Families with K-12 students spent around $858 on back-to-school items in 2025. This total includes expenses for electronics, clothing, shoes, and school supplies. A LendingTree analysis found that this amount has remained relatively consistent since 2019, despite rising inflation.

The consistency of this total was unexpected, given the changes in prices over the past seven years. Further details on back-to-school costs are available from LendingTree's analysis.

The total spent on back-to-school items represents a significant expense for many households, according to a consumer finance analyst at LendingTree.