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Considering investing in education stocks? While the best education stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some education stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the school and learning sector. Keep reading to learn more about education stocks and how to start investing.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n

9 popular education stocks to watch<\/h3>\n\n

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the school and learning industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Best stock<\/th>\n 1-year return<\/strong><\/th>\n Market cap<\/strong><\/th>\n Exchange<\/strong><\/th>\n Volume<\/strong><\/th>\n Buy on Questrade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chegg (CHGG.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-25.00%Chegg's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $117.6 million (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 1,633,777<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Stride (LRN.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-44.03%Stride's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $3.6 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 714,895<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
American Public Education (APEI.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>79.24%American Public Education's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $948.5 million (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 306,642<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-25.88%Grand Canyon Education's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $3.8 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 292,853<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
TAL Education Group (TAL.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-10.24%TAL Education Group's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $5.1 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 6,142,446<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Zoom Video Communications (ZM.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>9.15%Zoom Video Communications's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $25.3 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 5,254,465<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
New Oriental Education-and-Technology (EDU.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-7.73%New Oriental Education-and-Technology's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $7.5 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 416,269<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Coursera (COUR.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-36.54%Coursera's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $1.5 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 9,822,100<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Laureate Education (LAUR.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>61.49%Laureate Education's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $5.1 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 1,294,835<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nThe values in this table are accurate as of the market close on June 21, 2026, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.<\/small>\n\n \n \n \n \n\n

What to look for when investing in education stock<\/h3>\n\n

The school and learning industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering education stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.<\/p>\n\n

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n

How to invest in education stock<\/h3>\n
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  1. Research the school and learning industry.<\/strong> Before investing, learn about the education stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.<\/li>\n
  2. Choose a stock trading platform.<\/strong> Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada<\/a> to find one that suits your needs.<\/li>\n
  3. Open and fund your account.<\/strong> Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.<\/li>\n
  4. Select the education stock(s) to buy.<\/strong> Search by company name or ticker symbol, like CHGG or LRN. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.<\/li>\n
  5. Buy the stock and monitor performance.<\/strong> Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Our top picks for where to buy education stocks<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n\n