Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.

New Jersey Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 54% (2025).
The private school in New Jersey with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Center For Education, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 82% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 91%

New Jersey Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Center For Education
Center For Education Photo
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 8-12
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Villa Walsh Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 7-12
455 Western Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 349-0377
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
The Craig School
The Craig School Photo
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 2-12
10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Friends School Mullica Hill
Friends School Mullica Hill Photo - Our PreK program is for children ages 3 and up. We offer half-day and full-day options. We also offer Early Room and Extended Day for working parents. Our PreK students thrive with Teacher Nancy, who has been a long-time favorite teacher for years!
(Friends)
(8)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-8
15 High Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2908
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sinai High School At Tabc
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: Inquire with school
1485 Teaneck Rd suite 304
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-0032
Rank: #66.
Holmdel Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 97%
Grades: NS-K
674 N. Beers Street
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 888-1919
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
The Education Academy
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-8
505 Us Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Goddard School Of Old Bridge
Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-K
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Jdt Christian Academy
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-12
3600 Earl Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 406-6110
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Van Riper Ellis Christian School
Van Riper Ellis Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: NS-K
7-20 Bellair Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 791-7853
Rank: #1111.
Tessa International School
Tessa International School Photo
(10)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 91%
Grades: NS-5
720 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Benway School
Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 1-12
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
17 Schoolhouse Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 397-7988
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Franklin School
Franklin School Photo
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
80 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310
(201) 234-4781
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Holy Cross Academy
Holy Cross Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Kenmare High School
All-girls | Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
89 York St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-1177
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Montessori Academy of New Jersey
Montessori Academy of New Jersey Photo - Our MISSION STATEMENT: To nurture and guide our students in the development of character, compassion, respect, curiosity and the means to learn, to invent, and participate fully and joyfully in life-independently and in collaboration with others. We pursue our mission by maintaining the highest standards of facility and instruction as set out by the Association Montessori Internationale.
Montessori School
(6)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-6
260 Conrow Road
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-2121
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
301 Middle Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 272-5680
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Newark Academy
Newark Academy Photo
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Noble Leadership Academy
Noble Leadership Academy Photo
(Islamic)
(16)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1-30 Summit Avenue
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(973) 685-2550
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Primoris Academy
Primoris Academy Photo - An independent private school located in Westwood, NJ, Primoris Academy is a vibrant and nurturing environment for advanced learners. We strive to create a joyful learning experience that inspires as well as challenges.
(19)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-12
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
The Red Oaks School
The Red Oaks School Photo - Welcome to The Red Oaks School -- PreK3 through 8th Grade. We've been inspiring a passion for learning and appreciation for success for over 57 years. Schedule a tour easily on our website (Schedule a Tour button).
(11)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
21 Cutler Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-7853
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
St. John's Academy
St. John's Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-8
460 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
The Spring School
Montessori School
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
385 Houses Corner Rd
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6333
Rank: #12 - 2712. - 27.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: NS-8
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Rank: #2828.
An-noor Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Laurel School Of Princeton, The
Laurel School Of Princeton, The Photo
Special Education School
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 1-8
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Mary Help Of Christians Academy
Mary Help Of Christians Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 9-12
659 Belmont Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-6200
Rank: #3232.
Saddle River Day School
Saddle River Day School Photo - The iconic Main Hall houses the Lower School and Administrative Offices including the Head of School. Lower School classrooms include a state of the art Science lab, library and art studio.
(7)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 84%
Grades: NS-12
147 Chestnut Ridge Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 327-4050
Rank: #3333.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School Photo - Excellence in academics!
(12)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Don Bosco Preparatory High School
Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 82%
Grades: 9-12
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Saint Joseph High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 82%
Grades: 9-12
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in New Jersey who have attained an advanced degree is 54% for 2025.
Which private schools in New Jersey have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in New Jersey with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Center For Education, Villa Walsh Academy and The Craig School.
Which private high school and private elementary school in New Jersey have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in New Jersey with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Center For Education, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Center For Education, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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