Most Selective Private Schools (2023-24)

The national average private school acceptance rate is 85% per year (2023-24).

The private elementary school average acceptance rate is 85% per year and the private high school average is 81% per year.

The state with the highest average private school acceptance rate is South Dakota with 96%. The state with the lowest average private school acceptance rate is District Of Columbia with 58%.

Acceptance Rate Range: 58% 96% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%

Most Selective Private Schools (2023-24)

State

Average Acceptance Rate
(Total / High Schools / Elementary)

Most Selective Schools
(Acceptance Rate)

94% / 95% / 94%

90% / 90% / 90%

91% / 91% / 91%

88% / 83% / 86%

84% / 80% / 84%

91% / 87% / 89%

69% / 57% / 75%

58% / 40% / 60%

89% / 90% / 88%

85% / 83% / 84%

81% / 78% / 80%

82% / 76% / 82%

93% / 85% / 92%

89% / 85% / 88%

91% / 86% / 91%

88% / 80% / 88%

93% / 93% / 93%

93% / 89% / 92%

88% / 83% / 88%

71% / 55% / 73%

82% / 78% / 81%

72% / 72% / 75%

93% / 92% / 93%

91% / 83% / 91%

89% / 87% / 89%

94% / 94% / 94%

86% / 92% / 85%

87% / 87% / 86%

93% / 89% / 94%

74% / 70% / 81%

80% / 65% / 78%

87% / 85% / 87%

86% / 88% / 85%

79% / 74% / 80%

89% / 84% / 89%

89% / 84% / 89%

89% / 85% / 88%

86% / 82% / 87%

78% / 63% / 85%

90% / 88% / 89%

96% / 0% / 95%

85% / 85% / 85%

85% / 81% / 85%

83% / 81% / 82%

84% / 82% / 84%

81% / 76% / 83%

85% / 83% / 83%

93% / 87% / 95%

89% / 90% / 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average private school acceptance rate?

The national average private school acceptance rate is 85% for 2023-24.

What are the most selective private schools in the United States?

The most selective private schools in the United States include Somerset Hills Learning Institute, Our Savior Lutheran School and Eman Schools.

What is the state with the highest average private school acceptance rate?

The state with the highest average private school acceptance rate is South Dakota.

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The town with the lowest private school acceptance rate is Arcadia, CA with an average acceptance rate of 74%. The county with the lowest private school acceptance rate is Durham County, NC with an average acceptance rate of 71%.