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Illinois Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Illinois Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (Pre-K)
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The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 49% (2026-27).

The private preschool in Illinois with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is St. Walter St. Benedict Elementary School, Rose Hall Montessori School, and Most Holy Redeemer Elementary School, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 255
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 90%–100%
IL School Avg.: 49%
National School Avg.: 51%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 255
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 90%–100%
IL School Avg.: 49%
National School Avg.: 51%

Illinois Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +6.5% (+3% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg
2025	51%	49% (▲ 2 pp)
2024	51%	47% (— 0 pp)
2023	51%	47% (— 0 pp)
2022	51%	47% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	50%	46% (— 0 pp)
2020	50%	46% (— 0 pp)
2019	50%	46% (— 0 pp)
2018	50%	46% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	49%	45% (— 0 pp)
2016	49%	45% (▼ 1 pp)
2015	48%	46%

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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 — Illinois (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 90%–100%, avg 49%)

Advanced Degree Range: 81% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Illinois who have attained an advanced degree is 49% for 2026-27.

Which private preschools in Illinois have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private preschools in Illinois with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten, Montessori Language Academy and Most Holy Redeemer Elementary School.

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