The average percentage of private school faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 59% (2026).
The private school in California with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Canterbury Christian School, As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy, and Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School, among others each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.
Advanced Degree Range: 99%
100%
Avg. Advanced Degree: 100%
California 草榴社区 Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026)
School
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma ![Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo]( "Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo")
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-10
801 Hibiscus Lane, James Phelan Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1000 W. Ocean Ave.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 757-6263
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Crescent City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 2-8
1770 Northcrest Dr
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-2738
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-2738
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faith Academy ![Faith Academy Photo - Faith Academy Christian School]( "Faith Academy Photo - Faith Academy Christian School")
(Assembly of God)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
320 S J St
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-1114
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-1114
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
2432 E 18th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto ![HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Photo - Year-round, full-day program for children 0-6]( "HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Photo - Year-round, full-day program for children 0-6")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1221
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1221
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Idyllwild Montessori School ![Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School]( "Idyllwild Montessori School Photo - Idyllwild Montessori School")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-3
53785 Country Club Dr.Suite 1328
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(646) 706-1513
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Kerman Christian School
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
15495 W Whitesbridge Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 846-7200
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 846-7200
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark ![Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo]( "Leport Montessori Irvine Westpark Photo")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 816-1804
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 816-1804
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
LuTEC High School ![LuTEC High School Photo - LuTEC High School - Front]( "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
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 204-6538
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
McKinna Learning Academy ![McKinna Learning Academy Photo]( "McKinna Learning Academy Photo")
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 1-8
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Meher Montessori School ![Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14]( "Meher Montessori School Photo - Meher Montessori Schools, longest standing AMI accredited Montessori Schools in the Los Angeles County. Serving our community since 1972. We spark motivation, interest, desire and energy to create enthusiastic learners. We serve children ages 2 1/2 - 14")
Montessori School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS-6
2009 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 724-0683
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 2-8
23802 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 837-1203
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 837-1203
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-8
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
St. Albert The Great Elementary School ![St. Albert The Great Elementary School Photo]( "St. Albert The Great Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
823 E Compton Blvd
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 515-3891
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 515-3891
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
St. Genevieve High School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
13967 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 894-6417
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
St. Hedwig Catholic School
(Catholic)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3591 Orangewood Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
San Gabriel Academy
Alternative School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-12
8827 E Broadway
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 292-1156
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
The Sequoia Village Schoolhouse ![The Sequoia Village Schoolhouse Photo]( "The Sequoia Village Schoolhouse Photo")
Special Education School
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: K-2
1438 38th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 463-5472
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 463-5472
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2120 Estrella Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-6900
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-6900
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Susanville Adventist Christian School ![Susanville Adventist Christian School Photo - Volcano Experiment]( "Susanville Adventist Christian School Photo - Volcano Experiment")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 1-7
455 Cedar Street
Susanville, CA 96130
(208) 830-4004
Susanville, CA 96130
(208) 830-4004
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
TechProtege, LLC ![TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra "Quadratic Equations" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!]( "TechProtege, LLC Photo - 6-year-old Jared solving Algebra \"Quadratic Equations\" at TechProtege. In just 11 months at TechProtege, Jared has advanced from 3rd Grade Math all the way to 9th Grade Math-- even while only in 1st Grade at his regular school!")
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 5-10
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Tender Learning Care
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-K
1818 Lake Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-5351
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-5351
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
VCMS ![VCMS Photo - Our 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. every spring is one of the highlights of the year. Here the students are pictured in front of the Supreme Court, a stop on their informative, inspirational and fun trip to the nation's capital.]( "VCMS Photo - Our 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. every spring is one of the highlights of the year. Here the students are pictured in front of the Supreme Court, a stop on their informative, inspirational and fun trip to the nation's capital.")
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 6-8
205 S Allen Dr
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-8300
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-8300
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
West Covina Hills Adventist School ![West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo]( "West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3528 E Temple Way
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Westcliff Preparatory Academy ![Westcliff Preparatory Academy Photo - Change the way your child gets their education.]( "Westcliff Preparatory Academy Photo - Change the way your child gets their education.")
Special Program Emphasis
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 9-12
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Women Helping All People Scholastic Academy
(Christian)
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: 2-8
79 Cole Dr Ste 5
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Rank: #1 - 341. - 34.
Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 100%
Grades: NS
699 Serramonte Blvd, #217,219,220,221,222,233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Rank: #35 - 6635. - 66.
Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 99%
Grades: K-8
3110 Constitution Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 264-9477
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 264-9477
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average percentage of private schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private schools faculty in California who have attained an advanced degree is 59% for 2026.
Which private schools in California have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top-ranked private schools in California with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy and Canterbury Christian School.
Which private high school and private elementary school in California have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The private high school in California with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree. The private elementary school with highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, with 100% of their faculty having obtaining an advanced degree.
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