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Average Private High School ACT Scores in Maryland

Name: Maryland Average ACT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school ACT score in Maryland is 26 (2026-27).

The private high school in Maryland with the highest ACT score is Landon School, with an ACT score of 32.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 29
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 25–32
MD School Avg.: 26.5
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MD Schools Ranked: 29
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 25–32
MD School Avg.: 26.5
National School Avg.: 25

Maryland Average ACT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +8.0% (+2 since 2017)

View Data

Year	National avg	Maryland (MD) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	27	▲ +1	▲ +3.8%
2024	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	26	▲ +1	▲ +4.0%
2018	25	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	25	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Maryland (avg ACT range: 25–32, avg 26.5)

Act Score Range: 16 32 Avg. Act Score: 26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maryland average private high schools ACT score?

The Maryland average private high schools ACT score is 26 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest ACT score in Maryland?

The top ranked private schools in Maryland include Landon School, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School and The Bryn Mawr School.

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