The average percent of minority students in private schools is 34% (2026).
The state with the highest average private school percent of minority students is Hawaii with 72%. The state with the lowest average private school percent of minority students is West Virginia with 10%.
Minority Range: 10%
72%
Avg. Minority: 34%
Average 草榴社区 School Minority Percentage (2026)
State
Average % Stud. of Color
Most Diverse Schools
Rank: #11.
72%
Rank: #22.
52%
Rank: #33.
51%
Rank: #44.
49%
Rank: #55.
48%
Rank: #66.
42%
Rank: #77.
40%
Rank: #8-108-10.
39%
Rank: #8-108-10.
39%
Rank: #8-108-10.
39%
Rank: #1111.
35%
Rank: #1212.
34%
Rank: #1313.
33%
Rank: #1414.
32%
Rank: #15-1715-17.
31%
Rank: #15-1715-17.
31%
Rank: #15-1715-17.
31%
Rank: #18-1918-19.
28%
Rank: #18-1918-19.
28%
Rank: #20-2220-22.
27%
Rank: #20-2220-22.
27%
Rank: #20-2220-22.
27%
Rank: #23-2523-25.
26%
Rank: #23-2523-25.
26%
Rank: #23-2523-25.
26%
Rank: #26-2826-28.
25%
Rank: #26-2826-28.
25%
Rank: #26-2826-28.
25%
Rank: #29-3029-30.
24%
Rank: #29-3029-30.
24%
Rank: #31-3231-32.
23%
Rank: #31-3231-32.
23%
Rank: #33-3533-35.
22%
Rank: #33-3533-35.
22%
Rank: #33-3533-35.
22%
Rank: #36-3736-37.
21%
Rank: #36-3736-37.
21%
Rank: #38-3938-39.
20%
Rank: #38-3938-39.
20%
Rank: #40-4140-41.
19%
Rank: #40-4140-41.
19%
Rank: #42-4342-43.
18%
Rank: #42-4342-43.
18%
Rank: #4444.
17%
Rank: #45-4645-46.
16%
Rank: #45-4645-46.
16%
Rank: #4747.
15%
Rank: #4848.
14%
Rank: #4949.
13%
Rank: #5050.
12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average percent of minority students in private schools?
The national average percent of minority students in private schools is 34% for 2026.
What are the most diverse private schools in the United States?
The most diverse private schools in the United States include 63rd St. Multicultural Academy Of Academic Excellence, Cutswood School and Academy Of Excellence.
What is the state with the highest average private school percent of minority students?
The state with the highest average private school percent of minority students is Hawaii.
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