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Average Private Elementary School SAT Scores in Pennsylvania

Name: Pennsylvania Average SAT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school SAT score in Pennsylvania is 1233 (2026-27).

The private elementary 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: 58
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1289–1480
PA School Avg.: 1233
National School Avg.: 1252

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 58
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1289–1480
PA School Avg.: 1233
National School Avg.: 1252

Pennsylvania Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +3.6% (+43 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1236	1232	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2024	1233	1228	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	1231	1228	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2022	1232	1223	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2021	1232	1222	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	1229	1222	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2019	1230	1223	▲ +11	▲ +0.9%
2018	1227	1212	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2017	1232	1214	▼ -76	▼ -5.9%
2016	1292	1290	▲ +101	▲ +8.5%
2015	1244	1189	—	—

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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: 1289–1480, avg 1233)

Sat Score Range: 1207 1480 Avg. Sat Score: 1292

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private elementary schools SAT score?

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

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Germantown Friends School and Linden Hall.

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