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Average ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Student: Teacher Ratio

The national average public school student:teacher ratio is approximately 15:1 (2025).
The lowest state for student:teacher ratio is Puerto Rico with 10:1. The highest state for student:teacher ratio is Utah with 22:1.
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 10:1 22:1 Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1

Average ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Student:Teacher Ratio (2025)

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Average Student: Teacher Ratio
Schools with Lowest Student: Teacher Ratio

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 2025.
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 Turning Point, North Region Blind and Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc.
What is the state with the highest student:teacher ratio?
The state with the highest student:teacher ratio is Utah.

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Did You Know?

The state with lowest average public school student:teacher ratio is Puerto Rico, with 10:1. The county with the lowest average public school student:teacher ratio is Newton County, AR with 4:1.