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Arizona Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Arizona Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (Elementary)
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The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Arizona who have attained an advanced degree is 56% (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Arizona with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Almentia Academy, Gateway Academy, and Desert Valley Christian School, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 104
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 85%–100%
AZ School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 104
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 85%–100%
AZ School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 54%

Arizona Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +3.7% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Arizona (AZ) avg
2025	54%	56% (▲ 2 pp)
2024	54%	54% (— 0 pp)
2023	53%	54% (▼ 1 pp)
2022	53%	55% (— 0 pp)
2021	53%	55% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	53%	56% (— 0 pp)
2019	52%	56% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	52%	55% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	51%	54% (— 0 pp)
2016	51%	54% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	50%	53%

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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 — Arizona (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 85%–100%, avg 56%)

Advanced Degree Range: 75% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 86%

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 2026-27.

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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