Nebraska homeschool enrollment has more than tripled since 1999

The number of homeschooled Nebraska students has grown steadily since 1999, spiking after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bar chart showing Nebraska homeschool enrollment rising from about 4,600 students in 1999-2000 to 14,613 in 2023-24, with a sharp increase during the 2020-21 school year. State estimates show enrollment climbing to new highs in 2024-25 and 2025-26; those counts are pending audit.

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The Nebraska Department of Education says its 2024–25 and 2025–26 homeschool student counts are estimates and pending audit.

Chart: Grace Lewis | The World-HeraldSource: Nebraska Department of EducationGet the data