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Average Private School ACT Scores in New York

Name: New York Average ACT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school ACT score in New York is 29 (2026-27).

The private school in New York with the highest ACT score is schooltest school 7, with an ACT score of 35.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 48
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 29–35
NY School Avg.: 28.6
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 48
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 29–35
NY School Avg.: 28.6
National School Avg.: 25

New York Average ACT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +7.7% (+2 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	28	▲ +1	▲ +3.7%
2022	26	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	25	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	27	▲ +1	▲ +3.8%
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 — New York (avg ACT range: 29–35, avg 28.6)

Act Score Range: 26 35 Avg. Act Score: 30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private schools ACT score?

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

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

The top ranked private schools in New York include schooltest school 7, BASIS Independent Brooklyn Lower School and BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest ACT score in New York?

The private high school with the highest ACT score in New York is BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School, with a value of 34. The private elementary school with the highest ACT score is schooltest school 7, with a value of 35.

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