K-12 Education Market Trends

Statistics for the 2023 & 2024 K-12 Education market trends, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. K-12 Education trend report includes a market forecast to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry trends analysis as a free report PDF download.

Market Trends of K-12 Education Industry

Public K-12 Education Segment to Witness Major Growth

  • There has been widespread adoption of learning management systems in public schools, and countries worldwide are adopting e-learning in public K-12 education to create a digital education framework, driving the growth of the education market in K-12 public schools.
  • The market has been seeing collaboration among the market vendors to increase their capabilities and support market growth. For instance, in October 2023, Open LMS, a provider of open-source learning management systems (LMS) in the United States, partnered with Blindside Networks, the creators of BigBlueButton, a purpose-built virtual classroom software that focuses on learning outcomes. This partnership would enable Open LMS to offer an education-first virtual classroom for government K-12 education institutions, showing the demand for LMS solutions in public schools. This is expected to fuel the K-12 Education Market during the forecast period.
  • Further, public schools in developed countries such as the United States are offering training on digital literacy for students and offering the infrastructure needed for online learning, which could positively impact the growth of the K-12 education market. For instance, according to the survey results released by the United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there are far more public school students than private school students in the United States. By 2031, it is estimated that about 10.3 million students will be enrolled in private schools in the United States. This figure will stand close to 61.67 million for public school students.
  • Therefore, the increasing investments and priority by the governments of various countries to support digitalization adoption in public K-12 schools for better management of the learning process are expected to fuel the market growth of K-12 education worldwide in public schools during the forecast period.
K-12 Education Market: Estimated School Enrollment in Public and Private Schools, in Millions, United States, 2023-2031

Asia-Pacific to Hold Significant Market Share

  • The demand for K-12 education in the Asia-Pacific region has experienced remarkable growth, propelled by various factors highlighting the significance of quality education in developing nations. Several key trends contribute to the increasing demand for K-12 education across Asia-Pacific.
  • South and Southeast Asia represent one-third of the world's population, with rapidly growing economies and populations. Densely populated and with a younger average age than many developed nations, the opportunity to bring a digital education transformation to these dynamic populations can create a broad impact and improve the educational experience and livelihoods of millions.
  • Asia-Pacific countries are integrating education technologies into their education systems. Due to this, a growing demand for schools leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences has been seen. Online platforms, interactive content, and digital tools are becoming integral components of modern K-12 education in the region.
  • For instance, in May 2023, TAL Education Group, a Chinese education company and provider of after-school education and tutoring services for students, announced that the company is creating MathGPT, a large-scale mathematical model. This model is intended for math aficionados and research institutes, with problem-solving and teaching algorithms at its core.
  • With increased globalization, there is a growing interest in providing students with a global perspective. International schools that offer a curriculum that combines local and global elements are gaining popularity. Parents seek schools that prepare their children to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
  • Hence, the growing demand for K-12 education in the Asia-Pacific region is driven by demographic shifts, economic development, technological advancements, a focus on English proficiency, globalization trends, government initiatives, and the pursuit of high-quality education. This demand will continue evolving as the region positions itself as a key player in the global education landscape.
K-12 Education Market: Market CAGR (%), By Region, Global

K-12 Education Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)