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Average Private School ACT Scores By State

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The national average private school ACT score (out of 36 maximum) is 26 (2026-27).

The state with the highest average private school ACT score is Massachusetts with 29. The state with the lowest average private school ACT score is Wisconsin with 24.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools Ranked: 180
State Avg. Range: 24–29
States Ranked: 36
National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools Ranked: 180
State Avg. Range: 24–29
States Ranked: 36
National School Avg.: 25

National Average ACT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +4.0% (+1 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	26	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	26	▲ +1	▲ +4.0%
2020	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2015	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2013	25	— 0	— 0.0%
2012	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 — National (ACT Scores range: 24–29, avg 26)

ACT Scores Range: 24 29 Avg. ACT Scores: 26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average private school ACT score?

The national average private school ACT score (out of 36 maximum) is 26 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with highest ACT score in the United States?

The private schools with highest ACT score in the United States include Cedar Ridge Christian School, New Beginning Christian Academy and Southwest Covenant Schools.

What is the state with the highest average private school ACT score?

The state with the highest average private school ACT score is Massachusetts.

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The state with highest average private school ACT score is Massachusetts , with 29. The county with the highest average private school ACT score is Santa Clara County, CA with 31.