Germantown Academy Photo - Second grade students research various species in the Wissahickon Creek, which runs through the heart of GA's campus.

Pennsylvania Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private school faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree is 53% (2025).
The private school in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 86% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 94%

Pennsylvania Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)

School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Lancaster Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS-PK
538 W Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 393-1733
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
The Mill Creek School
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
111 N 49th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Mount Moriah Christian School
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
30 Church St
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 569-4890
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
New Life Christian Day School
(Pentecostal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
205 Avenue G
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2676
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Armbrust Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7786 State Route 819
Hunker, PA 15639
(724) 925-3830
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
La Salle College High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: 9-12
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Main Line Classical Academy Inc
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-9
455 S Roberts Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Penn Christian Academy
Penn Christian Academy Photo - Double rainbow over Penn Christian Academy in East Norriton, PA-- A beautiful reminder of God's Promise!
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-9
50 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-6628
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-6
3345 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 228-7678
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy Photo - Primary Dickson City
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-8
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
The University School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: 9-12
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Rank: #1313.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 96%
Grades: 6-8
500 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Dickinson College Children's Center
Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Lancaster Mennonite School
Lancaster Mennonite School Photo - Lancaster Mennonite School is a private school for PreK-12th grade in Lancaster, PA providing a Christ-centered education.
(Mennonite)
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-8
2875 Manor Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Scranton Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Rank: #1818.
Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School Photo - Middle School, grades 5-8, is marked by a rigorous academic program that recognizes that every child is unique and special. Students participate in many hands-on individual and group projects that promote curiosity and understanding. Students are well prepared for the top high schools, both public and private, in the area.
(Friends)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 92%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Adams County Christian Academy
Adams County Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers inspire students to develop a desire to learn about and explore God's world.
(Christian)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 91%
Grades: PK-12
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep
All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Grace Montessori School
Grace Montessori School Photo
Montessori School (Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-6
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
The Hillside School
The Hillside School Photo - The Hillside School
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
2697 Brookside Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 967-3701
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
International Christian High School
International Christian High School Photo - International Christian High School Graduation at Cairn University.
(Christian)
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(11)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
The Jenkins School
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-K
3131 Columbia Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 295-1548
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Pine Forge Academy
Pine Forge Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(4)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 9-12
361 Pine Forge Rd
Pine Forge, PA 19548
(610) 326-5800
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Stratford Friends School
Stratford Friends School Photo
Special Education School (Friends)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-9
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our mission is to develop individuals fully prepared to lead as responsible citizens. At Valley Forge Military Academy, we produce graduates who are resilient in mind, strong in body, and guided by a moral compass. Through leadership training, academic rigor, and character development, our cadets are equipped to thrive in all aspects of life.
All-boys
(2)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 7-12
1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Virtuous Academy
Virtuous Academy Photo
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Rank: #21 - 3121. - 31.
Wyncote Academy
Wyncote Academy Photo - Wyncote Academy welcomes you!
Special Education School
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
The Crefeld School
The Crefeld School Photo - Middle School Science
(5)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: 7-12
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
The Curiosity Shoppe
The Curiosity Shoppe Photo - Arial View of Camp Curiosity, The Curiosity Shoppe, The Toddler Center, Curiosity Stables and Curiosity Courts.
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: PK-K
4425 Landisville Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 348-8841
Rank: #3434.
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 87%
Grades: K-8
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Rank: #3535.
Villa Maria Academy High School
Villa Maria Academy High School Photo - Villa Maria is located on the western Main Line, on 45 acres in Malvern, PA. Students move between three classroom buildings and a newly-constructed student union, which houses the dining hall, administrative offices, counseling, study space, and the chapel.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 86%
Grades: 9-12
370 Central Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-2551
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree is 53% for 2025.
Which private schools in Pennsylvania have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, Lancaster Cooperative Preschool and The Mill Creek School.
Which private high school and private elementary school in Pennsylvania have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is The Mill Creek School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.

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