Listed below are counties with the highest average ACT scores (2026).
The county with highest average private school ACT score is Santa Clara County, CA with 30.
The county with lowest average private school ACT score is Jefferson County, AL with 23.
ACT Scores Range: 22
29
Avg. ACT Scores: 26
Average Private School ACT Scores By County (2026)
County
Average ACT Scores
Schools with Highest ACT Scores
Rank: #1-61-6.
30
Rank: #1-61-6.
30
Rank: #1-61-6.
30
Rank: #1-61-6.
30
Rank: #1-61-6.
30
Rank: #1-61-6.
30
Rank: #7-127-12.
29
Rank: #7-127-12.
29
Rank: #7-127-12.
29
Rank: #7-127-12.
29
Rank: #7-127-12.
29
Rank: #7-127-12.
29
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Rank: #13-1913-19.
28
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the private schools with the highest ACT score?
The counties with the highest ACT score are Santa Clara, CA (30 average ACT), New Haven, CT (30 average ACT) and Bergen, NJ (30 average ACT).
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