Support for religious expression in U.S. public schools varies widely by type of expression
% of U.S. adults who __ each of the following in public schools
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Support for religious expression in U.S. public schools varies widely by type of expression
% of U.S. adults who __ each of the following in public schools
| Favor | Oppose | |
|---|---|---|
| Allowing students to voluntarily pray in student-led groups | 78% | 21% |
| Allowing coaches to lead their teams in prayer | 57% | 42% |
| Displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms | 50% | 48% |
| Allowing teachers to lead their classes in prayer | 46% | 53% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
