Average Private School Minority Percentage (2021)
The average percent of minority students in private schools is 32% (2021).
The highest state for average percent of minority students in private schools is Hawaii with 72%.
The lowest state for average percent of minority students in private schools is West Virginia with 9%.
The most diverse private schools in each state are listed below.
Minority Range: 9%
72%
Avg. Minority: 32%
Average Private School Minority Percentage (2021)
State
Average % Stud. of Color
Most Diverse Schools
29%
25%
19%
39%
48%
25%
27%
46%
25%
45%
28%
72%
15%
14%
34%
22%
24%
10%
22%
27%
37%
12%
19%
22%
18%
19%
22%
20%
13%
17%
20%
39%
51%
31%
41%
21%
26%
25%
25%
26%
18%
23%
19%
40%
23%
29%
10%
27%
30%
9%
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