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District Of Columbia Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

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

The private elementary 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: 34
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 70%–100%
DC School Avg.: 64%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 34
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 70%–100%
DC School Avg.: 64%
National School Avg.: 54%

District Of Columbia Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +8.6% (+5% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg
2025	54%	63% (▼ 1 pp)
2024	54%	64% (▼ 4 pp)
2023	53%	68% (▲ 2 pp)
2022	53%	66% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	53%	65% (▲ 4 pp)
2020	53%	61% (▲ 2 pp)
2019	52%	59% (— 0 pp)
2018	52%	59% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	51%	60% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	51%	58% (— 0 pp)
2015	50%	58% (▼ 1 pp)
2013	50%	59% (▲ 1 pp)
2012	50%	58%

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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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Advanced Degree Range: 2% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The top ranked private elementary 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.

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