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Abolishing the Department of Education: what the polls say

In favor
31.5%
Opposed
58%
Verdict
A majority oppose it
average of 2 polls

Note: these polls are from 2025; opinion may have changed since.

Every poll

PollsterDateIn favorOppose
Emerson A+Feb 17, 202530%58%
The Economist/YouGov B-Feb 11, 202533%58%
The Economist/YouGov B-Jan 4, 202531%58%

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans support abolishing the Department of Education?

A majority oppose it: 31.5% in favor and 58% opposed in the average of 2 polls (Feb 11, 2025 to Feb 17, 2025).

When was this asked?

The most recent poll in Crosstab's list is from Emerson, Feb 17, 2025. Opinion can change; check the dates.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Polls compiled from Wikipedia's sourced poll tables (CC BY-SA 4.0); results belong to the pollsters. Grades: Crosstab Trust Index.