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Average Private High School ACT Scores in New Jersey

Name: New Jersey Average ACT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school ACT score in New Jersey is 29 (2026-27).

The private high school in New Jersey with the highest ACT score is Elite Preparatory Academy and Primoris Academy, each with an ACT score of 35.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 32
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 28–35
NJ School Avg.: 28.6
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 32
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 28–35
NJ School Avg.: 28.6
National School Avg.: 25

New Jersey Average ACT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +11.5% (+3 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Jersey (NJ) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	29	▲ +1	▲ +3.6%
2024	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	28	▲ +1	▲ +3.7%
2018	25	27	▲ +1	▲ +3.8%
2017	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	25	26	—	—

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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 — New Jersey (avg ACT range: 28–35, avg 28.6)

Act Score Range: 20 35 Avg. Act Score: 29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private high schools ACT score?

The New Jersey average private high schools ACT score is 29 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Elite Preparatory Academy, Primoris Academy and Delbarton School.

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