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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Pennsylvania

Name: Pennsylvania Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Pennsylvania is 1231 (2026-27).

The private high 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: 72
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1290–1480
PA School Avg.: 1231
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 72
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1290–1480
PA School Avg.: 1231
National School Avg.: 1241

Pennsylvania Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +0.2% (+3 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1227	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2024	1231	1220	▲ +3	▲ +0.2%
2023	1229	1217	▼ -7	▼ -0.6%
2022	1230	1224	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2021	1230	1223	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2020	1227	1217	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2019	1226	1215	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2018	1226	1210	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2017	1233	1209	▼ -123	▼ -9.2%
2016	1308	1332	▲ +108	▲ +8.8%
2015	1265	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: 1290–1480, avg 1231)

Sat Score Range: 1220 1480 Avg. Sat Score: 1311

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private high schools SAT score?

The Pennsylvania average private high schools SAT score is 1231 for 2026-27.

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

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

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