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Pennsylvania Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

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

The private school in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Mount Moriah Christian School, Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, and The Mill Creek School, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 354
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 91%–100%
PA School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 354
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 91%–100%
PA School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 54%

Pennsylvania Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +3.9% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg
2025	55%	53% (— 0 pp)
2024	54%	53% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	54%	52% (— 0 pp)
2022	54%	52% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	54%	51% (— 0 pp)
2020	54%	51% (— 0 pp)
2019	53%	51% (— 0 pp)
2018	53%	51% (— 0 pp)
2017	53%	51% (— 0 pp)
2016	52%	51% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	52%	50%

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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 — Pennsylvania (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 91%–100%, avg 54%)

Advanced Degree Range: 87% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, Lancaster Cooperative Preschool and The Mill Creek School.

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

The private high school in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Mill Creek 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 Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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