In the United States, there are far more public school students than private school students. In 2021, about **** million students were enrolled in private schools in the United States. For public school students, this figure stood at close to ** million students.

In the United States, more students tend to be enrolled in public schools than in private schools. In 2022, about 15.8 million students were enrolled in public high schools, compared to 1.36 million who were enrolled in private high schools.

Germany DE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 10.013 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.973 % for 2021. Germany DE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 8.688 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2022, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.013 % in 2022 and a record low of 6.536 % in 1999. Germany DE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

This dataset displays public school enrollment trends in Maryland and its jurisdictions from kindergarten to Grade 12, from 2014 to 2024. The data, sourced from the Maryland State Department of Education, is grouped by grade level: kindergarten through Grade 5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and Total Enrollment (K-12).

This dataset provides the number of students enrolled in private schools in Qatar, categorized by level of education, type of school, nationality, and gender. The data includes various educational levels, such as Nursery, as well as Arabic and Foreign school types. The dataset offers valuable insights into the distribution of students across different types of schools, nationalities (Qatari and Non-Qatari), and genders, helping to analyze trends in private school enrollment in Qatar.

France FR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 25.391 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.876 % for 2014. France FR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 25.391 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2015, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.169 % in 2012 and a record low of 24.990 % in 1999. France FR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

Private schools have struggled to maintain enrollment and revenue as the population of children in the K-12 age range evaporates. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the International Monetary Fund report that the fertility rate has continued to plunge further below replacement levels, and the National Center for Health Statistics reports a drop of over 100,000 births per year since 2020. This demographic shift has led to fewer children entering the K-12 age range and smaller graduating classes. Immigration helps reduce low birth rates' impact on the US population, but less than a tenth of immigrating students attend private K-12 schools. Ultimately, the National Center for Education Statistics projects a drop in private school enrollment from 6.0 million in 2020 to 5.5 million by 2025. Charter schools have presented fierce competition, and public school enrollment has slumped by just 2.3% since 2020, compared to an 8.2% drop in private school enrollment. To mitigate these challenges, many private schools have increased tuition fees, though some families have been unable to afford the higher costs. Revenue has been sinking at a CAGR of 1.4% to an estimated $79.5 billion over the five years through 2025, including an expected 0.7% decline in 2025 alone. Despite persistent population-related issues, expanding government assistance is beginning to turn things around for private schools. States have increasingly embraced school choice programs, which allow parents to use public funds for private education. These programs have begun to crop up faster than ever, with 15 of the nation's 24 school choice programs enacted in the past five years. The push to promote private education ultimately led to the first-ever federal school choice program, passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025. However, this assistance is optional for states to participate and will largely remain limited to states that already maintain school choice initiatives. The number of K-12 age students will continue dropping, but government assistance and growing incomes will help stave off further dips in revenue. Larger, well-established private schools may better navigate challenges by balancing tuition hikes with financial aid offerings targeted at higher-income families, slightly lifting profit. To stay competitive with charter and public alternatives, private schools might offer more personalized educational experiences. By leveraging potential government support and adjusting their strategies, private schools will buoy revenue amid persisting headwinds. Revenue is set to swell at a CAGR of 0.3% and to an estimated $80.7 billion by the end of 2030.

There were approximately 18.58 million college students in the U.S. in 2022, with around 13.49 million enrolled in public colleges and a further 5.09 million students enrolled in private colleges. The figures are projected to remain relatively constant over the next few years.

What is the most expensive college in the U.S.? The overall number of higher education institutions in the U.S. totals around 4,000, and California is the state with the most. One important factor that students – and their parents – must consider before choosing a college is cost. With annual expenses totaling almost 78,000 U.S. dollars, Harvey Mudd College in California was the most expensive college for the 2021-2022 academic year. There are three major costs of college: tuition, room, and board. The difference in on-campus and off-campus accommodation costs is often negligible, but they can change greatly depending on the college town.

The differences between public and private colleges Public colleges, also called state colleges, are mostly funded by state governments. Private colleges, on the other hand, are not funded by the government but by private donors and endowments. Typically, private institutions are  much more expensive. Public colleges tend to offer different tuition fees for students based on whether they live in-state or out-of-state, while private colleges have the same tuition cost for every student.

Belgium BE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 59.209 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59.813 % for 2021. Belgium BE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 58.192 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2022, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.768 % in 1999 and a record low of 57.112 % in 2006. Belgium BE: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

In 2021, about 1.5 million students were enrolled in private high schools or similar institutions in the United States. There were significantly more students enrolled in public high schools across the United States, at 15.4 million students.

