The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show American 15-year-olds scoring below leading countries in both reading and math. The U.S. records scores of 490 in reading and 463 in math, according to reporting based on the 2025 PISA.
Across outlets, the figures are presented alongside comparative standings. One account says the United States ranks 10th in reading, while another places the U.S. at 23rd in math. Both reports highlight that the highest-performing systems include countries such as Singapore, China and Japan, which score above the U.S. in these subjects. Another outlet also frames the comparison in terms of 91 school systems, describing the U.S. position within that broader set of participants. While the specific ranking emphasis differs—math versus reading—both sources agree on the core outcome: U.S. students are not among the top performers in the assessed skills.
