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 762,232 students)
(721,016 out of 762,232 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 509,254 students)
(479,518 out of 509,254 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(5,529,984 out of 5,876,472 students)
(5,529,984 out of 5,876,472 students)
Rank: #6-106-10.
94%
(1,124,009 out of 1,201,588 students)
(1,124,009 out of 1,201,588 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 341,220 students)
(318,116 out of 341,220 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,675 out of 940,783 students)
(867,675 out of 940,783 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(1,547,014 out of 1,680,789 students)
(1,547,014 out of 1,680,789 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(149,705 out of 162,695 students)
(149,705 out of 162,695 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 866,724 students)
(793,942 out of 866,724 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,912,931 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,912,931 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 553,842 students)
(501,674 out of 553,842 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(1,376,331 out of 1,524,243 students)
(1,376,331 out of 1,524,243 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(541,703 out of 600,269 students)
(541,703 out of 600,269 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(743,516 out of 824,590 students)
(743,516 out of 824,590 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(1,102,128 out of 1,222,416 students)
(1,102,128 out of 1,222,416 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(657,239 out of 729,658 students)
(657,239 out of 729,658 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(1,010,424 out of 1,124,392 students)
(1,010,424 out of 1,124,392 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(870,790 out of 969,421 students)
(870,790 out of 969,421 students)
Rank: #21-2821-28.
90%
(5,826,838 out of 6,487,662 students)
(5,826,838 out of 6,487,662 students)
Rank: #29-3329-33.
89%
(167,472 out of 187,132 students)
(167,472 out of 187,132 students)
Rank: #29-3329-33.
89%
(1,029,704 out of 1,151,442 students)
(1,029,704 out of 1,151,442 students)
Rank: #29-3329-33.
89%
(1,257,585 out of 1,411,122 students)
(1,257,585 out of 1,411,122 students)
Rank: #29-3329-33.
89%
(440,091 out of 495,370 students)
(440,091 out of 495,370 students)
Rank: #29-3329-33.
89%
(328,496 out of 370,212 students)
(328,496 out of 370,212 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,806 students)
(493,927 out of 558,806 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,881,773 out of 2,135,150 students)
(1,881,773 out of 2,135,150 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,649 out of 1,014,952 students)
(891,649 out of 1,014,952 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,670,552 out of 1,902,338 students)
(1,670,552 out of 1,902,338 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(916,334 out of 1,043,766 students)
(916,334 out of 1,043,766 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 1,579,070 students)
(1,360,617 out of 1,579,070 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(890,455 out of 1,034,675 students)
(890,455 out of 1,034,675 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,871,617 out of 3,346,137 students)
(2,871,617 out of 3,346,137 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,945,826 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,945,826 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(134,720 out of 157,482 students)
(134,720 out of 157,482 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 2,943,843 students)
(2,508,712 out of 2,943,843 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(708,663 out of 832,298 students)
(708,663 out of 832,298 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(813,971 out of 962,037 students)
(813,971 out of 962,037 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 111,333 students)
(92,092 out of 111,333 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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