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Washington Private Preschools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Washington Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (Pre-K)
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The average percentage of private preschool faculty in Washington who have attained an advanced degree is 54% (2026-27).

The private preschool in Washington with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Snoqualmie Springs School, Sonshine Christian School, and North Seattle French School, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 158
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 90%–100%
WA School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 51%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 158
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 90%–100%
WA School Avg.: 54%
National School Avg.: 51%

Washington Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +2.0% (+1% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Washington (WA) avg
2025	51%	52% (— 0 pp)
2024	51%	52% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	51%	53% (— 0 pp)
2022	51%	53% (▲ 1 pp)
2021	50%	52% (— 0 pp)
2020	50%	52% (— 0 pp)
2019	50%	52% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	50%	51% (— 0 pp)
2017	49%	51% (— 0 pp)
2016	49%	51% (— 0 pp)
2015	48%	51%

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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 — Washington (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 90%–100%, avg 54%)

Advanced Degree Range: 80% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Which private preschools in Washington have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private preschools in Washington with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include North Seattle French School, Snoqualmie Springs School and Sonshine Christian School.

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