Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools Range: 81%
97%
Avg. Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools: 90%
States With Highest Percentage of Students Enrolled in Public Schools (2026)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(91,063 out of 93,425 students)
(91,063 out of 93,425 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,035 out of 703,746 students)
(681,035 out of 703,746 students)
Rank: #33.
96%
(130,460 out of 135,870 students)
(130,460 out of 135,870 students)
Rank: #4-64-6.
95%
(721,016 out of 760,381 students)
(721,016 out of 760,381 students)
Rank: #4-64-6.
95%
(246,085 out of 259,955 students)
(246,085 out of 259,955 students)
Rank: #4-64-6.
95%
(485,093 out of 512,976 students)
(485,093 out of 512,976 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(5,529,835 out of 5,863,651 students)
(5,529,835 out of 5,863,651 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(479,518 out of 508,656 students)
(479,518 out of 508,656 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(315,693 out of 335,391 students)
(315,693 out of 335,391 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(1,123,335 out of 1,193,695 students)
(1,123,335 out of 1,193,695 students)
Rank: #11-1311-13.
93%
(318,096 out of 340,940 students)
(318,096 out of 340,940 students)
Rank: #11-1311-13.
93%
(149,638 out of 160,799 students)
(149,638 out of 160,799 students)
Rank: #11-1311-13.
93%
(1,546,447 out of 1,670,211 students)
(1,546,447 out of 1,670,211 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(867,675 out of 938,894 students)
(867,675 out of 938,894 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(477,624 out of 519,118 students)
(477,624 out of 519,118 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(793,779 out of 864,786 students)
(793,779 out of 864,786 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(122,204 out of 133,231 students)
(122,204 out of 133,231 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(1,747,653 out of 1,907,468 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,907,468 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(501,674 out of 550,103 students)
(501,674 out of 550,103 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(145,763 out of 160,227 students)
(145,763 out of 160,227 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(1,102,111 out of 1,214,878 students)
(1,102,111 out of 1,214,878 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(656,857 out of 724,832 students)
(656,857 out of 724,832 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(1,376,286 out of 1,519,360 students)
(1,376,286 out of 1,519,360 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(1,010,424 out of 1,117,881 students)
(1,010,424 out of 1,117,881 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(541,703 out of 600,030 students)
(541,703 out of 600,030 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(743,516 out of 825,780 students)
(743,516 out of 825,780 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(870,541 out of 967,160 students)
(870,541 out of 967,160 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(5,826,337 out of 6,473,978 students)
(5,826,337 out of 6,473,978 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(167,472 out of 186,266 students)
(167,472 out of 186,266 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(440,091 out of 490,685 students)
(440,091 out of 490,685 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(1,030,089 out of 1,149,037 students)
(1,030,089 out of 1,149,037 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(1,257,585 out of 1,403,622 students)
(1,257,585 out of 1,403,622 students)
Rank: #3333.
89%
(493,961 out of 555,840 students)
(493,961 out of 555,840 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(328,277 out of 371,271 students)
(328,277 out of 371,271 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,639 out of 1,009,331 students)
(891,639 out of 1,009,331 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,669,776 out of 1,891,015 students)
(1,669,776 out of 1,891,015 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,881,773 out of 2,140,556 students)
(1,881,773 out of 2,140,556 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(916,253 out of 1,043,296 students)
(916,253 out of 1,043,296 students)
Rank: #39-4139-41.
87%
(78,642 out of 90,632 students)
(78,642 out of 90,632 students)
Rank: #39-4139-41.
87%
(1,360,273 out of 1,569,874 students)
(1,360,273 out of 1,569,874 students)
Rank: #39-4139-41.
87%
(2,871,448 out of 3,317,322 students)
(2,871,448 out of 3,317,322 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,932,734 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,932,734 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(134,720 out of 156,345 students)
(134,720 out of 156,345 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(141,776 out of 164,663 students)
(141,776 out of 164,663 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(890,359 out of 1,034,237 students)
(890,359 out of 1,034,237 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(164,959 out of 191,703 students)
(164,959 out of 191,703 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(2,507,390 out of 2,919,109 students)
(2,507,390 out of 2,919,109 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
85%
(813,676 out of 951,755 students)
(813,676 out of 951,755 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
85%
(708,663 out of 835,272 students)
(708,663 out of 835,272 students)
Rank: #5050.
82%
(92,092 out of 112,583 students)
(92,092 out of 112,583 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.
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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