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Average Private School SAT Scores in New Jersey

Name: New Jersey Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in New Jersey is 1260 (2026-27).

The private school in New Jersey with the highest SAT score is Primoris Academy, with an SAT score of 1540.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 51
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1290–1540
NJ School Avg.: 1260
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 51
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1290–1540
NJ School Avg.: 1260
National School Avg.: 1241

New Jersey Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-2.9%) (-38 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Jersey (NJ) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1262	▲ +11	▲ +0.9%
2024	1230	1251	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2023	1228	1246	▲ +9	▲ +0.7%
2022	1229	1237	▼ -6	▼ -0.5%
2021	1229	1243	▼ -5	▼ -0.4%
2020	1226	1248	▼ -12	▼ -1.0%
2019	1226	1260	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2018	1226	1259	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2017	1233	1256	▼ -44	▼ -3.4%
2016	1306	1300	—	—

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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 Jersey (avg SAT range: 1290–1540, avg 1260)

Sat Score Range: 1220 1540 Avg. Sat Score: 1330

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private schools SAT score?

The New Jersey average private schools SAT score is 1260 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in New Jersey include Primoris Academy, Cedar Hill Prep School and The Lawrenceville School.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in New Jersey is Primoris Academy, with a value of 1540. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Primoris Academy, with a value of 1540.

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