Anchorage Waldorf School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AK)

Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AK)

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Alaska Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in Alaska who have attained an advanced degree is 47% (2026-27).

The private school in Alaska with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School and Anchorage Waldorf School, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# AK Schools Ranked: 21
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 3%–100%
AK School Avg.: 47%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# AK Schools Ranked: 21
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 3%–100%
AK School Avg.: 47%
National School Avg.: 54%

Alaska Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Alaska (AK) avg
2025	43%
2024	37%
2023	34%
2022	32%
2021	32%
2020	34%
2019	36%
2018	36%
2017	36%
2016	38%
2015	46%

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Show school map — Alaska (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 3%–100%, avg 47%)

Advanced Degree Range: 1% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Alaska who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private schools faculty in Alaska who have attained an advanced degree is 47% for 2026-27.

Which private schools in Alaska have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private schools in Alaska with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Anchorage Waldorf School, Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School and Birchwood Christian School.

Which private high school and private elementary school in Alaska have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The private high school in Alaska with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Birchwood Christian School, with 90% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Anchorage Waldorf School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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