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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Minnesota

Name: Minnesota Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Minnesota is 1277 (2026-27).

The private high school in Minnesota with the highest SAT score is The Blake School, with an SAT score of 1416.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 15
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1170–1416
MN School Avg.: 1282
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MN Schools Ranked: 15
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1170–1416
MN School Avg.: 1282
National School Avg.: 1240

Minnesota Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-0.3%) (-4 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	Minnesota (MN) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1285	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2024	1231	1280	▼ -19	▼ -1.5%
2023	1229	1299	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2022	1230	1300	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2021	1230	1301	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2020	1227	1303	▼ -13	▼ -1.0%
2019	1226	1316	▲ +15	▲ +1.2%
2018	1226	1301	▲ +12	▲ +0.9%
2017	1233	1289	—	—

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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 — Minnesota (avg SAT range: 1170–1416, avg 1282)

Sat Score Range: 1170 1416 Avg. Sat Score: 1282

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private high schools SAT score?

The Minnesota average private high schools SAT score is 1277 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private high schools in Minnesota include The Blake School, Trinity School at River Ridge and Cotter Schools.

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