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Rhode Island Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree is 56% (2026).

The private school in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026)

# RI Schools Ranked: 46
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 68%–100%
RI School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# RI Schools Ranked: 46
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 68%–100%
RI School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 53%

Rhode Island Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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Year	Rhode Island (RI) avg
2025	56%
2024	55%
2023	56%
2022	54%
2021	56%
2020	55%
2019	56%
2018	55%
2017	55%
2016	52%
2015	49%

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Show school map — Rhode Island (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 68%–100%, avg 56%)

Advanced Degree Range: 45% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private schools faculty in Rhode Island who have attained an advanced degree is 56% for 2026.

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

The top ranked private schools in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, The Croft School: Providence and The Grace School.

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

The private high school in Rhode Island with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Portsmouth Abbey School, with 80% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Henry Barnard School at Providence Country Day, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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