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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Missouri

Name: Missouri Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Missouri is 1291 (2026-27).

The private high school in Missouri with the highest SAT score is John Burroughs School, with an SAT score of 1480.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1100–1480
MO School Avg.: 1293
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MO Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1100–1480
MO School Avg.: 1293
National School Avg.: 1240

Missouri Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-1.9%) (-25 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	Missouri (MO) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1291	— 0	— 0.0%
2024	1231	1291	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2023	1229	1290	▼ -7	▼ -0.5%
2022	1230	1297	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2021	1230	1306	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	1227	1306	▼ -5	▼ -0.4%
2019	1226	1311	▲ +28	▲ +2.2%
2018	1226	1283	▼ -33	▼ -2.5%
2017	1233	1316	—	—

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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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Sat Score Range: 1100 1480 Avg. Sat Score: 1293

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri average private high schools SAT score?

The Missouri average private high schools SAT score is 1291 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private high schools in Missouri include John Burroughs School, Thomas Jefferson School and Columbia Independent School.

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