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Average Private Elementary School SAT Scores in North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Average SAT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school SAT score in North Carolina is 1205 (2026-27).

The private elementary school in North Carolina with the highest SAT score is Gaston Christian School, with an SAT score of 1418.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 56
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1240–1418
NC School Avg.: 1205
National School Avg.: 1250

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NC Schools Ranked: 56
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1240–1418
NC School Avg.: 1205
National School Avg.: 1250

North Carolina Average SAT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-6.1%) (-79 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	North Carolina (NC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1236	1206	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2024	1233	1204	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2023	1231	1205	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2022	1232	1207	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2021	1232	1203	▼ -19	▼ -1.6%
2020	1229	1222	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2019	1230	1217	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2018	1227	1210	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2017	1232	1211	▼ -74	▼ -5.8%
2016	1292	1285	▼ -5	▼ -0.4%
2015	1244	1290	—	—

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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 — North Carolina (avg SAT range: 1240–1418, avg 1205)

Sat Score Range: 1189 1418 Avg. Sat Score: 1264

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North Carolina average private elementary schools SAT score?

The North Carolina average private elementary schools SAT score is 1205 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the highest SAT score in North Carolina?

The top ranked private elementary schools in North Carolina include Gaston Christian School, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill and Providence Day School.

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