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Average Private Preschool SAT Scores in California

Name: California Average SAT Score Trends (Pre-K)
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The averageprivate preschool SAT score in California is 1284 (2026-27).

The private preschool 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: 45
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1297–1530
CA School Avg.: 1284
National School Avg.: 1233

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 45
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1297–1530
CA School Avg.: 1284
National School Avg.: 1233

California Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +4.7% (+58 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1284	▲ +21	▲ +1.7%
2024	1229	1263	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2023	1228	1256	▲ +21	▲ +1.7%
2022	1226	1235	▼ -5	▼ -0.4%
2021	1224	1240	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2020	1221	1235	▲ +13	▲ +1.1%
2019	1223	1222	▲ +11	▲ +0.9%
2018	1219	1211	▼ -15	▼ -1.2%
2017	1223	1226	—	—

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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: 1297–1530, avg 1284)

Sat Score Range: 1180 1530 Avg. Sat Score: 1333

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private preschools SAT score?

The California average private preschools SAT score is 1284 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private preschools in California include The Nueva Middle School, BASIS Independent Fremont Lower School and BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Lower School.

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