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Pennsylvania Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree is 54% (2026).

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

Quick Facts (2026)

# PA Schools Ranked: 354
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 91%–100%
PA School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# PA Schools Ranked: 354
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 91%–100%
PA School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 53%

Pennsylvania Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Pennsylvania (PA) avg
2025	53%
2024	53%
2023	52%
2022	52%
2021	51%
2020	51%
2019	51%
2018	51%
2017	51%
2016	51%
2015	50%

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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.

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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