Cottonwood Day School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

Missoula International School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

Headwaters Academy Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MT)

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Montana Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in Montana who have attained an advanced degree is 46% (2026).

The private school in Montana with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Cottonwood Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026)

# MT Schools Ranked: 26
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 25%–100%
MT School Avg.: 46%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# MT Schools Ranked: 26
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 25%–100%
MT School Avg.: 46%
National School Avg.: 53%

Montana Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Montana (MT) avg
2025	46%
2024	47%
2023	46%
2022	46%
2021	45%
2020	45%
2019	47%
2018	43%
2017	49%
2016	49%
2015	41%

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Advanced Degree Range: 2% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The top ranked private schools in Montana with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Cottonwood Day School, Missoula International School and Headwaters Academy.

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

The private high school in Montana with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Cottonwood Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Cottonwood Day School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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