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Average Private School ACT Scores in Virginia

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

The private school in Virginia with the highest ACT score is BASIS Independent School of McLean, with an ACT score of 34.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 35
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 27–34
VA School Avg.: 27.3
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 35
Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 27–34
VA School Avg.: 27.3
National School Avg.: 25

Virginia Average ACT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +3.8% (+1 since 2016)

View Data

Year	National avg	Virginia (VA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	27	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	27	▲ +1	▲ +3.8%
2021	26	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	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 — Virginia (avg ACT range: 27–34, avg 27.3)

Act Score Range: 19 34 Avg. Act Score: 27

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private schools ACT score?

The Virginia average private schools ACT score is 27 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest ACT score in Virginia?

The top ranked private schools in Virginia include BASIS Independent School of McLean, Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science and Chesapeake Bay Academy.

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

The private high school with the highest ACT score in Virginia is BASIS Independent School of McLean, with a value of 34. The private elementary school with the highest ACT score is BASIS Independent School of McLean, with a value of 34.

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