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Average Private School SAT Scores in New Hampshire

Name: New Hampshire Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in New Hampshire is 1242 (2026-27).

The private school in New Hampshire with the highest SAT score is St. Paul's School, with an SAT score of 1430.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NH Schools Ranked: 14
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1119–1430
NH School Avg.: 1242
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NH Schools Ranked: 14
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1119–1430
NH School Avg.: 1242
National School Avg.: 1241

New Hampshire Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-0.6%) (-8 since 2017)

View Data

Year	National avg	New Hampshire (NH) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1242	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2024	1230	1236	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2023	1228	1234	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2022	1229	1230	▲ +13	▲ +1.1%
2021	1229	1217	▼ -6	▼ -0.5%
2020	1226	1223	▼ -11	▼ -0.9%
2019	1226	1234	▼ -21	▼ -1.7%
2018	1226	1255	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2017	1233	1250	—	—

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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 — New Hampshire (avg SAT range: 1119–1430, avg 1242)

Sat Score Range: 1119 1430 Avg. Sat Score: 1242

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average private schools SAT score?

The New Hampshire average private schools SAT score is 1242 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest SAT score in New Hampshire?

The top ranked private schools in New Hampshire include St. Paul's School, 2nd Nature Academy (SNA) and Kimball Union Academy.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in New Hampshire is St. Paul's School, with a value of 1430. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is 2nd Nature Academy (SNA), with a value of 1410.

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