Willowwind School Top 15 · 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

The average percentage of private school faculty in Iowa who have attained an advanced degree is 39% (2026).

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

Quick Facts (2026)

# IA Schools Ranked: 50
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 50%–90%
IA School Avg.: 39%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# IA Schools Ranked: 50
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 50%–90%
IA School Avg.: 39%
National School Avg.: 53%

Iowa Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Iowa (IA) avg
2025	40%
2024	41%
2023	41%
2022	41%
2021	42%
2020	42%
2019	42%
2018	39%
2017	36%
2016	38%
2015	39%

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Show school map — Iowa (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 50%–90%, avg 39%)

Advanced Degree Range: 24% 90% Avg. Advanced Degree: 51%

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.

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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