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Average Private School SAT Scores in Pennsylvania

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The averageprivate school SAT score in Pennsylvania is 1233 (2026-27).

The private school in Pennsylvania with the highest SAT score is The Grayson School, with an SAT score of 1480.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 78
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1300–1480
PA School Avg.: 1233
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 78
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1300–1480
PA School Avg.: 1233
National School Avg.: 1241

Pennsylvania Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +0.4% (+5 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1229	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2024	1230	1222	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2023	1228	1221	▼ -5	▼ -0.4%
2022	1229	1226	— 0	— 0.0%
2021	1229	1226	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2020	1226	1221	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2019	1226	1219	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2018	1226	1213	— 0	— 0.0%
2017	1233	1213	▼ -119	▼ -8.9%
2016	1306	1332	▲ +108	▲ +8.8%
2015	1258	1224	—	—

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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 — Pennsylvania (avg SAT range: 1300–1480, avg 1233)

Sat Score Range: 1234 1480 Avg. Sat Score: 1321

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private schools SAT score?

The Pennsylvania average private schools SAT score is 1233 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest SAT score in Pennsylvania?

The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Oakland Catholic High School and Mercersburg Academy.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in Pennsylvania is The Grayson School, with a value of 1480. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is The Grayson School, with a value of 1480.

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