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 (2025-26)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(91,063 out of 93,605 students)
(91,063 out of 93,605 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,048 out of 703,320 students)
(681,048 out of 703,320 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(130,460 out of 137,407 students)
(130,460 out of 137,407 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(246,085 out of 260,051 students)
(246,085 out of 260,051 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(720,846 out of 762,583 students)
(720,846 out of 762,583 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(479,518 out of 509,123 students)
(479,518 out of 509,123 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(484,974 out of 515,181 students)
(484,974 out of 515,181 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(5,525,159 out of 5,875,107 students)
(5,525,159 out of 5,875,107 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(1,123,267 out of 1,201,419 students)
(1,123,267 out of 1,201,419 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(315,693 out of 337,668 students)
(315,693 out of 337,668 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(318,116 out of 341,592 students)
(318,116 out of 341,592 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,572 out of 940,481 students)
(867,572 out of 940,481 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(149,233 out of 162,016 students)
(149,233 out of 162,016 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(1,546,447 out of 1,682,937 students)
(1,546,447 out of 1,682,937 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(477,393 out of 520,255 students)
(477,393 out of 520,255 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(793,779 out of 866,671 students)
(793,779 out of 866,671 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,911,208 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,911,208 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(122,204 out of 134,051 students)
(122,204 out of 134,051 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(145,763 out of 160,838 students)
(145,763 out of 160,838 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(501,674 out of 554,281 students)
(501,674 out of 554,281 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(541,703 out of 599,812 students)
(541,703 out of 599,812 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,376,194 out of 1,524,215 students)
(1,376,194 out of 1,524,215 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(656,857 out of 728,455 students)
(656,857 out of 728,455 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,102,093 out of 1,222,574 students)
(1,102,093 out of 1,222,574 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(743,516 out of 825,333 students)
(743,516 out of 825,333 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(870,535 out of 967,415 students)
(870,535 out of 967,415 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(1,010,422 out of 1,124,297 students)
(1,010,422 out of 1,124,297 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(5,825,514 out of 6,490,804 students)
(5,825,514 out of 6,490,804 students)
Rank: #21-2921-29.
90%
(167,472 out of 186,922 students)
(167,472 out of 186,922 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,032,682 out of 1,154,197 students)
(1,032,682 out of 1,154,197 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,825 students)
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,825 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(440,091 out of 495,227 students)
(440,091 out of 495,227 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(328,084 out of 369,544 students)
(328,084 out of 369,544 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,224 students)
(493,927 out of 558,224 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,639 out of 1,011,692 students)
(891,639 out of 1,011,692 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,845,459 out of 2,097,649 students)
(1,845,459 out of 2,097,649 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,058 students)
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,058 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,983 out of 1,043,002 students)
(915,983 out of 1,043,002 students)
Rank: #3939.
87%
(141,946 out of 164,092 students)
(141,946 out of 164,092 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,091 students)
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,091 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(890,044 out of 1,033,593 students)
(890,044 out of 1,033,593 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,709 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,709 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(2,871,429 out of 3,350,813 students)
(2,871,429 out of 3,350,813 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(134,720 out of 157,425 students)
(134,720 out of 157,425 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(2,507,390 out of 2,937,652 students)
(2,507,390 out of 2,937,652 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(78,642 out of 92,147 students)
(78,642 out of 92,147 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(708,663 out of 831,512 students)
(708,663 out of 831,512 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(813,947 out of 961,760 students)
(813,947 out of 961,760 students)
Rank: #4949.
84%
(164,959 out of 196,812 students)
(164,959 out of 196,812 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(92,092 out of 111,285 students)
(92,092 out of 111,285 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 2025-26.
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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