The best public elementary, K-12 schools in America for 2026: Report
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The best public elementary, K-12 schools in America for 2026: Report
"Pine View School in Osprey, Florida, was the highest-ranked elementary school thanks to top marks for academics, teachers and college preparation. Pine View, established in 1969 and also known as Pine View School for the Gifted, runs from 2nd through 12th grade."
""Our K-12 rankings bring together rigorous data and real experiences from students, parents and educators," Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, said in a statement. "This gives families the clarity to choose schools where their children can succeed academically, thrive socially, and build a strong foundation for their future.""
"From 2019 to 2023, enrollment declined by 20% or more at nearly 1 in 12 public schools - roughly 5,100, according to a report published last year by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a conservative-leaning education think tank."
Niche.com produced annual rankings of the best public elementary and K-12 schools using Department of Education and NCES data plus student reviews. Pine View School in Osprey, Florida, earned the top elementary/K-12 spot for strong academics, teachers and college preparation; the school serves grades 2 through 12 and was established in 1969. Niche presents K-12 rankings that combine quantitative data and experiences from students, parents and educators to help families choose schools. Separate Niche rankings placed North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics first among standalone public high schools. A Fordham Institute report found large enrollment declines at many public schools, and NCES projects public enrollment to fall 5.5% between 2022 and 2031, largely from changing demographics.
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