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Average Private School SAT Scores in Michigan

Name: Michigan Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in Michigan is 1209 (2026-27).

The private school in Michigan with the highest SAT score is Notre Dame Preparatory School, with an SAT score of 1520.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 32
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1148–1520
MI School Avg.: 1208
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MI Schools Ranked: 32
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1148–1520
MI School Avg.: 1208
National School Avg.: 1241

Michigan Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-6.4%) (-82 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	Michigan (MI) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1209	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	1230	1209	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2023	1228	1207	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2022	1229	1208	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	1229	1208	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2020	1226	1209	▼ -10	▼ -0.8%
2019	1226	1219	▼ -45	▼ -3.6%
2018	1226	1264	▼ -27	▼ -2.1%
2017	1233	1291	—	—

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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 — Michigan (avg SAT range: 1148–1520, avg 1208)

Sat Score Range: 1050 1520 Avg. Sat Score: 1208

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average private schools SAT score?

The Michigan average private schools SAT score is 1209 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in Michigan include Notre Dame Preparatory School, Cranbrook Schools and Hillsdale Academy.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in Michigan is Notre Dame Preparatory School, with a value of 1520. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Notre Dame Preparatory School, with a value of 1520.

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