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Average Private Elementary School SAT Scores in New York

Name: New York Average SAT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school SAT score in New York is 1281 (2026-27).

The private elementary 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: 59
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1343–1560
NY School Avg.: 1281
National School Avg.: 1250

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 59
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1343–1560
NY School Avg.: 1281
National School Avg.: 1250

New York Average SAT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-5.6%) (-75 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1236	1268	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2024	1233	1263	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2023	1231	1258	▼ -4	▼ -0.3%
2022	1232	1262	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2021	1232	1261	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2020	1229	1254	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2019	1230	1248	▲ +17	▲ +1.4%
2018	1227	1231	▼ -18	▼ -1.4%
2017	1232	1249	▼ -94	▼ -7.0%
2016	1292	1343	▲ +46	▲ +3.5%
2015	1244	1297	—	—

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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 1281)

Sat Score Range: 1220 1560 Avg. Sat Score: 1364

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private elementary schools SAT score?

The New York average private elementary schools SAT score is 1281 for 2026-27.

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

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

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