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Rhode Island Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

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

The private elementary 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: 35
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 50%–100%
RI School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 53%

Quick Facts (2026)

# RI Schools Ranked: 35
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 50%–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	55%
2021	58%
2020	59%
2019	59%
2018	58%
2017	60%
2016	56%
2015	51%

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Advanced Degree Range: 3% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The top ranked private elementary 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.

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