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Texas Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Texas Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (Elementary)
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The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Texas who have attained an advanced degree is 47% (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Texas with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Holy Cross Lutheran School, Trinity Episcopal School, and Legacy Classical Christian Academy, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TX Schools Ranked: 421
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 95%–100%
TX School Avg.: 47%
National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TX Schools Ranked: 421
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 95%–100%
TX School Avg.: 47%
National School Avg.: 54%

Texas Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Total Growth: +14.6% (+6% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Texas (TX) avg
2025	54%	47% (▲ 1 pp)
2024	54%	46% (▲ 1 pp)
2023	53%	45% (— 0 pp)
2022	53%	45% (— 0 pp)
2021	53%	45% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	53%	44% (— 0 pp)
2019	52%	44% (— 0 pp)
2018	52%	44% (— 0 pp)
2017	51%	44% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	51%	43% (▲ 2 pp)
2015	50%	41%

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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 — Texas (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 95%–100%, avg 47%)

Advanced Degree Range: 90% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Texas who have attained an advanced degree is 47% for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in Texas with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Bluebonnet Montessori School Of Lakeway, Holy Cross Lutheran School and Legacy Classical Christian Academy.

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