As of May 2025, * elementary schools were in operation in Japan, with the majority, *, being public schools. Public schools in Japan usually offer education for a lower fee compared to private schools due to the financial backing of the local and national governments.
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MEXT (Japan). (December 26, 2025). Number of national, public, and private elementary schools in Japan from 2016 to 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/647290/japan-elementary-school-number-by-type/
MEXT (Japan). "Number of national, public, and private elementary schools in Japan from 2016 to 2025." Chart. December 26, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 19, 2026. /statistics/647290/japan-elementary-school-number-by-type/
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Number of national, public, and private elementary schools in Japan from 2016 to 2025 [Graph], MEXT (Japan), December 26, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/647290/japan-elementary-school-number-by-type/
