Willowwind School Top 14 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IA)

Central Iowa Christian School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IA)

Alrazi Academy Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (IA)

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Iowa Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Iowa Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average percentage of private school faculty in Iowa who have attained an advanced degree is 39% (2026-27).

The private school in Iowa with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Central Iowa Christian School and Great River Christian School, each with 90% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 51
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 48%–90%
IA School Avg.: 39%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 51
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 48%–90%
IA School Avg.: 39%
National School Avg.: 54%

Iowa Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +5.3% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg
2025	55%	40% (▼ 1 pp)
2024	54%	41% (— 0 pp)
2023	54%	41% (— 0 pp)
2022	54%	41% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	54%	42% (— 0 pp)
2020	54%	42% (— 0 pp)
2019	53%	42% (▲ 3 pp)
2018	53%	39% (▲ 3 pp)
2017	53%	36% (▼ 2 pp)
2016	52%	38% (▼ 1 pp)
2015	52%	39%

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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 — Iowa (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 48%–90%, avg 39%)

Advanced Degree Range: 25% 90% Avg. Advanced Degree: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in Iowa who have attained an advanced degree is 39% for 2026-27.

Which private schools in Iowa have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private schools in Iowa with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Central Iowa Christian School, Great River Christian School and Alrazi Academy.

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

The private high school in Iowa with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Great River Christian School, with 90% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Central Iowa Christian School, with 90% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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