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District Of Columbia Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: District Of Columbia Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (Pre-K)
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The average percentage of private preschool faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree is 59% (2026-27).

The private preschool 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 obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 23
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 25%–100%
DC School Avg.: 59%
National School Avg.: 51%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 23
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 25%–100%
DC School Avg.: 59%
National School Avg.: 51%

District Of Columbia Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data

Total Growth: (-9.8%) (-6% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg
2025	51%	55% (▼ 2 pp)
2024	51%	57% (▼ 6 pp)
2023	51%	63% (▼ 1 pp)
2022	51%	64% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	50%	63% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	50%	62% (▲ 4 pp)
2019	50%	58% (▼ 6 pp)
2018	50%	64% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	49%	63% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	49%	61% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	48%	60%

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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: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private preschools faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree is 59% for 2026-27.

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

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

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