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New Jersey Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private high school faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 59% (2026).

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

Quick Facts (2026)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 96
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 82%–100%
NJ School Avg.: 59%
National School Avg.: 56%

Quick Facts (2026)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 96
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 82%–100%
NJ School Avg.: 59%
National School Avg.: 56%

New Jersey Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	New Jersey (NJ) avg
2025	59%
2024	58%
2023	59%
2022	60%
2021	59%
2020	58%
2019	59%
2018	59%
2017	58%
2016	55%
2015	57%

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Show school map — New Jersey (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 82%–100%, avg 59%)

Advanced Degree Range: 71% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 59% for 2026.

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

The top ranked private high 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.

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