Listed below are towns with the highest average SAT scores (2025-26).
The town with highest average private school SAT score is San Jose, CA with 1377.
The town with lowest average private school SAT score is West Palm Beach, FL with 1104.
SAT Scores Range: 1172
1358
Avg. SAT Scores: 1232
Average Private School SAT Scores By Town (2025-26)
Town
Average SAT Scores
Schools with Highest SAT Scores
Rank: #11.
1377
Rank: #22.
1358
Rank: #33.
1329
Rank: #44.
1323
Rank: #55.
1309
Rank: #66.
1308
Rank: #77.
1303
Rank: #88.
1301
Rank: #99.
1283
Rank: #1010.
1281
Rank: #1111.
1279
Rank: #1212.
1275
Rank: #13-1413-14.
1271
Rank: #13-1413-14.
1271
Rank: #1515.
1240
Rank: #1616.
1236
Rank: #1717.
1231
Rank: #18-1918-19.
1230
Rank: #18-1918-19.
1230
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the private schools with the highest SAT score?
The towns with the highest SAT score are San Jose, CA (1377 average SAT), Washington, DC (1358 average SAT) and New York, NY (1329 average SAT).
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