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Average Private School SAT Scores in South Carolina

Name: South Carolina Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in South Carolina is 1174 (2026-27).

The private school in South Carolina with the highest SAT score is Beverly White and Daniel's Christian School, each with an SAT score of 1400.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 55
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1200–1400
SC School Avg.: 1174
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# SC Schools Ranked: 55
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1200–1400
SC School Avg.: 1174
National School Avg.: 1241

South Carolina Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-2.1%) (-25 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	South Carolina (SC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1173	▼ -6	▼ -0.5%
2024	1230	1179	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2023	1228	1174	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2022	1229	1175	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2021	1229	1170	▲ +11	▲ +0.9%
2020	1226	1159	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2019	1226	1160	▼ -5	▼ -0.4%
2018	1226	1165	▼ -9	▼ -0.8%
2017	1233	1174	▼ -30	▼ -2.5%
2016	1306	1204	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2015	1258	1198	—	—

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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 — South Carolina (avg SAT range: 1200–1400, avg 1174)

Sat Score Range: 1145 1400 Avg. Sat Score: 1226

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the South Carolina average private schools SAT score?

The South Carolina average private schools SAT score is 1174 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in South Carolina include Beverly White, Daniel's Christian School and University School of The Lowcountry.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in South Carolina is Beverly White, with a value of 1400. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Beverly White, with a value of 1400.

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