2022 public school enrollment declines to 87.0% from 90.7% in 2012, while private and charter school enrollments rise.

Public school enrollment is declining nationwide, with 87.0% of children aged 5-17 enrolled in 2022 compared to 90.7% in 2012, despite the overall population growing. This drop has been observed in states like Kentucky, South Carolina, and Alaska. During the same period, the share of children enrolled in private schools increased by 2 percentage points, and charter schools saw a similar rise.

April 21, 2024
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