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Average Private School SAT Scores in California

Name: California Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in California is 1267 (2026-27).

The private school in California with the highest SAT score is The Nueva Middle School, with an SAT score of 1530.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 167
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1421–1530
CA School Avg.: 1267
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 167
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1421–1530
CA School Avg.: 1267
National School Avg.: 1240

California Average SAT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-10.6%) (-150 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1261	▲ +13	▲ +1.0%
2024	1230	1248	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2023	1228	1246	▼ -4	▼ -0.3%
2022	1229	1250	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2021	1229	1249	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2020	1226	1244	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2019	1226	1239	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2018	1226	1237	▼ -15	▼ -1.2%
2017	1233	1252	▼ -159	▼ -11.3%
2016	1306	1411	▲ +30	▲ +2.2%
2015	1258	1381	—	—

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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 — California (avg SAT range: 1421–1530, avg 1267)

Sat Score Range: 1380 1530 Avg. Sat Score: 1451

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private schools SAT score?

The California average private schools SAT score is 1267 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest SAT score in California?

The top ranked private schools in California include The Nueva Middle School, Concord Preparatory School and The Webb Schools.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest SAT score in California?

The private high school with the highest SAT score in California is The Nueva Middle School, with a value of 1530. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is The Nueva Middle School, with a value of 1530.

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