School uniforms may deter crime and increase student safety. School uniforms keep students focused on their education, not their clothes. School uniforms create a level playing field among students, reducing peer pressure and bullying. Wearing uniforms enhances school pride, unity, and community spirit.

Pros There are many benefits of school uniforms that parents, teachers, and students often agree on. Schools that use uniforms argue that they: Encourage discipline and set clearly defined rules. Promote comradery and foster a sense of community. Make it easier for students to get ready in the morning – they're convenient.

Proponents say that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a “level playing field” that reduces socioeconomic disparities, and encourage children to focus on their studies rather than their clothes.