How many schools are there in America?

There's no single definitive answer to how many schools are in America. The number varies depending on what constitutes a "school" (e.g., public vs. private, elementary vs. secondary vs. higher education, preschools, etc.). The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) provides data, but it doesn't offer a single total count encompassing all types of educational institutions. You'd find vastly different numbers depending on the criteria used.