The average percentage of private high school faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 61% (2025).
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 obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 90%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 96%
California Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma![Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo]()

Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
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(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
11943 Rosecrans Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 204-6538
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 204-6538
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
St. Genevieve High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
13967 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
San Gabriel Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
8827 E Broadway
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
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Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 5-10
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 7-12
1275 E. Broadway St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
2221 Barry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(562) 441-8802
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(562) 441-8802
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
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Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 4-12
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 1-12
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 9-12
960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 3-12
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
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Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
32108 Alvarado Blvd #328
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-5687
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-5687
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
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(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Tej Acton Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
3695 Rose Terrasse Circle
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 620-6062
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 620-6062
Rank: #8 - 208. - 20.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Rank: #2121.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: K-12
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Rank: #2222.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: 9-12
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
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(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
2772 Sterling Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 886-4659
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 886-4659
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 1-12
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 8-11
17487 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 427-0900
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 427-0900
Rank: #2727.
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Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 92%
Grades: 6-12
45 San Clemente Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 7-12
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
2280 Damien Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
700 Kimlin Dr
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8671
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8671
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
9825 Woodley Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Ica Cristo Rey
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
3625 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Rank: #28 - 5328. - 53.
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 61% for 2025.
Which private high schools in California have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high schools in California with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, Excelsior School and Horizon Prep.
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