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New Jersey Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: New Jersey Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average percentage of private school faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 54% (2026-27).

The private school in New Jersey with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Villa Walsh Academy, Center For Education, and Classical Academies of St. Therese, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 238
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 90%–100%
NJ School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 238
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 90%–100%
NJ School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 54%

New Jersey Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +8.0% (+4% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Jersey (NJ) avg
2025	55%	54% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	54%	53% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	54%	54% (— 0 pp)
2022	54%	54% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	54%	53% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	54%	52% (▼ 1 pp)
2019	53%	53% (— 0 pp)
2018	53%	53% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	53%	52% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	52%	50% (▼ 1 pp)
2015	52%	51% (▲ 2 pp)
2013	52%	49% (▲ 1 pp)
2012	52%	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 — New Jersey (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 90%–100%, avg 54%)

Advanced Degree Range: 85% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 54% for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in New Jersey with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Center For Education, Classical Academies of St. Therese and Villa Walsh Academy.

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

The private high school in New Jersey with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Center For Education, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Center For Education, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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