Nevadans firmly believe families should choose their children’s public schools
A March 2025 survey by yes. every kid. reveals overwhelming support among Nevada voters for expanding school choice. 80% of voters support allowing families to decide which public school their child attends, with 53% strongly in support
- Support cuts across all major demographic groups
- K–12 parents are strong supporters—87% back giving families the choice
Voters are guided by a strong belief that families—not government officials or ZIP codes—should determine which public schools children attend, favoring this approach by a wide margin (65% to 28%). As shown on the next page, this belief in family decision-making spans gender identity, race and ethnicity, household income, geography, and political affiliation. ring families to customize their children’s education.
By a significant margin, Nevada voters support open enrollment
- 79% of voters support expanding open enrollment to allow children to attend any public school, regardless of where they live, and only 15% oppose the idea
- Majority support spans all demographic groups — including age, gender identity, race and ethnicity, household income, geography, and political affiliation
Voters are less likely to vote for lawmakers who oppose expansion
By more than a 2:1 margin, Nevada voters would be less likely to vote for their legislator if their legislator opposed expanding open enrollment to all school districts in Nevada.
Conducted from March 21-25 with 603 registered voters (margin of error ±4.0%), the survey highlights a clear preference for family-driven education decisions.
