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%
(89,935 out of 92,268 students)
(89,935 out of 92,268 students)
Rank: #1-21-2.
97%
(684,633 out of 707,464 students)
(684,633 out of 707,464 students)
Rank: #33.
96%
(127,890 out of 133,194 students)
(127,890 out of 133,194 students)
Rank: #4-64-6.
95%
(697,407 out of 735,483 students)
(697,407 out of 735,483 students)
Rank: #4-64-6.
95%
(242,650 out of 256,327 students)
(242,650 out of 256,327 students)
Rank: #4-64-6.
95%
(491,000 out of 519,223 students)
(491,000 out of 519,223 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(5,544,466 out of 5,879,165 students)
(5,544,466 out of 5,879,165 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(474,780 out of 503,630 students)
(474,780 out of 503,630 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(315,433 out of 335,115 students)
(315,433 out of 335,115 students)
Rank: #7-107-10.
94%
(1,111,369 out of 1,180,980 students)
(1,111,369 out of 1,180,980 students)
Rank: #11-1311-13.
93%
(310,878 out of 333,203 students)
(310,878 out of 333,203 students)
Rank: #11-1311-13.
93%
(147,515 out of 158,518 students)
(147,515 out of 158,518 students)
Rank: #11-1311-13.
93%
(1,549,621 out of 1,673,639 students)
(1,549,621 out of 1,673,639 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(865,055 out of 936,059 students)
(865,055 out of 936,059 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(477,077 out of 518,523 students)
(477,077 out of 518,523 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(796,285 out of 867,516 students)
(796,285 out of 867,516 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(122,978 out of 134,075 students)
(122,978 out of 134,075 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
92%
(1,744,972 out of 1,904,542 students)
(1,744,972 out of 1,904,542 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(497,928 out of 545,995 students)
(497,928 out of 545,995 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(146,864 out of 161,437 students)
(146,864 out of 161,437 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(1,096,569 out of 1,208,769 students)
(1,096,569 out of 1,208,769 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(655,997 out of 723,883 students)
(655,997 out of 723,883 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
91%
(1,369,382 out of 1,511,738 students)
(1,369,382 out of 1,511,738 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(1,002,390 out of 1,108,993 students)
(1,002,390 out of 1,108,993 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(539,626 out of 597,729 students)
(539,626 out of 597,729 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(751,099 out of 834,202 students)
(751,099 out of 834,202 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(876,311 out of 973,571 students)
(876,311 out of 973,571 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(5,790,405 out of 6,434,051 students)
(5,790,405 out of 6,434,051 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(166,401 out of 185,075 students)
(166,401 out of 185,075 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(432,864 out of 482,627 students)
(432,864 out of 482,627 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(1,037,328 out of 1,157,112 students)
(1,037,328 out of 1,157,112 students)
Rank: #24-3224-32.
90%
(1,256,693 out of 1,402,626 students)
(1,256,693 out of 1,402,626 students)
Rank: #3333.
89%
(490,969 out of 552,473 students)
(490,969 out of 552,473 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(330,500 out of 373,785 students)
(330,500 out of 373,785 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(885,270 out of 1,002,122 students)
(885,270 out of 1,002,122 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,661,679 out of 1,881,845 students)
(1,661,679 out of 1,881,845 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(1,842,872 out of 2,096,305 students)
(1,842,872 out of 2,096,305 students)
Rank: #34-3834-38.
88%
(915,932 out of 1,042,930 students)
(915,932 out of 1,042,930 students)
Rank: #39-4139-41.
87%
(77,536 out of 89,357 students)
(77,536 out of 89,357 students)
Rank: #39-4139-41.
87%
(1,355,555 out of 1,564,429 students)
(1,355,555 out of 1,564,429 students)
Rank: #39-4139-41.
87%
(2,856,324 out of 3,299,850 students)
(2,856,324 out of 3,299,850 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(1,666,699 out of 1,930,477 students)
(1,666,699 out of 1,930,477 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(133,879 out of 155,369 students)
(133,879 out of 155,369 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(142,156 out of 165,104 students)
(142,156 out of 165,104 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(892,215 out of 1,036,393 students)
(892,215 out of 1,036,393 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(163,071 out of 189,509 students)
(163,071 out of 189,509 students)
Rank: #42-4742-47.
86%
(2,503,634 out of 2,914,737 students)
(2,503,634 out of 2,914,737 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
85%
(806,874 out of 943,799 students)
(806,874 out of 943,799 students)
Rank: #48-4948-49.
85%
(666,871 out of 786,014 students)
(666,871 out of 786,014 students)
Rank: #5050.
82%
(93,597 out of 114,422 students)
(93,597 out of 114,422 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), Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Alabama Connections 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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