Data Visualization
Public vs. Private High School Matriculation to Top 25 National Universities
A comparative look at how public and private high schools perform in sending graduates to Top 25 National Universities across 30 metropolitan areas. Visualization is based on data for the 2020-2026 period.
By Data Team| Published October 3, 2025 | Updated October 6, 2026
Key Insights
Largest Gaps (Private > Public)
(Difference in median T25 matriculation rates)
- Washington, DC: Private outperforms by ~22 pts.
- Boston: Private outperforms by ~15 pts.
- Chicago: Private outperforms by ~10 pts.
- Bay Area: Private outperforms by ~9 pts.
- Seattle: Private outperforms by ~7 pts.
Highest Private School Medians
(Median T25 matriculation rates)
- Washington, DC: ~25.0%
- Boston: ~20.0%
- Bay Area: ~15.0%
- Chicago: ~12.0%
- Los Angeles: ~12.0%
Highest Public School Medians
(Median T25 matriculation rates)
- New York City: ~10.0%
- Los Angeles: ~7.5%
- Bay Area: ~6.0%
- Boston: ~5.0%
- Milwaukee: ~5.0%
Matriculation Data Visualization
How to Read This Chart
This chart visualizes the distribution of T25 National Universities matriculation rates. The box shows the middle 50% of schools, the line inside is the median, and the whiskers show the data range, excluding outliers (dots). The colored bar between the plots highlights the difference between their median rates. The columns on the right provide additional context for each city.