Americans’ satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
Summary
A recent Gallup poll shows that only 32% of American adults are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education, the lowest level in 27 years. Satisfaction has dropped mainly among Democrats and independents since President Donald Trump’s second term began in 2025. Concerns include political conflicts in schools, falling test scores after the pandemic, and debates about school policies.Key Facts
- Just 32% of American adults are somewhat or completely satisfied with the U.S. school system.
- This is an 11-point drop from two years ago and the lowest since Gallup started polling 27 years ago.
- Dissatisfaction with schools has risen to 67%.
- Democrats’ satisfaction fell by about 19 points since 2025, when President Trump started his second term.
- Republicans’ and independents’ satisfaction also decreased, but less sharply.
- Political conflicts, including debates over what teachers can say and school diversity programs, are affecting public trust.
- National test scores, especially in reading, have dropped since the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools.
- Around two-thirds of parents with school-age children are satisfied with their own child’s education, higher than overall adult satisfaction.
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