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Percentage of pre-school enrollment in the United States in 2017, by age and type

Percentage of pre-school enrollment in the United States in 2017, by age group and type of program

The data shows the percentage of pre-school enrollment in the U.S. in 2017, by age group and type of program. In 2017, about 33% of the 4-year-olds were enrolled in the pre-kindergarten, while 8% of the 4-year-olds were enrolled in Head Start. Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five years from low-income families.

3-year-olds	5	8	3	84
4-year-olds	33	8	3	56

Percentage of pre-school enrollment in the United States in 2017, by age and type

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