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 (2025)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(91,063 out of 93,679 students)
(91,063 out of 93,679 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,035 out of 703,523 students)
(681,035 out of 703,523 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(130,460 out of 137,448 students)
(130,460 out of 137,448 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(246,379 out of 260,415 students)
(246,379 out of 260,415 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(721,016 out of 762,282 students)
(721,016 out of 762,282 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(485,111 out of 514,912 students)
(485,111 out of 514,912 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(479,518 out of 509,188 students)
(479,518 out of 509,188 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(5,529,984 out of 5,876,488 students)
(5,529,984 out of 5,876,488 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(1,124,009 out of 1,201,792 students)
(1,124,009 out of 1,201,792 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(315,693 out of 337,596 students)
(315,693 out of 337,596 students)
Rank: #1111.
93%
(318,116 out of 341,525 students)
(318,116 out of 341,525 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,675 out of 940,820 students)
(867,675 out of 940,820 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(1,547,014 out of 1,680,855 students)
(1,547,014 out of 1,680,855 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(149,705 out of 162,671 students)
(149,705 out of 162,671 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(477,627 out of 520,500 students)
(477,627 out of 520,500 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(793,942 out of 866,494 students)
(793,942 out of 866,494 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,912,880 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,912,880 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(122,294 out of 134,113 students)
(122,294 out of 134,113 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(146,041 out of 160,894 students)
(146,041 out of 160,894 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(501,674 out of 554,087 students)
(501,674 out of 554,087 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,376,331 out of 1,524,075 students)
(1,376,331 out of 1,524,075 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(541,703 out of 600,331 students)
(541,703 out of 600,331 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(743,516 out of 824,590 students)
(743,516 out of 824,590 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,102,128 out of 1,222,364 students)
(1,102,128 out of 1,222,364 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(657,239 out of 729,489 students)
(657,239 out of 729,489 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,010,424 out of 1,124,410 students)
(1,010,424 out of 1,124,410 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(870,790 out of 969,368 students)
(870,790 out of 969,368 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(5,826,838 out of 6,487,766 students)
(5,826,838 out of 6,487,766 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,029,704 out of 1,149,794 students)
(1,029,704 out of 1,149,794 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(167,472 out of 187,142 students)
(167,472 out of 187,142 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,585 out of 1,411,325 students)
(1,257,585 out of 1,411,325 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(440,091 out of 495,370 students)
(440,091 out of 495,370 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(328,496 out of 370,212 students)
(328,496 out of 370,212 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,789 students)
(493,927 out of 558,789 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,881,779 out of 2,135,090 students)
(1,881,779 out of 2,135,090 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,670,552 out of 1,900,087 students)
(1,670,552 out of 1,900,087 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,649 out of 1,014,646 students)
(891,649 out of 1,014,646 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(916,334 out of 1,043,730 students)
(916,334 out of 1,043,730 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(141,842 out of 164,003 students)
(141,842 out of 164,003 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,360,617 out of 1,579,087 students)
(1,360,617 out of 1,579,087 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(890,455 out of 1,034,377 students)
(890,455 out of 1,034,377 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,771 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,771 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,871,617 out of 3,346,090 students)
(2,871,617 out of 3,346,090 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(134,720 out of 157,352 students)
(134,720 out of 157,352 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(78,642 out of 92,080 students)
(78,642 out of 92,080 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(2,508,712 out of 2,943,597 students)
(2,508,712 out of 2,943,597 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(708,663 out of 832,295 students)
(708,663 out of 832,295 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(813,989 out of 961,912 students)
(813,989 out of 961,912 students)
Rank: #4949.
84%
(165,155 out of 197,071 students)
(165,155 out of 197,071 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(92,092 out of 111,293 students)
(92,092 out of 111,293 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 2025.
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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