The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Arizona who have attained an advanced degree is 56% (2025-26).
The private elementary school in Arizona with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Gateway Academy, Almentia Academy, and Desert Valley Christian School, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 75%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 87%
Arizona Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Desert Valley Christian School![Desert Valley Christian School Photo - outside of building]( "Desert Valley Christian School Photo - outside of building")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
1200 N Santa Rosa Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 6-12
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
Fully Virtual High School
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-10
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-8
3261 S Avenue 6 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-3086
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-3086
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Accel![Accel Photo - outdoor learning]( "Accel Photo - outdoor learning")
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-12
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-12
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 4-12
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-9
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-8
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Rank: #1212.
Tucson Baptist Academy![Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program]( "Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program")
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 94%
Grades: K-12
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-10
1605 Mcculloch Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-5465
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-5465
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Emmanuel Christian Academy![Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo]( "Emmanuel Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
3120 Hualapai Mountain Road
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 681-4220
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 681-4220
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
New Way Academy
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Serenity Learning Center![Serenity Learning Center Photo]( "Serenity Learning Center Photo")
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Tucson Hebrew Academy![Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry.]( "Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry.")
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
3888 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Rank: #1919.
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Breakthrough Academy![Breakthrough Academy Photo]( "Breakthrough Academy Photo")
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-6
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Dobson-montessori School![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-6
2551 West Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
St. Michael Indian School![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: 7-12
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 80%
Grades: K-8
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 7-12
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: 7-12
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: NS-8
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Pardes Jewish Day School![Pardes Jewish Day School Photo - Pardes Jewish Day School has an excellent Middle School from 5th-8th grade.Our graduating students enter AP and Honor classes in their respective High Schools]( "Pardes Jewish Day School Photo - Pardes Jewish Day School has an excellent Middle School from 5th-8th grade.Our graduating students enter AP and Honor classes in their respective High Schools")
(Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-8
12753 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-9141
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-9141
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School![Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo]( "Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-8
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Rank: #29 - 3529. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 75%
Grades: K-12
2211 W Germann Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 245-7902
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 245-7902
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Arizona who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Arizona who have attained an advanced degree is 56% for 2025-26.
Which private elementary schools in Arizona have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Arizona with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Almentia Academy, Desert Valley Christian School and Gateway Academy.
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