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Average Private School SAT Scores in New York

Name: New York Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in New York is 1261 (2026-27).

The private school in New York with the highest SAT score is Brooklyn Amity School, with an SAT score of 1560.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 81
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1343–1560
NY School Avg.: 1261
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 81
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1343–1560
NY School Avg.: 1261
National School Avg.: 1240

New York Average SAT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-5.6%) (-74 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1250	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2024	1230	1246	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2023	1228	1242	▼ -4	▼ -0.3%
2022	1229	1246	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2021	1229	1247	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2020	1226	1240	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2019	1226	1235	▲ +11	▲ +0.9%
2018	1226	1224	▼ -12	▼ -1.0%
2017	1233	1236	▼ -88	▼ -6.6%
2016	1306	1324	▲ +54	▲ +4.3%
2015	1258	1270	—	—

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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 York (avg SAT range: 1343–1560, avg 1261)

Sat Score Range: 1260 1560 Avg. Sat Score: 1376

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private schools SAT score?

The New York average private schools SAT score is 1261 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in New York include Brooklyn Amity School, schooltest school 7 and BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in New York is Brooklyn Amity School, with a value of 1560. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Brooklyn Amity School, with a value of 1560.

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