KINDERGARTEN

Public:

Peak in SY 2022–2023 (7,676), then decline until SY 2024–2025, slight recovery in SY 2025–2026 (5,733).

Private:

Small numbers, fluctuating between 77–180 learners.

Kinder enrollment is unstable, suggesting early-age participation is a challenge.

ELEMENTARY

Public:

Relatively stable until SY 2023–2024 (~41,670), then sharp decline in SY 2024–2026 (38,199).

Private:

Numbers are minimal (298–398 learners) with slight fluctuations.

Elementary remains the largest share, but the drop after SY 2024 suggests lower intake from Kinder and higher dropouts.

Public:

Sharp and consistent decline from 28,326 (SY 2021–2022) to 18,047 (SY 2025–2026).

Private:

Declining but relatively stable (1,168 → 916).

JHS has the steepest drop (~36% decrease). Possible causes: dropouts, economic migration, or non-transition from Elementary.

Public:

Grew slightly in SY 2022–2023 (7,857), then decreased to 6,805 in SY 2025–2026.

Private:

Decline from 660 (SY 2021–2022) to 443 (SY 2025–2026).

SHS enrollment is shrinking, possibly due to low JHS completers and financial constraints.

SY 2021–2022: 86,403 learners

SY 2025–2026: 70,593 learners

Change:

A decline of 15,810 learners (≈18% drop) over 5 school years.

This shows a consistent downward trend in total enrollment year after year.

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