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Average Private Preschool SAT Scores in New York

Name: New York Average SAT Score Trends (Pre-K)
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The averageprivate preschool SAT score in New York is 1294 (2026-27).

The private preschool 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: 35
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1230–1560
NY School Avg.: 1294
National School Avg.: 1233

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NY Schools Ranked: 35
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1230–1560
NY School Avg.: 1294
National School Avg.: 1233

New York Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +2.4% (+30 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	New York (NY) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1289	▲ +21	▲ +1.7%
2024	1229	1268	▼ -3	▼ -0.2%
2023	1228	1271	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2022	1226	1265	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2021	1224	1258	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2020	1221	1253	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2019	1223	1249	▲ +17	▲ +1.4%
2018	1219	1232	▼ -27	▼ -2.1%
2017	1223	1259	—	—

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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: 1090 1560 Avg. Sat Score: 1294

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York average private preschools SAT score?

The New York average private preschools SAT score is 1294 for 2026-27.

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

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

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