Listed below are counties with the highest average SAT scores (2025-26).
The county with highest average private school SAT score is Suffolk County, MA with 1397.
The county with lowest average private school SAT score is Wayne County, MI with 1130.
SAT Scores Range: 1172
1358
Avg. SAT Scores: 1232
Average Private School SAT Scores By County (2025-26)
County
Average SAT Scores
Schools with Highest SAT Scores
Rank: #11.
1397
Rank: #22.
1385
Rank: #33.
1358
Rank: #44.
1350
Rank: #55.
1342
Rank: #66.
1339
Rank: #77.
1329
Rank: #88.
1322
Rank: #99.
1320
Rank: #1010.
1319
Rank: #1111.
1304
Rank: #12-1312-13.
1303
Rank: #12-1312-13.
1303
Rank: #1414.
1295
Rank: #1515.
1290
Rank: #1616.
1286
Rank: #1717.
1285
Rank: #18-2018-20.
1283
Rank: #18-2018-20.
1283
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the private schools with the highest SAT score?
The counties with the highest SAT score are Suffolk, MA (1397 average SAT), Santa Clara, CA (1385 average SAT) and District of Columbia, DC (1358 average SAT).
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