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Missouri Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Missouri Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (Pre-K)
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The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Missouri who have attained an advanced degree is 51% (2026-27).

The private preschool in Missouri with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is First Baptist Christian Academy and Chesterfield Montessori School, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 117
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 79%–100%
MO School Avg.: 51%
National School Avg.: 51%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 117
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 79%–100%
MO School Avg.: 51%
National School Avg.: 51%

Missouri Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +6.3% (+3% since 2015)

View Data

Year	National avg	Missouri (MO) avg
2025	51%	51% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	51%	50% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	51%	51% (— 0 pp)
2022	51%	51% (— 0 pp)
2021	50%	51% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	50%	52% (▲ 2 pp)
2019	50%	50% (▲ 2 pp)
2018	50%	48% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	49%	49% (▲ 3 pp)
2016	49%	46% (▼ 2 pp)
2015	48%	48%

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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 — Missouri (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 79%–100%, avg 51%)

Advanced Degree Range: 70% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private preschools faculty in Missouri who have attained an advanced degree is 51% for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private preschools in Missouri with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Chesterfield Montessori School, First Baptist Christian Academy and Apprende Private School.

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