of 738,365 students)
(697,407 out of 738,365 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(490,105 out of 520,039 students)
(490,105 out of 520,039 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(474,780 out of 503,877 students)
(474,780 out of 503,877 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(5,524,796 out of 5,874,927 students)
(5,524,796 out of 5,874,927 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(314,729 out of 336,341 students)
(314,729 out of 336,341 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(1,108,833 out of 1,187,470 students)
(1,108,833 out of 1,187,470 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(310,536 out of 334,004 students)
(310,536 out of 334,004 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(864,096 out of 935,401 students)
(864,096 out of 935,401 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(147,349 out of 160,056 students)
(147,349 out of 160,056 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(1,548,397 out of 1,685,467 students)
(1,548,397 out of 1,685,467 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(477,073 out of 519,977 students)
(477,073 out of 519,977 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(795,969 out of 868,863 students)
(795,969 out of 868,863 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(1,744,103 out of 1,905,752 students)
(1,744,103 out of 1,905,752 students)
Rank: #18-1918-19.
91%
(122,894 out of 134,774 students)
(122,894 out of 134,774 students)
Rank: #18-1918-19.
91%
(146,776 out of 161,763 students)
(146,776 out of 161,763 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(497,791 out of 550,521 students)
(497,791 out of 550,521 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,367,533 out of 1,513,646 students)
(1,367,533 out of 1,513,646 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(539,256 out of 597,593 students)
(539,256 out of 597,593 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,096,693 out of 1,215,441 students)
(1,096,693 out of 1,215,441 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(751,099 out of 832,834 students)
(751,099 out of 832,834 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(655,790 out of 727,728 students)
(655,790 out of 727,728 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(875,540 out of 972,697 students)
(875,540 out of 972,697 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,000,990 out of 1,114,682 students)
(1,000,990 out of 1,114,682 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(5,788,587 out of 6,447,716 students)
(5,788,587 out of 6,447,716 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(166,401 out of 185,877 students)
(166,401 out of 185,877 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,036,015 out of 1,158,374 students)
(1,036,015 out of 1,158,374 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,051 out of 1,409,678 students)
(1,257,051 out of 1,409,678 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(330,322 out of 371,775 students)
(330,322 out of 371,775 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(432,864 out of 487,948 students)
(432,864 out of 487,948 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(490,241 out of 554,793 students)
(490,241 out of 554,793 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(884,634 out of 1,004,306 students)
(884,634 out of 1,004,306 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,841,658 out of 2,092,982 students)
(1,841,658 out of 2,092,982 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,932 out of 1,042,180 students)
(915,932 out of 1,042,180 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,658,466 out of 1,890,588 students)
(1,658,466 out of 1,890,588 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(142,156 out of 164,617 students)
(142,156 out of 164,617 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,354,693 out of 1,570,992 students)
(1,354,693 out of 1,570,992 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(892,215 out of 1,035,798 students)
(892,215 out of 1,035,798 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,665,424 out of 1,938,605 students)
(1,665,424 out of 1,938,605 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,850,186 out of 3,330,036 students)
(2,850,186 out of 3,330,036 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,500,885 out of 2,924,540 students)
(2,500,885 out of 2,924,540 students)
Rank: #45-4745-47.
85%
(133,322 out of 156,212 students)
(133,322 out of 156,212 students)
Rank: #45-4745-47.
85%
(77,173 out of 90,654 students)
(77,173 out of 90,654 students)
Rank: #45-4745-47.
85%
(806,117 out of 953,379 students)
(806,117 out of 953,379 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
84%
(666,091 out of 788,478 students)
(666,091 out of 788,478 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
84%
(163,071 out of 194,935 students)
(163,071 out of 194,935 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(93,597 out of 112,769 students)
(93,597 out of 112,769 students)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average percentage of all K-12 students in United States are educated in public schools?
The national average percentage of all K-12 students in United States are educated in public schools is 90%% for 2026-27.
What are public schools with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools in the United States?
The public schools with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools in the United States include Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual), Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Alabama Connections Academy.
What is the state with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools?
The state with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools is Wyoming.
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