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 93,605 students)
(91,063 out of 93,605 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(681,048 out of 703,214 students)
(681,048 out of 703,214 students)
Rank: #3-53-5.
95%
(130,460 out of 137,406 students)
(130,460 out of 137,406 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 515,324 students)
(484,974 out of 515,324 students)
Rank: #6-86-8.
94%
(5,525,158 out of 5,874,935 students)
(5,525,158 out of 5,874,935 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(315,693 out of 337,664 students)
(315,693 out of 337,664 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(1,123,227 out of 1,203,408 students)
(1,123,227 out of 1,203,408 students)
Rank: #9-119-11.
93%
(317,975 out of 341,445 students)
(317,975 out of 341,445 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(867,572 out of 940,396 students)
(867,572 out of 940,396 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%
(1,546,300 out of 1,682,832 students)
(1,546,300 out of 1,682,832 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(477,390 out of 520,219 students)
(477,390 out of 520,219 students)
Rank: #12-1612-16.
92%
(793,779 out of 866,614 students)
(793,779 out of 866,614 students)
Rank: #17-1917-19.
91%
(1,747,653 out of 1,910,935 students)
(1,747,653 out of 1,910,935 students)
Rank: #17-1917-19.
91%
(122,204 out of 134,051 students)
(122,204 out of 134,051 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%
(541,703 out of 599,780 students)
(541,703 out of 599,780 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,376,194 out of 1,523,866 students)
(1,376,194 out of 1,523,866 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(656,857 out of 728,531 students)
(656,857 out of 728,531 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,101,913 out of 1,222,416 students)
(1,101,913 out of 1,222,416 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(743,516 out of 825,185 students)
(743,516 out of 825,185 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(870,203 out of 967,044 students)
(870,203 out of 967,044 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(1,010,361 out of 1,124,157 students)
(1,010,361 out of 1,124,157 students)
Rank: #20-2920-29.
90%
(5,826,973 out of 6,492,511 students)
(5,826,973 out of 6,492,511 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%
(1,032,638 out of 1,154,879 students)
(1,032,638 out of 1,154,879 students)
Rank: #30-3330-33.
89%
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,843 students)
(1,257,026 out of 1,410,843 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 369,532 students)
(328,084 out of 369,532 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(493,927 out of 558,189 students)
(493,927 out of 558,189 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(891,639 out of 1,011,708 students)
(891,639 out of 1,011,708 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,845,447 out of 2,097,572 students)
(1,845,447 out of 2,097,572 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,026 students)
(1,669,776 out of 1,899,026 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,983 out of 1,043,013 students)
(915,983 out of 1,043,013 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 1,578,012 students)
(1,360,135 out of 1,578,012 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(890,044 out of 1,033,607 students)
(890,044 out of 1,033,607 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,546 students)
(1,668,648 out of 1,942,546 students)
Rank: #40-4440-44.
86%
(2,871,429 out of 3,350,473 students)
(2,871,429 out of 3,350,473 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%
(2,506,610 out of 2,936,641 students)
(2,506,610 out of 2,936,641 students)
Rank: #45-4845-48.
85%
(78,642 out of 92,162 students)
(78,642 out of 92,162 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%
(813,657 out of 961,446 students)
(813,657 out of 961,446 students)
Rank: #4949.
84%
(164,943 out of 196,859 students)
(164,943 out of 196,859 students)
Rank: #5050.
83%
(92,092 out of 111,287 students)
(92,092 out of 111,287 students)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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