Westbury Friends School Photo - Apples picked from our apple tree. Now on to making apple pie.

New York Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in New York who have attained an advanced degree is 76% (2025-26).
The private elementary school in New York with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is LearningSpring School, Professional Children's School, and The Harley School, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 99% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 99%

New York Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025-26)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
The Harley School
The Harley School Photo - Class outside at The Harley School.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1981 Clover Street
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 442-1770
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Learningspring School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-7
247 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 239-4926
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
LearningSpring School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
247 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 239-4926
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
The Mary Louis Academy
The Mary Louis Academy Photo - A smart choice for extraordinary girls.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 6-12
17621 Wexford Ter
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 297-2120
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 4-12
132 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 582-3116
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
St. James School
(Catholic)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-6
143 Main Street
Johnson City, NY 13790
(607) 797-5444
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
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All-girls (Baptist)
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS-4
2747 Masonic Dr 6
Brooklyn, NY 10002
(855) 843-3096
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
The Windsor School
The Windsor School Photo - Each year, our graduation ceremony takes places at Queens Botanical Garden. We are proud of our 100% graduation rate each year dating back to 1969, our first graduating class. Our graduates gain acceptance to top colleges and universities with substantial scholarship offers.
(10)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 7-12
37-02 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 359-8300
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Aaron School
Special Education School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
309 East 45th Street and 42 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Adirondack Christian School
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
6065 Nys Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
(518) 946-2487
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Amherst Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-12
2625 Tonawanda Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 689-9944
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-8
610 W 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 875-4433
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Brooklyn Amity School
Brooklyn Amity School Photo - Our wonderful facility.
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
3867 Shore Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-6100
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
The Browning School
The Browning School Photo
All-boys
(12)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
52 E 62nd St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 838-6280
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
The Child School - Legacy High School
Special Education School
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 1-12
587 Main St
New York, NY 10044
(212) 223-5055
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
60 Holley St
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 637-4540
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
The École
The École Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-8
115 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
German-American School Manhattan (GSM)
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-5
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - Immaculate Conception School is a Catholic elementary school that provides a strong faith-based foundation and a focus on academic excellence for students from PreK-3 through 8th grade. ICS is committed to the spiritual and personal development of the whole child through education, prayer, and service.
(Catholic)
(29)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
53 Winter Hill Rd
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
(914) 961-3785
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
201 Boulevard
Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-5608
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Laurel Hill School
Laurel Hill School Photo
(22)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: NS-8
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Le Sallay Discovery
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 5-8
105, Morningside Dr.
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(408) 256-1406
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Little River Community School
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
The New School
The New School Photo
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-7
5205 Jamesville Road, Dewitt
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 475-6453
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Pathfinder Village School
Pathfinder Village School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
3 Chenango Rd
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8377
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-8
1425 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 868-6835
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Reece School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-8
25 E 104th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 284-4872
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
21601 38th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-4804
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-6
60 Park Pl
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 226-8500
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
St. Amelia School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
2999 Eggert Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 833-8150
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
St. Columbanus School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
122 Oregon Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
(914) 739-1200
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
Saint Ignatius Loyola School
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
48 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 861-3820
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
St. James The Apostle School
(Catholic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
12 Gleneida Ave
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-9365
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
St. Margaret Of Cortona School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
452 W 260th St
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8580
Rank: #9 - 439. - 43.
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
158 East Ave
Hilton, NY 14468
(585) 392-4000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in New York who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in New York who have attained an advanced degree is 76% for 2025-26.
Which private elementary schools in New York have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New York with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include The Harley School, Learningspring School and LearningSpring School.

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