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²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Faculty With Advanced Degrees (2026-27)

The national average of private school faculty with advanced degrees is 55% (2026-27).
The state with the highest average private school faculty with advanced degrees is New York with 76%. The state with the lowest average private school faculty with advanced degrees is South Dakota with 35%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Ranked: 245
  • State Avg. Range: 35%–76%
  • States Ranked: 49
  • National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Ranked: 245
  • State Avg. Range: 35%–76%
  • States Ranked: 49
  • National School Avg.: 54%

National Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Year National avg
2025 55%
2024 54%
2023 54%
2022 54%
2021 54%
2020 54%
2019 53%
2018 53%
2017 53%
2016 52%
2015 52%
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Adv. Degree Range: 35% 76% Avg. Adv. Degree: 55%

²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Faculty With Advanced Degrees (2026-27)

#1 New York · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 76% Top 5 NY Schools
Map of East Academy Of Science & Technology
East Academy Of Science & Technology
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
2115 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-0960
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#2 Kentucky · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 73% Top 5 KY Schools
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
75 Shepherd Way
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-5041
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#3 Connecticut · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 70% Top 5 CT Schools
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The Burlington Academy Of Learning
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
10 Covey Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#4 Massachusetts · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 67% Top 5 MA Schools
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Hill Crest Academy
Gr: NS-8
Extracurriculars: 4
P.O. Box 79, Chartley
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-7599
(2)
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#5-6 District Of Columbia · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 64% Top 5 DC Schools
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British International School of Washington
Gr: PK-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 829-3700
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#5-6 Nevada · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 64% Top 5 NV Schools
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Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc.
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
2690 N Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 600-8334
(4)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#7 Oregon · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 63% Top 5 OR Schools
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The Childrens Hour Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
17650 SW 65th Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-2139
(3)
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#8 Vermont · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 61% Top 5 VT Schools
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East Burke School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
(1)
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#9 Maine · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 60% Top 5 ME Schools
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The New School
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
38 York St
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-3745
(9)
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#10-11 California · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 59% Top 5 CA Schools
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Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
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#10-11 Washington · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 59% Top 5 WA Schools
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Cascade Christian Junior High/High School
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#12 New Mexico · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 58% Top 5 NM Schools
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Santa Fe Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
(1)
98%faculty adv. degrees
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#13-15 Colorado · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 57% Top 5 CO Schools
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Aspen Park iMontessori
Gr: NS-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
25782 Vosler Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#13-15 Idaho · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 57% Top 5 ID Schools
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Boise Valley Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
925 N Cloverdale Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 376-7141
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#13-15 Maryland · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 57% Top 5 MD Schools
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Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 337-8519
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#16-20 Alabama · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 56% Top 5 AL Schools
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Huntsville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
175 W Park Loop Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 895-9550
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#16-20 Arizona · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 56% Top 5 AZ Schools
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Almentia Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
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#16-20 Michigan · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 56% Top 5 MI Schools
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Battle Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Christian
1035 Wagner Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 963-0649
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#16-20 Missouri · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 56% Top 5 MO Schools
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Chesterfield Montessori School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
(7)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#16-20 Rhode Island · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 56% Top 5 RI Schools
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The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students
660 Waterman Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 438-5170
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#21 Tennessee · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 55% Top 5 TN Schools
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Adventist Christian School of Maryville
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2921 Sevierville Rd.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7584
(6)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#22-25 Georgia · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 54% Top 5 GA Schools
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Alice Blount Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
All-boys | Alternative School
582 Mel Blount Rd
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7758
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#22-25 New Hampshire · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 54% Top 5 NH Schools
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Bethlehem Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1858 Maple St
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 869-5401
(1)
99%faculty adv. degrees
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#22-25 Pennsylvania · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 54% Top 5 PA Schools
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Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#22-25 Virginia · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 54% Top 5 VA Schools
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Kingdom Force Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-girls
111 Olde Greenwich Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 360-1463
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#26-28 Hawaii · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 53% Top 5 HI Schools
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Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward Campus
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
160 Mookua St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0565
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#26-28 Illinois · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 53% Top 5 IL Schools
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Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
18850 Riegel Road
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#26-28 New Jersey · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 53% Top 5 NJ Schools
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Center For Education
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#29 Florida · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 52% Top 5 FL Schools
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Aventura Learning Center
Gr: NS-5 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2320 NE 171 St
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 940-0475
(2)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#30-32 Minnesota · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 51% Top 5 MN Schools
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Community of Saints Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#30-32 Ohio · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 51% Top 5 OH Schools
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Cincinnati Waldorf School
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
6743 Chestnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 541-0220
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#30-32 Utah · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 51% Top 5 UT Schools
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J E Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students
Catholic
2335 Redondo Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
(2)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#33-35 Delaware · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 50% Top 5 DE Schools
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Traveling TutorZ Innovative Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
38223 DuPont Blvd
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 245-2870
(9)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#33-35 Kansas · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 50% Top 5 KS Schools
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Community School #1
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
6400 State Line Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 722-1115
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#33-35 South Carolina · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 50% Top 5 SC Schools
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Daniel's Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
3019 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 873-7132
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#36-38 Mississippi · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 48% Top 5 MS Schools
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Desoto Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
100 Academy Dr
Olive Branch, MS 38654
(662) 895-6385
(6)
80%faculty adv. degrees
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#36-38 North Carolina · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 48% Top 5 NC Schools
Anami Montessori School Photo
Anami Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2901 Archdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#36-38 Texas · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 48% Top 5 TX Schools
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Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#39-41 Alaska · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 47% Top 5 AK Schools
Anchorage Waldorf School Photo
Anchorage Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
(3)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#39-41 Indiana · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 47% Top 5 IN Schools
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St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#39-41 West Virginia · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 47% Top 5 WV Schools
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Morgantown Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 292-9872
(1)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#42-43 Montana · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 46% Top 5 MT Schools
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Cottonwood Day School
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
10180 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-3409
(2)
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#42-43 Oklahoma · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 46% Top 5 OK Schools
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Antioch Christian Academy and Preschool
Gr: NS-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
3616 SW 119th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 691-8012
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#44 Arkansas · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 43% Top 5 AR Schools
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Jacksonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#45-46 Louisiana · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 42% Top 5 LA Schools
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Knights Academy & High School Llc
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
2059 Bonn St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-8223
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#45-46 Nebraska · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 42% Top 5 NE Schools
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Prairie Hill Learning Center
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
90%faculty adv. degrees
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#47 Iowa · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 39% Top 5 IA Schools
Central Iowa Christian School Photo
Central Iowa Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1331 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-3000
90%faculty adv. degrees
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#48 Wisconsin · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 38% Top 5 WI Schools
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Burlington Catholic School, Inc.
Gr: NS-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
225 West State St. / 449 Conkey St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-1515
100%faculty adv. degrees
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#49 South Dakota · Avg. % Advanced Degrees: 35% Top 5 SD Schools
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Our Savior Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 8th Street South
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6989
100%faculty adv. degrees
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average of private school faculty with advanced degrees?
The national average of private school faculty with advanced degrees is 55% for 2026-27.
What are the private schools with highest advanced degrees in the United States?
The private schools with highest advanced degrees in the United States include The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, Community of Saints Regional Catholic School and Anchorage Waldorf School.
What is the state with highest average percentage of private school faculty with advanced degrees?
The state with the highest average private school faculty with advanced degrees is New York.

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