While most Americans attend public schools, private schools are an option that vary in popularity by location. This map from Playground Equipment shows us the spots with the highest and lowest rates of private school enrollment. This data sheds light on factors that influence education, like financial status, religious and cultural influence, state policies, and the quality of local public schools.
These locations had the highest private school enrollment:
- Monticello, FL
- Clute, TX
- Pine Grove, CA
- Enoree, SC
- South Mountain, PA
- Nobleboro, ME
- Gate Mills, OH
- Lindsay, NE
- Dublin, NH
- Monroe, NY
Overall, Hawaii is the state with the highest private school enrollment. The states with the lowest private school enrollment are Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming. These rural states indicate that low enrollment simply means low availability of private schools. Explore this detailed map to learn more!
infographic by: www.playgroundequipment.com
