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Average Private School SAT Scores in Massachusetts

Name: Massachusetts Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in Massachusetts is 1287 (2026-27).

The private school in Massachusetts with the highest SAT score is Middlesex School, with an SAT score of 1510.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 39
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1292–1510
MA School Avg.: 1289
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 39
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1292–1510
MA School Avg.: 1289
National School Avg.: 1241

Massachusetts Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +17.0% (+187 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1289	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2024	1230	1291	▲ +19	▲ +1.5%
2023	1228	1272	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2022	1229	1266	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2021	1229	1263	▲ +9	▲ +0.7%
2020	1226	1254	▲ +16	▲ +1.3%
2019	1226	1238	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2018	1226	1235	▼ -42	▼ -3.3%
2017	1233	1277	▲ +175	▲ +15.9%
2015	1258	1102	—	—

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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 — Massachusetts (avg SAT range: 1292–1510, avg 1289)

Sat Score Range: 1139 1510 Avg. Sat Score: 1323

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average private schools SAT score?

The Massachusetts average private schools SAT score is 1287 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Middlesex School, Concord Academy and The Rivers School.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in Massachusetts is Middlesex School, with a value of 1510. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is The Rivers School, with a value of 1500.

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