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Average Public School Student-Teacher Ratio (2026)

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Average Public School Student-Teacher Ratio

The national average public school student-teacher ratio is approximately 15:1 (2026).

The lowest state for student-teacher ratio is Vermont with 11:1. The highest state for student-teacher ratio is Tennessee with 27:1.

Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1 27:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends

Average Public School Student-Teacher Ratio (2026)

State

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

Schools with Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio

Rank: #1-51-5.

District Of Columbia

11:1

Rank: #1-51-5.

11:1

Rank: #1-51-5.

11:1

Rank: #1-51-5.

11:1

Rank: #1-51-5.

11:1

Rank: #6-116-11.

12:1

Rank: #6-116-11.

12:1

Rank: #6-116-11.

12:1

Rank: #6-116-11.

12:1

Rank: #6-116-11.

12:1

Rank: #6-116-11.

12:1

Rank: #12-1512-15.

13:1

Rank: #12-1512-15.

13:1

Rank: #12-1512-15.

13:1

Rank: #12-1512-15.

13:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #16-3016-30.

14:1

Rank: #31-3531-35.

15:1

Rank: #31-3531-35.

15:1

Rank: #31-3531-35.

15:1

Rank: #31-3531-35.

15:1

Rank: #31-3531-35.

15:1

Rank: #36-3836-38.

16:1

Rank: #36-3836-38.

16:1

Rank: #36-3836-38.

16:1

Rank: #39-4239-42.

17:1

Rank: #39-4239-42.

17:1

Rank: #39-4239-42.

17:1

Rank: #39-4239-42.

17:1

Rank: #43-4643-46.

18:1

Rank: #43-4643-46.

18:1

Rank: #43-4643-46.

18:1

Rank: #43-4643-46.

18:1

Rank: #4747.

19:1

Rank: #4848.

20:1

Rank: #49-5049-50.

22:1

Rank: #49-5049-50.

22:1

Rank: #5151.

27:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average public school student-teacher ratio?

The national average public school student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.

What are public schools with the highest student-teacher ratio in the United States?

The public schools with the highest student-teacher ratio in the United States include Explorer Academy, Lee High School and Crossroads Center.

What is the state with the highest student-teacher ratio?

The state with the highest student-teacher ratio is Tennessee.

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The state with lowest average public school student-teacher ratio is Vermont, with 11:1. The county with the lowest average public school student-teacher ratio is Newton County, AR with 4:1.