American Atheists opposes school prayer for a number of reasons. To begin, it is unconstitutional and a clear violation of our First Amendment. Simply put, secular institutions like the public schools should NOT be a forum for religious ritual or indoctrination. Often, those results depend on exactly how the question happens to be asked.
Surveys suggest that most people reject the notion of mandatory prayer.
American Atheists also points out, in opposing school prayer, that prayer is not efficacious. But most people believe in god and prayer. There are abundant opportunities for religious individuals, including students, to exercise their freedom of religion, and pray to the deity or deities of their choice. But remember, the public schools exist as secular, educational institutions, not as places for religious proselytizing and indoctrination. The public schools are for everyone.