Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools Range: 80%
97%
Avg. Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools: 90%
States With Highest Percentage of Students Enrolled in Public Schools (2026)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(91,063 out of 93,605 students)
(91,063 out of 93,605 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,048 out of 703,320 students)
(681,048 out of 703,320 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(130,460 out of 137,407 students)
(130,460 out of 137,407 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(246,085 out of 260,051 students)
(246,085 out of 260,051 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(720,846 out of 762,583 students)
(720,846 out of 762,583 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(479,518 out of 509,123 students)
(479,518 out of 509,123 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(484,974 out of 515,181 students)
(484,974 out of 515,181 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(5,525,158 out of 5,874,995 students)
(5,525,158 out of 5,874,995 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(1,123,227 out of 1,201,401 students)
(1,123,227 out of 1,201,401 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(315,693 out of 337,668 students)
(315,693 out of 337,668 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(317,975 out of 341,451 students)
(317,975 out of 341,451 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,572 out of 940,481 students)
(867,572 out of 940,481 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(149,233 out of 162,016 students)
(149,233 out of 162,016 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(1,546,300 out of 1,682,790 students)
(1,546,300 out of 1,682,790 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(477,393 out of 520,255 students)
(477,393 out of 520,255 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(793,779 out of 866,671 students)
(793,779 out of 866,671 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,911,208 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,911,208 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(122,204 out of 134,051 students)
(122,204 out of 134,051 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(145,763 out of 160,838 students)
(145,763 out of 160,838 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(501,674 out of 554,281 students)
(501,674 out of 554,281 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(541,703 out of 599,812 students)
(541,703 out of 599,812 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,376,194 out of 1,524,215 students)
(1,376,194 out of 1,524,215 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(656,857 out of 728,571 students)
(656,857 out of 728,571 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,102,093 out of 1,222,574 students)
(1,102,093 out of 1,222,574 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(743,516 out of 825,333 students)
(743,516 out of 825,333 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(870,203 out of 967,083 students)
(870,203 out of 967,083 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,010,361 out of 1,124,236 students)
(1,010,361 out of 1,124,236 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(5,825,514 out of 6,490,829 students)
(5,825,514 out of 6,490,829 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(167,472 out of 186,922 students)
(167,472 out of 186,922 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,032,682 out of 1,154,826 students)
(1,032,682 out of 1,154,826 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,823 students)
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,823 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(440,091 out of 495,227 students)
(440,091 out of 495,227 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(328,084 out of 369,544 students)
(328,084 out of 369,544 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,224 students)
(493,927 out of 558,224 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,639 out of 1,011,692 students)
(891,639 out of 1,011,692 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,845,459 out of 2,097,649 students)
(1,845,459 out of 2,097,649 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,058 students)
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,058 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,983 out of 1,043,032 students)
(915,983 out of 1,043,032 students)
Rank: #3939.
87%
(141,946 out of 164,092 students)
(141,946 out of 164,092 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,091 students)
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,091 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(890,044 out of 1,033,593 students)
(890,044 out of 1,033,593 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,709 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,709 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(2,871,429 out of 3,350,813 students)
(2,871,429 out of 3,350,813 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(134,720 out of 157,425 students)
(134,720 out of 157,425 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(2,506,610 out of 2,936,872 students)
(2,506,610 out of 2,936,872 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(78,642 out of 92,147 students)
(78,642 out of 92,147 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(708,663 out of 831,512 students)
(708,663 out of 831,512 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(813,657 out of 961,470 students)
(813,657 out of 961,470 students)
Rank: #4949.
84%
(164,943 out of 196,796 students)
(164,943 out of 196,796 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(92,092 out of 111,285 students)
(92,092 out of 111,285 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.
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), Highlands Community Charter and Idaho Home Learning 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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