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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

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.
Maine
11:1
Rank: #1-51-5.
New Hampshire
11:1
Rank: #1-51-5.
New York
11:1
Rank: #1-51-5.
Vermont
11:1
Rank: #6-116-11.
Arkansas
12:1
Rank: #6-116-11.
Connecticut
12:1
Rank: #6-116-11.
Massachusetts
12:1
Rank: #6-116-11.
North Dakota
12:1
Rank: #6-116-11.
New Jersey
12:1
Rank: #6-116-11.
Wyoming
12:1
Rank: #12-1512-15.
Missouri
13:1
Rank: #12-1512-15.
New Mexico
13:1
Rank: #12-1512-15.
Pennsylvania
13:1
Rank: #12-1512-15.
Rhode Island
13:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Georgia
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Hawaii
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Iowa
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Illinois
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Kansas
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Louisiana
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Maryland
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Mississippi
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Montana
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Nebraska
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
South Carolina
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
South Dakota
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Virginia
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
Wisconsin
14:1
Rank: #16-3016-30.
West Virginia
14:1
Rank: #31-3531-35.
Delaware
15:1
Rank: #31-3531-35.
Indiana
15:1
Rank: #31-3531-35.
Kentucky
15:1
Rank: #31-3531-35.
Minnesota
15:1
Rank: #31-3531-35.
Texas
15:1
Rank: #36-3836-38.
Colorado
16:1
Rank: #36-3836-38.
North Carolina
16:1
Rank: #36-3836-38.
Oklahoma
16:1
Rank: #39-4239-42.
Alabama
17:1
Rank: #39-4239-42.
Arizona
17:1
Rank: #39-4239-42.
Michigan
17:1
Rank: #39-4239-42.
Ohio
17:1
Rank: #43-4643-46.
Florida
18:1
Rank: #43-4643-46.
Idaho
18:1
Rank: #43-4643-46.
Oregon
18:1
Rank: #43-4643-46.
Washington
18:1
Rank: #4747.
Alaska
19:1
Rank: #4848.
Nevada
20:1
Rank: #49-5049-50.
California
22:1
Rank: #49-5049-50.
Utah
22:1
Rank: #5151.
Tennessee
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.