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%
(89,935 out of 92,478 students)
(89,935 out of 92,478 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(676,842 out of 698,849 students)
(676,842 out of 698,849 students)
Rank: #3-43-4.
95%
(127,890 out of 134,800 students)
(127,890 out of 134,800 students)
Rank: #3-43-4.
95%
(242,375 out of 256,125 students)
(242,375 out of 256,125 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(697,407 out of 737,998 students)
(697,407 out of 737,998 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(474,780 out of 504,123 students)
(474,780 out of 504,123 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(490,938 out of 521,288 students)
(490,938 out of 521,288 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(5,536,678 out of 5,886,471 students)
(5,536,678 out of 5,886,471 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(315,433 out of 337,212 students)
(315,433 out of 337,212 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(1,110,658 out of 1,189,512 students)
(1,110,658 out of 1,189,512 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(310,736 out of 334,197 students)
(310,736 out of 334,197 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(864,893 out of 937,011 students)
(864,893 out of 937,011 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(147,431 out of 160,169 students)
(147,431 out of 160,169 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(1,549,380 out of 1,685,971 students)
(1,549,380 out of 1,685,971 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(477,073 out of 519,916 students)
(477,073 out of 519,916 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(796,285 out of 869,107 students)
(796,285 out of 869,107 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(1,744,972 out of 1,907,038 students)
(1,744,972 out of 1,907,038 students)
Rank: #18-1918-19.
91%
(122,978 out of 134,825 students)
(122,978 out of 134,825 students)
Rank: #18-1918-19.
91%
(146,805 out of 161,847 students)
(146,805 out of 161,847 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(497,791 out of 550,489 students)
(497,791 out of 550,489 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(539,478 out of 597,628 students)
(539,478 out of 597,628 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,369,239 out of 1,516,929 students)
(1,369,239 out of 1,516,929 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(751,099 out of 832,837 students)
(751,099 out of 832,837 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(655,820 out of 727,730 students)
(655,820 out of 727,730 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,096,693 out of 1,216,995 students)
(1,096,693 out of 1,216,995 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(875,799 out of 973,192 students)
(875,799 out of 973,192 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,002,371 out of 1,115,922 students)
(1,002,371 out of 1,115,922 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(5,790,262 out of 6,455,260 students)
(5,790,262 out of 6,455,260 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(166,401 out of 185,900 students)
(166,401 out of 185,900 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,037,328 out of 1,159,829 students)
(1,037,328 out of 1,159,829 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,463 out of 1,411,392 students)
(1,257,463 out of 1,411,392 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(330,322 out of 371,816 students)
(330,322 out of 371,816 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(432,864 out of 487,986 students)
(432,864 out of 487,986 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(490,969 out of 555,063 students)
(490,969 out of 555,063 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(885,249 out of 1,004,886 students)
(885,249 out of 1,004,886 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,842,763 out of 2,094,223 students)
(1,842,763 out of 2,094,223 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,661,577 out of 1,890,917 students)
(1,661,577 out of 1,890,917 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,932 out of 1,042,899 students)
(915,932 out of 1,042,899 students)
Rank: #3939.
87%
(142,156 out of 164,330 students)
(142,156 out of 164,330 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,354,910 out of 1,572,409 students)
(1,354,910 out of 1,572,409 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(892,215 out of 1,035,593 students)
(892,215 out of 1,035,593 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,666,263 out of 1,940,105 students)
(1,666,263 out of 1,940,105 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(133,322 out of 155,768 students)
(133,322 out of 155,768 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(2,853,415 out of 3,333,919 students)
(2,853,415 out of 3,333,919 students)
Rank: #45-4745-47.
85%
(2,500,934 out of 2,925,898 students)
(2,500,934 out of 2,925,898 students)
Rank: #45-4745-47.
85%
(77,231 out of 90,811 students)
(77,231 out of 90,811 students)
Rank: #45-4745-47.
85%
(806,682 out of 953,886 students)
(806,682 out of 953,886 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
84%
(666,168 out of 789,061 students)
(666,168 out of 789,061 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
84%
(163,071 out of 195,037 students)
(163,071 out of 195,037 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(93,597 out of 112,843 students)
(93,597 out of 112,843 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), 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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