How Much Your State Saves Thanks to Homeschoolers

Homeschool families are saving U.S. citizens $22 billion annually by educating their children at home according to an estimate by the Pioneer Institute.

“Taxpayers across America, struggling under the burden of crushing local property taxes in addition to state and federal taxes, should thank a homeschooling family today,” commented Alex Newman in an article for FreedomProject Media.

The staggering national savings were based on spending per student multiplied by the approximate number of homeschoolers across the country. Although it’s difficult to estimate the exact number of homeschoolers nationwide, the latest research indicates that nearly 2 million children are now homeschooled in the United States. According to Intellectual Takeout, it all adds up to giant savings for the most heavy-populated states.

Top 10 States That Save Thanks to Homeschoolers
1. California: $1.8 billion
2. New York: $1.7 billion
3. Texas: $1.2 billion
4. North Carolina: $1 billion
5. Illinois: $798.6 million
6. New Jersey: $736 million
7. Florida: $729.8 million
8. Ohio: $614.5 million
9. Michigan: $510.5 million
10. Georgia: $468.1 million

Newman also emphasized that the value of homeschooling extends far beyond the financial benefits.

“In exchange for those massive savings, America also benefits from homeschoolers in many other ways,” wrote the aware-winning journalist. “Among those benefits: A huge and growing pool of smarter, more industrious young people to build the businesses of the future, provide jobs to the victims of government schools, and to ultimately serve as leaders in their communities and beyond.”