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Average Private High School SAT Scores in California

Name: California Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in California is 1267 (2026-27).

The private high 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: 162
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1420–1530
CA School Avg.: 1268
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 162
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1420–1530
CA School Avg.: 1268
National School Avg.: 1240

California Average SAT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-10.5%) (-148 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1263	▲ +13	▲ +1.0%
2024	1231	1250	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2023	1229	1247	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2022	1230	1248	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2021	1230	1247	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2020	1227	1244	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2019	1226	1239	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2018	1226	1236	▼ -13	▼ -1.0%
2017	1233	1249	▼ -162	▼ -11.5%
2016	1308	1411	▲ +30	▲ +2.2%
2015	1265	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: 1420–1530, avg 1268)

Sat Score Range: 1374 1530 Avg. Sat Score: 1447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private high schools SAT score?

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

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

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

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