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

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Alaska Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Alaska Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (All Private Schools)
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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 (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# 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)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +13.2% (+5% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Alaska (AK) avg
2025	55%	43% (▲ 6 pp)
2024	54%	37% (▲ 3 pp)
2023	54%	34% (▲ 2 pp)
2022	54%	32% (— 0 pp)
2021	54%	32% (▼ 2 pp)
2020	54%	34% (▼ 2 pp)
2019	53%	36% (— 0 pp)
2018	53%	36% (— 0 pp)
2017	53%	36% (▼ 2 pp)
2016	52%	38% (▼ 8 pp)
2015	52%	46%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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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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