STEM Education In K-12 Market To Reach $131.98 Billion By 2030

STEM Education In K-12 Market Growth & Trends

The global STEM Education In K-12 market size is expected to reach USD 131.98 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13.7% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. A renewed emphasis on STEM-focused schools and the need for a pipeline of specialist STEM skills have reinforced market growth. The increased attention to STEM education will likely foster critical thinking, spatial reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving. Further, the prevalence of high-definition videos, interactive games, and skills training for kids will augur growth. The demand for high-quality learning experiences and investments in STEM literacy to prepare students for jobs and post-secondary STEM degrees will reshape the industry dynamics.

The STEM-supported pedagogic system has gained prominence among middle school students, mainly due to the trend for real-time formative assessment, online laboratory experiments, and gaming. STEM education is expected to underpin curiosity, prepare students to combat real-world issues, and equip them with solid technical know-how. Middle school STEM programs are poised to introduce learners to subjects and skills they need to succeed in high school, college, and careers. Students are also expected to gain soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation while doing activities and completing assignments. For instance, rubber band cars and toothpick bridges can help educators test middle school students' engineering and creativity skills.

The Asia Pacific is expected to account for a considerable share by 2030 due to bullish government policies and the adoption of advanced technologies. Well-established players, startups, and governments are slated to emphasize STEM curricula to foster cohesive learning based on real-life situations and real-world applications. Forward-looking companies could inject funds into organic and inorganic growth strategies to propel their footprint.

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STEM Education In K-12 Market Report Highlights

• The self-paced segment led the STEM education in K-12 industry in 2024, accounting for over 68% share of the global revenue. The high share can be attributed to individualized learning, which has received impetus as it allows students to learn at their pace, controlling how and when they know.

• The high school (9-12) courses segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 in the STEM education in K-12 industry due to the expanding penetration of online education.

• North America STEM education in K-12 market dominated with a revenue share of over 44% in 2024 in STEM education in K-12 industry. North American economies are heavily reliant on innovation and technological advancement.

STEM Education In K-12 Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global STEM education in K-12 market on the basis of on type, application, and region:

STEM Education In K-12 Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

• Self-paced

• Instructor-led

STEM Education In K-12 Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

• Elementary School (K-5)

• Middle School (6-8)

• High School (9-12)

STEM Education In K-12 Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• MEA

  • UAE

  • South Africa

  • KSA

List of Key Players in the STEM Education In K-12 Market

• Activate Learning

• Amplify Education, Inc.

• Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC

• Carolina Biological Supply Company

• Cengage Learning

• Discovery Education

• EduCo International

• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

• Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

• Lab-Aids

• McGraw Hill

• OpenSciEd

• PASCO Scientific

• Savvas Learning

• School Specialty, LLC