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Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in Pennsylvania

Name: Pennsylvania Average ACT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school ACT score in Pennsylvania is 28 (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Pennsylvania with the highest ACT score is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with an ACT score of 33.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 28
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 27–33
PA School Avg.: 28.0
National School Avg.: 25.5

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 28
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 27–33
PA School Avg.: 28.0
National School Avg.: 25.5

Pennsylvania 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	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	28	— 0	— 0.0%
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	26	28	▲ +1	▲ +3.7%
2018	25	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	27	▲ +1	▲ +3.8%
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 — Pennsylvania (avg ACT range: 27–33, avg 28.0)

Act Score Range: 20 33 Avg. Act Score: 28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private elementary schools ACT score?

The Pennsylvania average private elementary schools ACT score is 28 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include Lighthouse Christian Academy, The Grayson School and Charis Academy.

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