The average percent of minority students in public schools is approximately 57% (2026).
The highest state for average percent of minority students in public schools is Hawaii with 89%. The lowest state for average percent of minority students in public schools is West Virginia with 12%.
The ethnicity breakdown of public schools in each state are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 12%
89%
Avg. Minority: 57%
Average 51爆料 Minority Breakdown (2026)
State
% Minority
Student Ethnicity Breakdown
42%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (15%)
Black (19%)
White (58%)
Two or more races (5%)
0%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (0%)
Hispanic (0%)
Black (0%)
White (0%)
Two or more races (0%)
80%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (12%)
Hispanic (56%)
Black (5%)
White (20%)
Two or more races (6%)
54%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (5%)
Hispanic (31%)
Black (12%)
White (46%)
Two or more races (5%)
87%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (18%)
Black (63%)
White (13%)
Two or more races (3%)
61%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (4%)
Hispanic (20%)
Black (31%)
White (39%)
Two or more races (5%)
55%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (6%)
Hispanic (28%)
Black (16%)
White (45%)
Two or more races (4%)
28%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (10%)
Black (11%)
White (72%)
Two or more races (5%)
59%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (11%)
Black (42%)
White (41%)
Two or more races (4%)
47%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (7%)
Hispanic (25%)
Black (10%)
White (53%)
Two or more races (5%)
68%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (7%)
Hispanic (23%)
Black (32%)
White (32%)
Two or more races (5%)
39%
American Indian (2%)
Asian (7%)
Hispanic (11%)
Black (12%)
White (61%)
Two or more races (6%)
100%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (33%)
Hispanic (2%)
Black (0%)
White (0%)
Two or more races (7%)
58%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (5%)
Black (47%)
White (42%)
Two or more races (5%)
57%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (4%)
Hispanic (21%)
Black (25%)
White (43%)
Two or more races (6%)
29%
American Indian (11%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (7%)
Black (5%)
White (71%)
Two or more races (5%)
18%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (3%)
Hispanic (7%)
Black (2%)
White (82%)
Two or more races (5%)
62%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (10%)
Hispanic (34%)
Black (14%)
White (38%)
Two or more races (3%)
80%
American Indian (12%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (62%)
Black (2%)
White (20%)
Two or more races (2%)
60%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (10%)
Hispanic (30%)
Black (15%)
White (40%)
Two or more races (3%)
56%
American Indian (11%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (20%)
Black (8%)
White (44%)
Two or more races (14%)
39%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (5%)
Hispanic (15%)
Black (14%)
White (61%)
Two or more races (5%)
100%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (0%)
Hispanic (100%)
Black (0%)
White (0%)
Two or more races (0%)
49%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (3%)
Hispanic (30%)
Black (9%)
White (51%)
Two or more races (5%)
53%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (13%)
Black (31%)
White (47%)
Two or more races (6%)
33%
American Indian (14%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (8%)
Black (3%)
White (67%)
Two or more races (6%)
43%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (2%)
Hispanic (15%)
Black (21%)
White (57%)
Two or more races (5%)
56%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (8%)
Hispanic (19%)
Black (21%)
White (44%)
Two or more races (7%)
99%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (21%)
Black (77%)
White (1%)
Two or more races (0%)
52%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (9%)
Hispanic (26%)
Black (5%)
White (48%)
Two or more races (9%)
34%
American Indian (1%)
Asian (4%)
Hispanic (14%)
Black (9%)
White (66%)
Two or more races (5%)
12%
American Indian (0%)
Asian (1%)
Hispanic (2%)
Black (4%)
White (88%)
Two or more races (5%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average percent of minority students in public schools?
The national average percent of minority students in public schools is 57% for 2026.
What are the most diverse public schools in the United States?
The most diverse public schools in the United States include Ad Prima Charter School, 227 Academy and Agape Achievement Academy.
What is the state with the highest average public school percent of minority students?
The state with the highest average public school percent of minority students is Hawaii.
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