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Elementary schools offer the initial eight years of formal education for children, typically spanning from 1st to 8th grade. Secondary schools, on the other hand, provide academic courses following elementary education, generally covering 8th to 12th grade.
These schools can be categorized into primary, middle, and secondary schools. Primary schools serve as the initial stage of academic learning, also referred to as elementary education. Expenditure in these institutions can be classified as public or private, while ownership may fall under government, local bodies, or other entities. Fee structures across these schools vary, accommodating low-income, medium-income, and high-income brackets.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the social services market by driving up costs for essential goods, assistive technologies, and digital infrastructure many of which are sourced from tariff-affected regions. Providers of healthcare, elderly care, and community-based services are facing tighter budgets, as rigid government contracts and funding constraints limit their ability to offset these rising expenses. This climate of uncertainty has also slowed investments in digital transformation and telehealth solutions, hindering efforts to enhance service accessibility and operational efficiency. In response, organizations are increasingly turning to local suppliers, establishing joint procurement strategies to manage costs, and adopting affordable digital tools to sustain service delivery amid ongoing financial pressures.
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The elementary and secondary schools market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1625.92 billion in 2024 to $1741.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to population growth, government funding, education policies, parental involvement, community development.
The elementary and secondary schools market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2355.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to inclusive education practices, infrastructure upgrades, global competency emphasis, public-private partnerships, teacher professional development. Major trends in the forecast period include education technology innovation, digital learning platforms, technological integration, personalized learning approaches, focus on steam education.
The forecast of 7.9% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Rising tariffs on educational supplies such as tablets, interactive boards, and learning kits-may burden school budgets and disrupt the rollout of technology-enhanced learning environments.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
An increase in education spending is anticipated to drive growth in the elementary and secondary schools market. Education spending encompasses the costs associated with various school activities. Higher spending translates to increased revenues for schools. For example, in December 2023, the UK-based annual report on education spending revealed that total public expenditure on education in England for the 2022-23 fiscal year reached £116 billion, accounting for costs related to student loans, adjusted to 2023-24 prices. Thus, the rise in education spending is propelling the growth of the elementary and secondary schools market moving forward.
The rising demand for educational services is projected to drive the growth of the elementary and secondary school market in the future. Educational services encompass a broad range of offerings related to education and training. Various public and private institutions provide these services to students and others, focusing on instruction-based learning across diverse subjects. These facilities offer educational services at different levels, including primary, elementary, secondary, and higher education. Consequently, the growing demand for educational services is fueling the expansion of the secondary school market. For example, in October 2024, a UK-based Research Briefing report on Higher Education Student Numbers indicated that during the 2022/23 academic year, there were 2.94 million students enrolled in higher education institutions throughout the UK. This increase in revenue will affect the demand for educational services, further propelling the growth of the secondary school market.
The flipped classroom teaching model is revolutionizing the student learning experience by fostering an interactive environment in classrooms. This innovative approach involves students reviewing lecture materials or video lectures as homework before attending class. During class time, interactive discussions and collaborative activities take place under the guidance of the teacher. The flipped classroom provides students with the flexibility to engage with lecture materials at their own pace, enabling them to come prepared with specific questions for in-class discussions. According to the Flipped Learning Network, teachers who implemented this model observed improved grades for 71% of students, and 80% reported enhanced student behavior, highlighting the effectiveness of the flipped classroom teaching approach.
Leading companies are at the forefront of innovation by introducing smart artificial intelligence training programs to strengthen their market positioning. These AI training programs are designed to impart foundational knowledge and practical applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning. For instance, in May 2023, Flatiron School, a U.S.-based educational organization, launched artificial intelligence training programs. These programs are instructor-led and cover essential topics such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and data science. By embracing these cutting-edge initiatives, companies aim to equip workforces with the necessary knowledge and skills to harness the evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence.
Major companies operating in the elementary and secondary schools market include K12 Inc., Connections Academy, Stride Inc., BASIS Charter Schools, GEMS Education, Maple Leaf Educational Systems, Nord Anglia Education, Cognita Schools, The Leona Group LLC, Concept Schools, Accelerated Learning Solutions, Beacon Education Network, Success Academy Charter Schools, International School of Beijing, Fairmont Private Schools, Cengage Learning, Charter Schools USA, Edmentum Inc., Pansophic Learning, EtonHouse International Education Group, International Schools Services (ISS), Taaleem Group, Lincoln Learning Solutions, Ascend Learning LLC, Horizon Education Centers, Think Together, Catapult Learning
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the elementary and secondary schools market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the elementary and secondary schools market. The regions covered in the elementary and secondary schools market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the elementary and secondary schools market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The elementary and secondary schools market consists of revenues earned by entities that provides basic technical courses to school students prior to bachelorette education. The elementary and secondary schools includes establishments such as boarding schools, kindergartens, military academies, finishing schools, vocational high schools. The market covers school boards and school districts. These establishments may be privately owned and operated for profit or not for profit, or they may be publicly owned and operated. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.