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Massachusetts Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Massachusetts Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average percentage of private school faculty in Massachusetts who have attained an advanced degree is 68% (2026-27).

The private school in Massachusetts with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Phoenix School, Pincushion Hill Montessori School, and The Islamic Academy For Peace, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 246
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 95%–100%
MA School Avg.: 68%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 246
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 95%–100%
MA School Avg.: 68%
National School Avg.: 54%

Massachusetts Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +4.7% (+3% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg
2025	55%	67% (— 0 pp)
2024	54%	67% (— 0 pp)
2023	54%	67% (— 0 pp)
2022	54%	67% (— 0 pp)
2021	54%	67% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	54%	66% (— 0 pp)
2019	53%	66% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	53%	65% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	53%	64% (— 0 pp)
2016	52%	64% (— 0 pp)
2015	52%	64%

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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: 90% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in Massachusetts who have attained an advanced degree is 68% for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in Massachusetts with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Hill Crest Academy, The Islamic Academy For Peace and New England Innovation Academy.

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

The private high school in Massachusetts with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is New England Innovation Academy, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Hill Crest Academy, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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