Listed below are towns with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools (2026-27).
The town with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools is Columbia Falls, MT with percentage of 100%. The town with the lowest percentage of students enrolled in public schools is Clute, TX with percentage of 1%.
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% |
Towns With Highest Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools (2026-27)
Town
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,364 out of 2,365 students)
(2,364 out of 2,365 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(8,172 out of 8,176 students)
(8,172 out of 8,176 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(15,632 out of 15,641 students)
(15,632 out of 15,641 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(3,366 out of 3,368 students)
(3,366 out of 3,368 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(14,032 out of 14,041 students)
(14,032 out of 14,041 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(1,431 out of 1,432 students)
(1,431 out of 1,432 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(9,595 out of 9,602 students)
(9,595 out of 9,602 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(7,245 out of 7,251 students)
(7,245 out of 7,251 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(1,198 out of 1,199 students)
(1,198 out of 1,199 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(4,283 out of 4,287 students)
(4,283 out of 4,287 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,054 out of 2,056 students)
(2,054 out of 2,056 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(4,108 out of 4,112 students)
(4,108 out of 4,112 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(4,702 out of 4,707 students)
(4,702 out of 4,707 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(12,801 out of 12,817 students)
(12,801 out of 12,817 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(1,630 out of 1,633 students)
(1,630 out of 1,633 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,510 out of 2,515 students)
(2,510 out of 2,515 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,450 out of 2,455 students)
(2,450 out of 2,455 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(446 out of 447 students)
(446 out of 447 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(13,984 out of 14,016 students)
(13,984 out of 14,016 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,115 out of 2,120 students)
(2,115 out of 2,120 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(385 out of 386 students)
(385 out of 386 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,274 out of 2,280 students)
(2,274 out of 2,280 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(7,821 out of 7,843 students)
(7,821 out of 7,843 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,348 out of 2,355 students)
(2,348 out of 2,355 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,326 out of 2,333 students)
(2,326 out of 2,333 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(1,659 out of 1,664 students)
(1,659 out of 1,664 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(3,219 out of 3,229 students)
(3,219 out of 3,229 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,112 out of 2,119 students)
(2,112 out of 2,119 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(3,619 out of 3,631 students)
(3,619 out of 3,631 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,830 out of 2,840 students)
(2,830 out of 2,840 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(2,822 out of 2,833 students)
(2,822 out of 2,833 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(3,039 out of 3,051 students)
(3,039 out of 3,051 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(3,727 out of 3,743 students)
(3,727 out of 3,743 students)
Rank: #1-341-34.
100%
(3,406 out of 3,421 students)
(3,406 out of 3,421 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(2,476 out of 2,489 students)
(2,476 out of 2,489 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(1,570 out of 1,579 students)
(1,570 out of 1,579 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(4,653 out of 4,681 students)
(4,653 out of 4,681 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(6,542 out of 6,583 students)
(6,542 out of 6,583 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(1,439 out of 1,449 students)
(1,439 out of 1,449 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(1,831 out of 1,844 students)
(1,831 out of 1,844 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(1,371 out of 1,382 students)
(1,371 out of 1,382 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(3,599 out of 3,628 students)
(3,599 out of 3,628 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(5,767 out of 5,815 students)
(5,767 out of 5,815 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(2,271 out of 2,290 students)
(2,271 out of 2,290 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(3,149 out of 3,176 students)
(3,149 out of 3,176 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(2,682 out of 2,705 students)
(2,682 out of 2,705 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(889 out of 897 students)
(889 out of 897 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(1,938 out of 1,956 students)
(1,938 out of 1,956 students)
Rank: #35-4935-49.
99%
(1,047 out of 1,058 students)
(1,047 out of 1,058 students)
Rank: #5050.
98%
(629 out of 639 students)
(629 out of 639 students)
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the public schools with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled?
The towns with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled are Columbia Falls, MT (100% average percentage of K-12 students enrolled), Wendell, NC (100% average percentage of K-12 students enrolled) and Lake Elsinore, CA (100% average percentage of K-12 students enrolled).
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