Pre-primary school enrollment numbers in the U.S. 1970-2021

Published by Erin Duffin, Jan 4, 2023
In 2021, around 7.87 million children were enrolled in nursery or kindergarten programs in the United States. This is an increase from 1970, when about 4.28 million children were enrolled in pre-primary school programs.

Pre-primary school enrollment (kindergarten, nursery) for children aged 3-5 years from 1970 to 2021 (in millions)

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Release date

December 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

1970 to 2021

Age group

3-5 years

Supplementary notes

Includes public and non-public nursery school and kindergarten programs.

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