STEM Education in K-12 Market Report 2025

This STEM Education in K-12 market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The stem education in K-12 market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $44.13 billion in 2024 to $50.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to availability of digital resources, increased focus on stem in K-12 curriculum, increased awareness of stem education's role in economic growth, enhanced stem education in high school, increased importance of stem education in developing countries.

The stem education in K-12 market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $86.25 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for stem education, growing importance of stem skills in the job market, rise of online learning platforms, government initiatives and policies, parental interest in stem education. Major trends in the forecast period include private sector investments, integration of technology in education, development of stem-related careers, increased funding for stem education, integration of emerging technologies.

The growing demand for online education is expected to drive the expansion of STEM education in the K-12 market in the coming years. Online education refers to the delivery of educational content and instruction over the internet. The rising demand is driven by the flexibility, accessibility, and quality of remote learning options, supported by technological advancements and changing learning needs. STEM education often utilizes interactive tools and technologies such as virtual labs, simulations, and coding platforms, which enhance online learning by making it more engaging and hands-on. This approach helps students grasp complex concepts through practical application and experimentation. For example, in May 2024, the National Center for Education Statistics, a US-based government agency, reported that 87% of public schools offered tutoring during the 2023-24 school year, with 47% providing multiple tutoring options. Specifically, 46% offered high-dosage tutoring, 66% offered standard tutoring, 24% provided self-paced tutoring, and 13% offered on-demand online tutoring. As a result, the increasing demand for online education is fueling the growth of STEM education in the K-12 market.

Leading companies in the STEM education sector in the K-12 market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as Next STEM and Next English offerings, to better prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce. Next STEM and Next English programs aim to provide students with a comprehensive and integrated learning experience that combines technology with interactive tools and advanced assessment systems. For example, in April 2024, Next Education, an India-based company specializing in STEM education, introduced Next STEM and Next English software programs designed to empower students with the latest skills. These innovative programs offer comprehensive learning experiences, nurturing essential 21st-century skills and enabling students to excel in an interconnected, technology-driven world. Next STEM is an integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning platform that emphasizes hands-on activities, simulations, and interactive tools to engage students in learning. Next English is a comprehensive English learning solution that integrates technology through digital content, advanced assessment systems, and interactive tools, aiming to redefine English language learning for students.

In March 2023, LEAD, an India-based edtech unicorn, acquired a K-12 learning business in India from Pearson India Education Services Private Limited for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster LEAD's product portfolio, enabling it to better serve the varied learning requirements of affordable private schools in smaller towns and high-fee private schools in larger cities. Pearson India Education Services Private Limited, based in India, specializes in providing STEM education in K-12.

Major companies operating in the stem education in K-12 market are Amazon Web Services Inc., Adobe Inc., Stride Inc., Scholastic Inc., K-12 Inc., Cengage Inc., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill Education, School Specialty, D2L corporation, Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd., Meritnation, Outschool Inc, EduCo International Group, zSpace, Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, PASCO Scientifc, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group LLC, Sphero inc., Istation, Mathspace Pty Ltd., Lab-Aids Inc., Wonder Workshop Inc., International School of London, Innova STEM Education.

North America was the largest region in the stem education in K-12 market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the stem education in K-12 market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the stem education in K-12 market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

STEM education in K-12 entails an integrated approach to teaching and learning across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a focus on interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical, real-world applications. This type of education equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technologically-driven society.

In K-12, STEM education primarily comprises customized live courses, standard recorded courses, and other formats. Customized live courses provide interactive, real-time sessions tailored to the specific requirements and learning pace of individual students or small groups. These courses are delivered through various channels, including online and offline platforms, and are applicable across different educational levels such as elementary school (K-5), middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).

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The STEM education in K-12 market includes revenues earned by entities through math games and puzzles, competition and curriculum development services, parent involvement services, enrichment programs, and evaluation and assessment. 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.

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