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Average Private Elementary School SAT Scores in California

Name: California Average SAT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school SAT score in California is 1274 (2026-27).

The private elementary 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: 112
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1410–1530
CA School Avg.: 1275
National School Avg.: 1250

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 112
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1410–1530
CA School Avg.: 1275
National School Avg.: 1250

California Average SAT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-7.7%) (-106 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1236	1268	▲ +12	▲ +1.0%
2024	1233	1256	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2023	1231	1254	▼ -3	▼ -0.2%
2022	1232	1257	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2021	1232	1256	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2020	1229	1250	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2019	1230	1247	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2018	1227	1245	▼ -8	▼ -0.6%
2017	1232	1253	▼ -121	▼ -8.8%
2016	1292	1374	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2015	1244	1383	—	—

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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: 1410–1530, avg 1275)

Sat Score Range: 1350 1530 Avg. Sat Score: 1435

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private elementary schools SAT score?

The California average private elementary schools SAT score is 1274 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in California include The Nueva Middle School, BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School and BASIS Independent Fremont Upper School.

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