This dataset includes enrollment data for Pittsburgh Public Schools. Data is presented by school, feeder pattern / attendance boundary, and by neighborhood. A table also includes data on the number of students attending schools by neighborhood. Data includes preschool students through 12th grade. This data can be very useful in understanding neighborhood-level enrollment patterns, student demographics by neighborhood and school, and can also be used to inform school-community partnerships. Students attending charter, private and parochial schools are not included in this data. Only students enrolled in a Pittsburgh Public School are captured. Totals with fewer than 11 students have been redacted to adhere to School District privacy policies. Data was extracted from the Pittsburgh Public Schools data system in January, 2021. It captures the school where the student was enrolled on October 1st. The neighborhood school the student feeds into based on their address as of the beginning of the 2020-21 school year.

Demographic projections performed by the Statistics Forecasting for elementary, middle and high school level students.

Between the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, ** percent of private schools said that their enrollment increased in the United States, compared to ** percent who reported declines in enrollment. A further ** percent saw no change in enrollment within the provided time period.

School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary) in Vietnam was reported at 1.542 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Vietnam - School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

This dataset contains yearly certified enrollment for all public school districts (with physical boundaries) in Wisconsin for the 2023-2024 school year. This data is also available in the WISEdash Public Portal. This dataset is derived from publicly available files on the WISEdash Download Page. Enrollment Count is the number of students enrolled on specific dates as determined by school enrollment/exit dates that cover those dates. Percent Enrollment by Student Group is a percent of the enrollment count for all student groups combined. Reporting Disability is indicated in the pupil’s individualized education program (IEP) or individualized service plan (ISP). A person's race or ethnicity is the racial and/or ethnic group to which the person belongs or with which he or she most identifies. Ethnicity is self-reported as either Hispanic/Not Hispanic. Race is self-reported as any of the following 5 categories: Asian, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or White. The data displayed reflects the race/ethnicity that is reported by school districts to DPI.An economically disadvantaged student is one who is identified by Direct Certification (only if participating in the National School Lunch Program) OR a member of a household that meets the income eligibility guidelines for free or reduced-price meals (less than or equal to 185 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines) under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) OR identified by an alternate mechanism, such as the alternate household income form.English Learner status is any student whose first language, or whose parents' or guardians' first language, is not English and whose level of English proficiency requires specially designed instruction, either in English or in the first language or both, in order for the student to fully benefit from classroom instruction and to be successful in attaining the state's high academic standards expected of all students at their grade level.

From 2022 to 2031, the projected percentage change in enrollment in U.S. public schools for grades K (kindergarten) through 12 in Idaho was 10.8 percent, the greatest increase in enrollment expected out of all U.S. states.

Brazil BR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data was reported at 14.370 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.680 % for 2021. Brazil BR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data is updated yearly, averaging 13.658 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2022, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.981 % in 2012 and a record low of 10.890 % in 2003. Brazil BR: School Enrollment: Secondary: Private: % of Total Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

Germany DE: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data was reported at 5.288 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.267 % for 2021. Germany DE: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data is updated yearly, averaging 3.612 % from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2022, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.288 % in 2022 and a record low of 1.764 % in 1993. Germany DE: School Enrollment: Primary: Private: % of Total Primary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Education Statistics. Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.;UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

The SCA’s comprehensive capital planning process includes developing and analyzing quality data, creating and updating the Department of Education’s Five-Year Capital Plans, and monitoring projects through completion. The SCA prioritizes capital projects to best meet the capacity and building improvements needs throughout the City. Additionally, the SCA assures that the Capital Plan aligns with New York State and City Department of Education mandates, academic initiatives, and budgetary resources. This is one of the most current published reports.

The 1989-90 Private School Universe Survey (PSS 1989-90) is a study that is part of the Private School Universe program; program data is available since 1989-1990 at . PSS 1989-90 (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/) is a cross-sectional survey that collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including religious orientation, level of school, length of school year, length of school day, total enrollment (K-12), race/ethnicity of students, number of high school graduates, number of teachers employed, program emphasis, and existence and type of kindergarten program. The study was conducted using mail questionnaires and telephone follow-up of all private schools in the United States. The PSS includes both schools with a religious orientation (e.g., Catholic, Lutheran, or Jewish) and nonsectarian schools with programs ranging from regular to special emphasis and special education. Key statistics produced from PSS 1989-90 are on the number of religiously affiliated schools, the number of private high school graduates, and the number of private school students and teachers.