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 93,667 students)
(91,063 out of 93,667 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,035 out of 703,529 students)
(681,035 out of 703,529 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(130,460 out of 137,441 students)
(130,460 out of 137,441 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(246,379 out of 260,382 students)
(246,379 out of 260,382 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(721,016 out of 762,339 students)
(721,016 out of 762,339 students)
Rank: #6-96-9.
94%
(479,518 out of 509,194 students)
(479,518 out of 509,194 students)
Rank: #6-96-9.
94%
(485,111 out of 515,237 students)
(485,111 out of 515,237 students)
Rank: #6-96-9.
94%
(5,529,984 out of 5,877,419 students)
(5,529,984 out of 5,877,419 students)
Rank: #6-96-9.
94%
(315,693 out of 337,557 students)
(315,693 out of 337,557 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(1,124,009 out of 1,202,234 students)
(1,124,009 out of 1,202,234 students)
Rank: #10-1110-11.
93%
(318,116 out of 341,620 students)
(318,116 out of 341,620 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,675 out of 940,884 students)
(867,675 out of 940,884 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(149,705 out of 162,662 students)
(149,705 out of 162,662 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(1,547,014 out of 1,681,247 students)
(1,547,014 out of 1,681,247 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(477,627 out of 520,604 students)
(477,627 out of 520,604 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(793,942 out of 866,774 students)
(793,942 out of 866,774 students)
Rank: #17-2017-20.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,912,638 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,912,638 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 554,120 students)
(501,674 out of 554,120 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(1,376,331 out of 1,524,006 students)
(1,376,331 out of 1,524,006 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(541,703 out of 600,270 students)
(541,703 out of 600,270 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(1,102,128 out of 1,222,214 students)
(1,102,128 out of 1,222,214 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(743,516 out of 824,643 students)
(743,516 out of 824,643 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(657,239 out of 729,432 students)
(657,239 out of 729,432 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(1,010,424 out of 1,124,324 students)
(1,010,424 out of 1,124,324 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(870,790 out of 969,535 students)
(870,790 out of 969,535 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(5,826,838 out of 6,494,674 students)
(5,826,838 out of 6,494,674 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(167,472 out of 186,858 students)
(167,472 out of 186,858 students)
Rank: #21-3021-30.
90%
(1,032,682 out of 1,153,069 students)
(1,032,682 out of 1,153,069 students)
Rank: #31-3331-33.
89%
(1,257,585 out of 1,411,244 students)
(1,257,585 out of 1,411,244 students)
Rank: #31-3331-33.
89%
(440,091 out of 495,314 students)
(440,091 out of 495,314 students)
Rank: #31-3331-33.
89%
(328,496 out of 370,172 students)
(328,496 out of 370,172 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,893 students)
(493,927 out of 558,893 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,845,459 out of 2,098,589 students)
(1,845,459 out of 2,098,589 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,670,552 out of 1,899,915 students)
(1,670,552 out of 1,899,915 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,649 out of 1,014,739 students)
(891,649 out of 1,014,739 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(916,334 out of 1,043,642 students)
(916,334 out of 1,043,642 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(141,842 out of 164,062 students)
(141,842 out of 164,062 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,360,617 out of 1,579,052 students)
(1,360,617 out of 1,579,052 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(890,455 out of 1,035,230 students)
(890,455 out of 1,035,230 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,943,238 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,943,238 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(2,871,617 out of 3,346,986 students)
(2,871,617 out of 3,346,986 students)
Rank: #39-4439-44.
86%
(134,720 out of 157,311 students)
(134,720 out of 157,311 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(78,642 out of 92,101 students)
(78,642 out of 92,101 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(2,508,712 out of 2,942,012 students)
(2,508,712 out of 2,942,012 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(708,663 out of 832,395 students)
(708,663 out of 832,395 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(813,989 out of 962,085 students)
(813,989 out of 962,085 students)
Rank: #4949.
84%
(165,155 out of 197,064 students)
(165,155 out of 197,064 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(92,092 out of 111,296 students)
(92,092 out of 111,296 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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