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Costa Rica's Public Schools Have Lost 180,000 Students in Five Years

Public school enrollment in Costa Rica has fallen 16.5% since 2021 as births decline, while private schools have added more than 12,000 students.

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Costa Rica's Public Schools Have Lost 180,000 Students in Five Years

Public school enrollment in Costa Rica has fallen 16.5% since 2021 as births decline, while private schools have added more than 12,000 students.

5 days ago·San José, Costa Rica

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Public Enrolment Falls to 180,000 Students Due to Low Birth Rate; Private Enrolment Grows

The fall of the birth rate is transforming the classrooms of Costa Rica. MEP data show opposing trends in the number of students in public and private schools and schools, while experts analyze possible causes.

6 days ago

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La Nación, Grupo Nación broke the news 6 days ago on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

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Costa Rica's Public Schools Have Lost 180,000 Students in Five Years

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Costa Rica's Public Schools Have Lost 180,000 Students in Five Years

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