The K12 Academics State of Education Series
Sixteen data-driven reports for educators, administrators, journalists and partners — free to read and cite.
Education, Sector by Sector
Deep dives into the major sectors of American education — from K-12 and higher education to public, private and the expanding world of school choice.
The State of K-12 Education in America
The definitive annual look at enrollment, funding, achievement, staffing and policy across American K-12 schools.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of Higher Education
Enrollment shifts, affordability, value and the forces reshaping colleges and universities.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of Public Education
Public district and charter schools: funding, choice, staffing and student performance.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of Private Education
Independent, faith-based and special-purpose private schools: demand, tuition and outcomes.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of School Choice
Vouchers, ESAs, charters and open enrollment — how families are choosing schools today.
Read the report →Technology & the Future of Learning
How artificial intelligence, education technology and new models are reshaping teaching, learning and the classroom of tomorrow.
The State of AI in Education
Adoption, tools, teaching, literacy, integrity and governance of AI across education.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of Education Technology & Services
The software, connectivity, cybersecurity and services powering modern schools.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of the Future Classroom
AI, immersive learning, smart spaces and the design of the classroom of 2030.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of Experiential Learning
Project-based, work-based and applied learning, internships, CTE and maker education.
Read the report →Markets, Demand & Decision-Making
The business of education — how families choose, how brands get found, and who supplies schools and districts.
The State of Education Marketing & Digital Visibility
How schools and education brands get found — SEO, AI/GEO and digital visibility.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of Education Consumer Behavior
How families, students and buyers research, evaluate and choose education.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of the Educational Vendor Industry
The EdTech and physical-vendor ecosystem that supplies schools and districts.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of College Admissions
Applications, testing, selectivity, aid and the changing admissions landscape.
Read the report →Programs, Enrichment & Global
Summer learning, international education and the enrichment and performers that extend the school year beyond the classroom.
The State of Summer Learning & Enrichment
Camps, summer school and enrichment: access, outcomes and the summer opportunity gap.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of International Education
Global enrollment, mobility, international schools and cross-border learning.
Read the report → 2026 ReportThe State of School Assembly & Student Engagement
Assemblies, educational performers and enrichment that drive student engagement.
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About this research
K12 Academics has helped millions find the right school, college, camp, business and program in their community since 2004. Our State of Education series distills public data, sector trends and our own community insight into clear, citable reports — part of the largest education resource website online.