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Israel Hits Lowest-Ever 2025 PISA Scores, Drops Further

9/9/2026

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Israel recorded its lowest-ever 2025 PISA scores, falling near the bottom in reading, math and science.
Israel ranked 44th in science, behind 20 countries still below the developed-country average.
Scores fell eight places in science, seven in reading and six in mathematics compared with 2022.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch briefed media on the report after trying to delay its release.

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Israel recorded its lowest-ever 2025 PISA scores, falling near the bottom in reading, math and science.
Israel ranked 44th in science, behind 20 countries still below the developed-country average.
Scores fell eight places in science, seven in reading and six in mathematics compared with 2022.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch briefed media on the report after trying to delay its release.