Numbers of preschool and primary school students decrease

According to the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ), the number of students in preschools and primary schools in the Czechia slightly decreased between the past two school years, while the number of high school students increased. Preschools saw a decline of 4,714 children, and primary school enrollment dropped by 0.7%. Conversely, high school enrollment grew by 4.7% compared to the previous year. The rise in high school students marks a 15.2% increase over the past five years. This shift reflects broader demographic trends and migration patterns in the country.