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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Colorado

Name: Colorado Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Colorado is 1255 (2026-27).

The private high school in Colorado with the highest SAT score is Dawson School, with an SAT score of 1385.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CO Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1089–1385
CO School Avg.: 1255
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CO Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1089–1385
CO School Avg.: 1255
National School Avg.: 1240

Colorado Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +1.3% (+16 since 2017)

View Data

Year	National avg	Colorado (CO) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1254	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2024	1231	1251	▲ +8	▲ +0.6%
2023	1229	1243	▼ -10	▼ -0.8%
2022	1230	1253	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2021	1230	1262	▼ -38	▼ -2.9%
2020	1227	1300	▲ +11	▲ +0.9%
2019	1226	1289	▲ +51	▲ +4.1%
2018	1226	1238	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	1233	1238	—	—

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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 — Colorado (avg SAT range: 1089–1385, avg 1255)

Sat Score Range: 1089 1385 Avg. Sat Score: 1255

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average private high schools SAT score?

The Colorado average private high schools SAT score is 1255 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private high schools in Colorado include Dawson School, Colorado Academy and Belleview Christian School.

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