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Average Private School SAT Scores By State

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The national average private school SAT score (out of 1600 maximum) is 1235 (2026-27).

The state with the highest average private school SAT score is Kentucky with 1316. The state with the lowest average private school SAT score is South Carolina with 1176.

Quick Facts (26-27)

National Avg. SAT Score: 1235 (out of 1600)
Highest State Avg: Kentucky (1316)
Lowest State Avg: South Carolina (1176)
Top School: Brooklyn Amity School (1560)

Quick Facts (26-27)

National Avg. SAT Score: 1235 (out of 1600)
Highest State Avg: Kentucky (1316)
Lowest State Avg: South Carolina (1176)
Top School: Brooklyn Amity School (1560)

National Average SAT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-5.6%) (-73 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2024	1230	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2023	1228	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2022	1229	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	1229	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2020	1226	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	1226	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	1226	▼ -7	▼ -0.6%
2017	1233	▼ -73	▼ -5.6%
2016	1306	▲ +48	▲ +3.8%
2015	1258	—	—

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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 (SAT Scores range: 1176–1316, avg 1235)

SAT Scores Range: 1176 1316 Avg. SAT Scores: 1235

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the national average private school SAT score?

The national average private school SAT score (out of 1600 maximum) is 1235 for 2026-27.

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

The private schools with highest SAT score in the United States include Foxcroft Academy, Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.

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

The state with the highest average private school SAT score is Kentucky.

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The state with highest average private school SAT score is Kentucky , with 1316. The county with the highest average private school SAT score is Suffolk County, MA with 1401.