This graph shows school enrollment for public and private schools in 2017 in the United States. As of October 2017, about 3.59 million students were enrolled in private colleges.
Enrollment in public and private schools in the United States in 2017 (in millions)
This graph shows school enrollment for public and private schools in 2017 in the United States. As of October 2017, about 3.59 million students were enrolled in private colleges.
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| Type of Institution | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 2.78 | 1.89 |
| Kindergarten | 3.54 | 0.42 |
| Elementary | 29.87 | 2.66 |
| High school | 15.55 | 1.3 |
| College | 14.81 | 3.59 |
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