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Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in Missouri

Name: Missouri Average ACT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school ACT score in Missouri is 26 (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Missouri with the highest ACT score is John Burroughs School, with an ACT score of 33.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 26–33
MO School Avg.: 25.7
National School Avg.: 25.5

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 42
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 26–33
MO School Avg.: 25.7
National School Avg.: 25.5

Missouri Average ACT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +0.0% (+0 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Missouri (MO) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
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	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	25	26	▲ +1	▲ +4.0%
2015	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 — Missouri (avg ACT range: 26–33, avg 25.7)

Act Score Range: 22 33 Avg. Act Score: 27

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private elementary schools ACT score?

The Missouri average private elementary schools ACT score is 26 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the highest ACT score in Missouri?

The top ranked private schools in Missouri include John Burroughs School, Thomas Jefferson School and Pembroke Hill School.

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