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California Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 59% (2026).

The private school in California with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Children's Montessori School, Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School, and Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026)

# CA Schools Ranked: 953
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 100%–100%
CA School Avg.: 59%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# CA Schools Ranked: 953
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 100%–100%
CA School Avg.: 59%
National School Avg.: 53%

California Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	California (CA) avg
2025	59%
2024	58%
2023	58%
2022	59%
2021	59%
2020	58%
2019	58%
2018	58%
2017	58%
2016	57%
2015	57%

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Advanced Degree Range: 99% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 59% for 2026.

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

The top ranked private schools in California with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy and Canterbury Christian School.

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

The private high school in California with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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