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New York Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in New York who have attained an advanced degree is 76% (2026).

The private school in New York with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Little Stars School Inc, The Harley School, and East Academy Of Science & Technology, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026)

# NY Schools Ranked: 376
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 99%–100%
NY School Avg.: 76%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# NY Schools Ranked: 376
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 99%–100%
NY School Avg.: 76%
National School Avg.: 53%

New York Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	New York (NY) avg
2025	76%
2024	75%
2023	75%
2022	76%
2021	74%
2020	74%
2019	73%
2018	73%
2017	72%
2016	73%
2015	72%

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Advanced Degree Range: 99% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in New York who have attained an advanced degree is 76% for 2026.

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

The top ranked private schools in New York with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include East Academy Of Science & Technology, The Harley School and Learningspring School.

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

The private high school in New York with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is East Academy Of Science & Technology, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Harley School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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