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Iowa Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Iowa Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (High School)
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The average percentage of private high school faculty in Iowa who have attained an advanced degree is 46% (2026-27).

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 obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 20%–90%
IA School Avg.: 46%
National School Avg.: 57%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IA Schools Ranked: 22
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 20%–90%
IA School Avg.: 46%
National School Avg.: 57%

Iowa Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +4.3% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Iowa (IA) avg
2025	57%	48% (▼ 1 pp)
2024	57%	49% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	57%	50% (— 0 pp)
2022	56%	50% (— 0 pp)
2021	56%	50% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	56%	51% (— 0 pp)
2019	55%	51% (▲ 3 pp)
2018	55%	48% (▲ 2 pp)
2017	55%	46% (— 0 pp)
2016	54%	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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Advanced Degree Range: 8% 90% Avg. Advanced Degree: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Iowa who have attained an advanced degree is 46% for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private high schools in Iowa with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Great River Christian School, Pella Christian High School and Maharishi School.

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