The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree is 51% (2025).
The private elementary 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: 84%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 91%
Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2025)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mount Moriah Christian School
(Baptist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
30 Church St
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 569-4890
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 569-4890
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
New Life Christian Day School
(Pentecostal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
205 Avenue G
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2676
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2676
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-12
7786 State Route 819
Hunker, PA 15639
(724) 925-3830
Hunker, PA 15639
(724) 925-3830
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-9
455 S Roberts Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
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(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: PK-9
50 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-6628
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-6628
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-6
3345 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 228-7678
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 228-7678
Rank: #88.
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(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 98%
Grades: PK-8
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
Rank: #99.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 96%
Grades: 6-8
500 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3100
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2176 Lincoln Hwy East
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 509-4459
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 95%
Grades: K-8
2875 Manor Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Rank: #1212.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 92%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #1313.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 91%
Grades: PK-12
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9177
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
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Montessori School (Episcopal)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: PK-6
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
2697 Brookside Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 967-3701
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 967-3701
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-9
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 7-12
1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: K-8
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 90%
Grades: 6-12
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Rank: #2222.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 88%
Grades: 7-12
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Rank: #2323.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 87%
Grades: K-8
301 Saint Elizabeth St
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Loretto, PA 15940
(814) 472-9117
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 1-8
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
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Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 6-12
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Drexel Neumann Academy
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
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Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-12
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Keystone Freedom Academy
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 5-12
626 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: K-12
12 N. Diamond St. -Campus 1, 21 S. Maysville Rd.- Campus 2
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8336
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8336
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Malvern Preparatory School![Malvern Preparatory School Photo Malvern Preparatory School Photo]()

All-boys (Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: 6-12
418 S. Warren Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-8
235 S Olds Blvd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 547-1800
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 547-1800
Rank: #24 - 3324. - 33.
Willistown Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 85%
Grades: PK-6
365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 84%
Grades: 1-12
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 84%
Grades: PK-12
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in Pennsylvania who have attained an advanced degree is 51% for 2025.
Which private elementary schools in Pennsylvania have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Pennsylvania with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School, Mount Moriah Christian School and New Life Christian Day School.
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