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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Massachusetts

Name: Massachusetts Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Massachusetts is 1289 (2026-27).

The private high 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.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 39
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1292–1510
MA School Avg.: 1289
National School Avg.: 1240

Massachusetts Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +12.2% (+140 since 2015)

View Data

Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1289	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2024	1231	1291	▲ +19	▲ +1.5%
2023	1229	1272	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2022	1230	1266	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2021	1230	1263	▲ +9	▲ +0.7%
2020	1227	1254	▲ +16	▲ +1.3%
2019	1226	1238	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2018	1226	1235	▼ -42	▼ -3.3%
2017	1233	1277	▲ +128	▲ +11.1%
2015	1265	1149	—	—

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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 high schools SAT score?

The Massachusetts average private high schools SAT score is 1289 for 2026-27.

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

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

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