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Average Private School SAT Scores in Virginia

Name: Virginia Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in Virginia is 1228 (2026-27).

The private school in Virginia with the highest SAT score is Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, with an SAT score of 1537.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 74
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1291–1537
VA School Avg.: 1230
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 74
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1291–1537
VA School Avg.: 1230
National School Avg.: 1240

Virginia Average SAT Score (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-3.3%) (-42 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Virginia (VA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1225	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2024	1230	1234	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2023	1228	1227	▲ +1	▲ +0.1%
2022	1229	1226	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2021	1229	1220	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2020	1226	1216	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	1226	1216	▼ -6	▼ -0.5%
2018	1226	1222	▼ -4	▼ -0.3%
2017	1233	1226	▼ -41	▼ -3.2%
2016	1306	1267	▲ +33	▲ +2.7%
2015	1258	1234	—	—

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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 — Virginia (avg SAT range: 1291–1537, avg 1230)

Sat Score Range: 1250 1537 Avg. Sat Score: 1325

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private schools SAT score?

The Virginia average private schools SAT score is 1228 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private schools in Virginia include Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, Pinnacle Academy and BASIS Independent School of McLean.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in Virginia is Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, with a value of 1537. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Ideaventions Academy For Mathematics And Science, with a value of 1537.

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