Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows.

A new Gallup poll, conducted in August and published on September 8, 2026, reveals that only 32% of American adults are satisfied with the U.S. K-12 school system, an 11-point drop over two years and the lowest in 27 years. This decline is attributed to a growing political divide and concerns about schools' preparedness for college and careers, with Democrats driving the recent slide.