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Homeschooling explodes 200% in NYC as frustrated families reject Big Apple’s failing public school system
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The number of New York parents choosing to homeschool has exploded by more than 200% over the past 15 years, with 53,905 children being homeschooled in New York state as of 2025-2026.
This growth is attributed to frustration with the public school system, which is struggling with an illiteracy and innumeracy crisis.
- Coverage on "Homeschooling explodes 200% in NYC as frustrated families reject Big Apple’s failing public school system" is documented across center and right-leaning reporting.
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Key Takeaways
- Homeschooling has grown by over 200% in NYC in 15 years
- Frustrated families are rejecting the public school system
- New York state has seen the highest rate of growth in homeschooling among all school sectors
- 53,905 children are being homeschooled in New York state as of 2025-2026
- Homeschooling in NYC has increased by over 200% in 15 years
- 53,905 children are being homeschooled in New York state as of 2025-2026
- Frustrated families are rejecting the public school system
- New York state has seen the highest rate of growth in homeschooling among all school sectors
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- Right: For these NYC families, the classroom has no walls — and sometimes, it has a subway map.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Potential changes in education policy or increased support for homeschooling
Why It Matters
The growth of homeschooling in NYC reflects a lack of confidence in the public school system and may have implications for the future of education in the city
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 9NY Post: For these NYC families, the classroom has no walls — and sometimes, it has a subway map.
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