Excelsior School Photo - School Front View

California Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private high school faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 61% (2025).
The private high school in California with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Excelsior School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 90% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 96%

California Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Excelsior School
Excelsior School Photo - School Front View
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Horizon Prep
Horizon Prep Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
LuTEC High School
LuTEC High School Photo - LuTEC High School - Front
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
11943 Rosecrans Avenue
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 204-6538
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
St. Genevieve High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
13967 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
San Gabriel Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
8827 E Broadway
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
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Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 5-10
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Anaheim Discovery Christian School
(Baptist)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 7-12
1275 E. Broadway St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2535
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Angeles Workshop School
Angeles Workshop School Photo - An ethos of friendship and interconnectedness
Alternative School
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
2221 Barry Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(562) 441-8802
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Areteem Institute
Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 4-12
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 1-12
650 West Las Palmas Avenue
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-5965
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 9-12
960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Elite Open School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 3-12
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School Photo
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
10055 Valley Home Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 846-1460
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Rivendell Academy of Fremont
Rivendell Academy of Fremont Photo
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
32108 Alvarado Blvd #328
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-5687
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
The Rock Academy
The Rock Academy Photo - Elementary students enjoy interactive learning in the state of the art computer lab.
(Christian)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
St. Bernard's Academy
St. Bernard's Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 6-12
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Tej Acton Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
3695 Rose Terrasse Circle
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 620-6062
Rank: #7 - 197. - 19.
Wherry Academy
Wherry Academy Photo - 608 N. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401. Formerly this campus housed younger students and is now open for all, K-12.Request entrance at the door.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-12
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Rank: #2020.
Sequoyah School
Sequoyah School Photo
Alternative School
(21)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: K-12
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Rank: #2121.
Mary Star Of The Sea High School
Mary Star Of The Sea High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: 9-12
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Aquinas High School
Aquinas High School Photo - Aquinas is a private Catholic college preparatory high school located in San Bernardino California.
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
2772 Sterling Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 886-4659
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Brighton Hall School
Brighton Hall School Photo - Brighton Hall welcomes all students in grades 2-12, with a curriculum that accommodates working professional children, as well as students who simply do best with a personalized, flexible approach to excellent education.
(15)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 1-12
755 N. Whitnall Hwy
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 985-9485
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to approximately 270 students from 30 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 8-11
17487 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 427-0900
Rank: #2626.
SoloQuest School and Learning Center
SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy!
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 92%
Grades: 6-12
45 San Clemente Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Alsion Middle/High School
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Alsion School is a non-profit Montessori based program that serves grades 7-12 in the Mission area of Fremont, CA.
Montessori School
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 7-12
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Damien High School
Damien High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
2280 Damien Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Glendale Adventist Academy
Glendale Adventist Academy Photo - Bell Tower & Auditorium
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
700 Kimlin Dr
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8671
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
9825 Woodley Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
High Bluff Academy
High Bluff Academy Photo
(6)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Ica Cristo Rey
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
3625 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Junipero Serra High School
Junipero Serra High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
14830 Van Ness Avenue
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Rank: #27 - 5227. - 52.
Marlborough School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 7-12
250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private high schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 61% for 2025.
Which private high schools in California have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private high schools in California with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Excelsior School, Horizon Prep and LuTEC High School.

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