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District Of Columbia Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

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The average percentage of private school faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree is 64% (2026-27).

The private school in District Of Columbia with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is British International School of Washington and Christian Family Montessori, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 71%–100%
DC School Avg.: 64%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 71%–100%
DC School Avg.: 64%
National School Avg.: 54%

District Of Columbia Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +6.8% (+4% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg
2025	55%	63% (▼ 1 pp)
2024	54%	64% (▼ 4 pp)
2023	54%	68% (▲ 2 pp)
2022	54%	66% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	54%	65% (▲ 3 pp)
2020	54%	62% (▲ 4 pp)
2019	53%	58% (▼ 3 pp)
2018	53%	61% (— 0 pp)
2017	53%	61% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	52%	59% (— 0 pp)
2015	52%	59%

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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 — District Of Columbia (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 71%–100%, avg 64%)

Advanced Degree Range: 27% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree is 64% for 2026-27.

Which private schools in District Of Columbia have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include British International School of Washington, Christian Family Montessori and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital.

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

The private high school in District Of Columbia with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is British International School of Washington, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is British International School of Washington, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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