Listed below are towns with the highest average ACT scores (2025-26).
The town with highest average private school ACT score is New York, NY with 30.
The town with lowest average private school ACT score is Chicago, IL with 22.
ACT Scores Range: 22
29
Avg. ACT Scores: 26
Average Private School ACT Scores By Town (2025-26)
Town
Average ACT Scores
Schools with Highest ACT Scores
Rank: #1-21-2.
30
Rank: #1-21-2.
30
Rank: #3-63-6.
29
Rank: #3-63-6.
29
Rank: #3-63-6.
29
Rank: #3-63-6.
29
Rank: #7-107-10.
28
Rank: #7-107-10.
28
Rank: #7-107-10.
28
Rank: #7-107-10.
28
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #11-1811-18.
27
Rank: #19-2019-20.
26
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the private schools with the highest ACT score?
The towns with the highest ACT score are New York, NY (30 average ACT), Pittsburgh, PA (30 average ACT) and Los Angeles, CA (29 average ACT).
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