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 (2026)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(91,063 out of 93,606 students)
(91,063 out of 93,606 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,048 out of 703,214 students)
(681,048 out of 703,214 students)
Rank: #3-43-4.
95%
(130,460 out of 137,406 students)
(130,460 out of 137,406 students)
Rank: #3-43-4.
95%
(246,085 out of 259,835 students)
(246,085 out of 259,835 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(720,846 out of 763,070 students)
(720,846 out of 763,070 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(479,615 out of 509,268 students)
(479,615 out of 509,268 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(484,914 out of 515,264 students)
(484,914 out of 515,264 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(5,525,158 out of 5,875,213 students)
(5,525,158 out of 5,875,213 students)
Rank: #5-95-9.
94%
(315,693 out of 337,578 students)
(315,693 out of 337,578 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(1,123,227 out of 1,203,543 students)
(1,123,227 out of 1,203,543 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(317,975 out of 341,434 students)
(317,975 out of 341,434 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,539 out of 940,462 students)
(867,539 out of 940,462 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(149,233 out of 161,971 students)
(149,233 out of 161,971 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(1,546,300 out of 1,682,720 students)
(1,546,300 out of 1,682,720 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(474,077 out of 516,906 students)
(474,077 out of 516,906 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(793,779 out of 866,652 students)
(793,779 out of 866,652 students)
Rank: #17-1917-19.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,910,677 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,910,677 students)
Rank: #17-1917-19.
91%
(122,144 out of 133,991 students)
(122,144 out of 133,991 students)
Rank: #17-1917-19.
91%
(145,763 out of 160,838 students)
(145,763 out of 160,838 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(501,674 out of 554,345 students)
(501,674 out of 554,345 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,376,285 out of 1,523,912 students)
(1,376,285 out of 1,523,912 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(541,703 out of 599,927 students)
(541,703 out of 599,927 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(656,857 out of 728,597 students)
(656,857 out of 728,597 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,101,855 out of 1,222,400 students)
(1,101,855 out of 1,222,400 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(743,516 out of 825,354 students)
(743,516 out of 825,354 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(870,913 out of 967,904 students)
(870,913 out of 967,904 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,010,361 out of 1,124,181 students)
(1,010,361 out of 1,124,181 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(5,826,671 out of 6,491,795 students)
(5,826,671 out of 6,491,795 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(167,472 out of 186,922 students)
(167,472 out of 186,922 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,032,716 out of 1,154,949 students)
(1,032,716 out of 1,154,949 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,859 students)
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,859 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(440,088 out of 495,224 students)
(440,088 out of 495,224 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(328,084 out of 369,578 students)
(328,084 out of 369,578 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,166 students)
(493,927 out of 558,166 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,639 out of 1,011,393 students)
(891,639 out of 1,011,393 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,844,930 out of 2,096,817 students)
(1,844,930 out of 2,096,817 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,081 students)
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,081 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,983 out of 1,042,973 students)
(915,983 out of 1,042,973 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(141,946 out of 164,120 students)
(141,946 out of 164,120 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,030 students)
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,030 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(890,044 out of 1,033,564 students)
(890,044 out of 1,033,564 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,668,808 out of 1,943,027 students)
(1,668,808 out of 1,943,027 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,871,429 out of 3,351,338 students)
(2,871,429 out of 3,351,338 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(134,720 out of 157,430 students)
(134,720 out of 157,430 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(2,506,634 out of 2,936,320 students)
(2,506,634 out of 2,936,320 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(78,642 out of 92,250 students)
(78,642 out of 92,250 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(708,663 out of 831,625 students)
(708,663 out of 831,625 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(813,657 out of 961,445 students)
(813,657 out of 961,445 students)
Rank: #4949.
84%
(164,943 out of 196,901 students)
(164,943 out of 196,901 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(92,092 out of 111,321 students)
(92,092 out of 111,321 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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