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 738,333 students)
(697,407 out of 738,333 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%
(5,525,134 out of 5,875,041 students)
(5,525,134 out of 5,875,041 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%
(1,108,738 out of 1,187,455 students)
(1,108,738 out of 1,187,455 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 935,402 students)
(864,096 out of 935,402 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 1,685,461 students)
(1,548,397 out of 1,685,461 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 868,836 students)
(795,969 out of 868,836 students)
Rank: #12-1712-17.
92%
(1,744,103 out of 1,905,537 students)
(1,744,103 out of 1,905,537 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 1,513,627 students)
(1,367,533 out of 1,513,627 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(539,478 out of 597,829 students)
(539,478 out of 597,829 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%
(1,096,693 out of 1,216,569 students)
(1,096,693 out of 1,216,569 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(655,790 out of 727,697 students)
(655,790 out of 727,697 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(875,540 out of 972,736 students)
(875,540 out of 972,736 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 6,447,910 students)
(5,788,587 out of 6,447,910 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 1,409,652 students)
(1,257,051 out of 1,409,652 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(330,322 out of 371,772 students)
(330,322 out of 371,772 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 554,795 students)
(490,241 out of 554,795 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(884,634 out of 1,004,228 students)
(884,634 out of 1,004,228 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 1,042,190 students)
(915,932 out of 1,042,190 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,658,563 out of 1,890,685 students)
(1,658,563 out of 1,890,685 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(142,156 out of 164,622 students)
(142,156 out of 164,622 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,354,693 out of 1,570,984 students)
(1,354,693 out of 1,570,984 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(892,215 out of 1,035,877 students)
(892,215 out of 1,035,877 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,665,424 out of 1,938,837 students)
(1,665,424 out of 1,938,837 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,850,186 out of 3,330,698 students)
(2,850,186 out of 3,330,698 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,500,885 out of 2,924,548 students)
(2,500,885 out of 2,924,548 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 953,384 students)
(806,117 out of 953,384 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
84%
(666,091 out of 788,496 students)
(666,091 out of 788,496 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
84%
(163,071 out of 194,942 students)
(163,071 out of 194,942 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(93,597 out of 112,766 students)
(93,597 out of 112,766 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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