Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Private Schools Range: 3%
20%
Avg. Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Private Schools: 10%
States With Highest Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Private Schools (2025)
State
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Private Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #11.
20%
(41,741 out of 211,049 students)
(41,741 out of 211,049 students)
Rank: #22.
17%
(19,241 out of 111,333 students)
(19,241 out of 111,333 students)
Rank: #33.
16%
(31,863 out of 197,018 students)
(31,863 out of 197,018 students)
Rank: #4-74-7.
15%
(148,157 out of 961,870 students)
(148,157 out of 961,870 students)
Rank: #4-74-7.
15%
(123,586 out of 832,249 students)
(123,586 out of 832,249 students)
Rank: #4-74-7.
15%
(435,414 out of 2,944,201 students)
(435,414 out of 2,944,201 students)
Rank: #4-74-7.
15%
(13,438 out of 92,080 students)
(13,438 out of 92,080 students)
Rank: #8-128-12.
14%
(22,762 out of 157,482 students)
(22,762 out of 157,482 students)
Rank: #8-128-12.
14%
(276,997 out of 1,945,681 students)
(276,997 out of 1,945,681 students)
Rank: #8-128-12.
14%
(474,380 out of 3,346,077 students)
(474,380 out of 3,346,077 students)
Rank: #8-128-12.
14%
(144,207 out of 1,034,662 students)
(144,207 out of 1,034,662 students)
Rank: #8-128-12.
14%
(218,453 out of 1,579,070 students)
(218,453 out of 1,579,070 students)
Rank: #1313.
13%
(21,771 out of 163,613 students)
(21,771 out of 163,613 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
12%
(127,468 out of 1,043,961 students)
(127,468 out of 1,043,961 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
12%
(231,641 out of 1,902,192 students)
(231,641 out of 1,902,192 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
12%
(123,263 out of 1,014,912 students)
(123,263 out of 1,014,912 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
12%
(253,403 out of 2,135,213 students)
(253,403 out of 2,135,213 students)
Rank: #14-1814-18.
12%
(64,918 out of 558,845 students)
(64,918 out of 558,845 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
11%
(41,716 out of 370,212 students)
(41,716 out of 370,212 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
11%
(55,279 out of 495,370 students)
(55,279 out of 495,370 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
11%
(153,545 out of 1,411,139 students)
(153,545 out of 1,411,139 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
11%
(121,818 out of 1,152,146 students)
(121,818 out of 1,152,146 students)
Rank: #19-2319-23.
11%
(19,660 out of 187,132 students)
(19,660 out of 187,132 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(661,595 out of 6,488,344 students)
(661,595 out of 6,488,344 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(98,654 out of 969,444 students)
(98,654 out of 969,444 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(114,011 out of 1,124,647 students)
(114,011 out of 1,124,647 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(72,428 out of 729,667 students)
(72,428 out of 729,667 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(120,149 out of 1,221,901 students)
(120,149 out of 1,221,901 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(81,048 out of 824,564 students)
(81,048 out of 824,564 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(58,566 out of 600,927 students)
(58,566 out of 600,927 students)
Rank: #24-3124-31.
10%
(147,928 out of 1,524,259 students)
(147,928 out of 1,524,259 students)
Rank: #32-3532-35.
9%
(52,168 out of 553,842 students)
(52,168 out of 553,842 students)
Rank: #32-3532-35.
9%
(14,853 out of 162,575 students)
(14,853 out of 162,575 students)
Rank: #32-3532-35.
9%
(11,819 out of 134,113 students)
(11,819 out of 134,113 students)
Rank: #32-3532-35.
9%
(164,189 out of 1,911,842 students)
(164,189 out of 1,911,842 students)
Rank: #36-4036-40.
8%
(72,784 out of 866,726 students)
(72,784 out of 866,726 students)
Rank: #36-4036-40.
8%
(42,873 out of 520,500 students)
(42,873 out of 520,500 students)
Rank: #36-4036-40.
8%
(133,757 out of 1,680,772 students)
(133,757 out of 1,680,772 students)
Rank: #36-4036-40.
8%
(73,127 out of 940,802 students)
(73,127 out of 940,802 students)
Rank: #36-4036-40.
8%
(12,172 out of 161,877 students)
(12,172 out of 161,877 students)
Rank: #4141.
7%
(23,104 out of 341,200 students)
(23,104 out of 341,200 students)
Rank: #42-4642-46.
6%
(21,901 out of 337,594 students)
(21,901 out of 337,594 students)
Rank: #42-4642-46.
6%
(77,660 out of 1,201,669 students)
(77,660 out of 1,201,669 students)
Rank: #42-4642-46.
6%
(346,755 out of 5,876,735 students)
(346,755 out of 5,876,735 students)
Rank: #42-4642-46.
6%
(29,881 out of 509,399 students)
(29,881 out of 509,399 students)
Rank: #42-4642-46.
6%
(29,844 out of 514,955 students)
(29,844 out of 514,955 students)
Rank: #47-4947-49.
5%
(41,246 out of 762,262 students)
(41,246 out of 762,262 students)
Rank: #47-4947-49.
5%
(14,036 out of 260,415 students)
(14,036 out of 260,415 students)
Rank: #47-4947-49.
5%
(6,988 out of 137,448 students)
(6,988 out of 137,448 students)
Rank: #50-5150-51.
3%
(22,488 out of 703,462 students)
(22,488 out of 703,462 students)
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of all K-12 students in United States are educated in private schools?
10%% of all K-12 students in United States are educated in private schools for 2025.
What are the private schools with highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in the United States?
The private schools with highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in the United States include American Heritage School, Pius X High School and Caravel Academy.
What is the state with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in private schools?
The state with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in private schools is Hawaii.
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