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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Virginia

Name: Virginia Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Virginia is 1234 (2026-27).

The private high 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): 1290–1537
VA School Avg.: 1236
National School Avg.: 1241

Quick Facts (26-27)

# VA Schools Ranked: 74
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1290–1537
VA School Avg.: 1236
National School Avg.: 1241

Virginia Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-1.0%) (-12 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Virginia (VA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1231	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2024	1231	1240	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2023	1229	1233	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2022	1230	1235	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2021	1230	1229	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2020	1227	1225	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	1226	1225	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2018	1226	1223	▼ -6	▼ -0.5%
2017	1233	1229	▼ -48	▼ -3.8%
2016	1308	1277	▲ +34	▲ +2.7%
2015	1265	1243	—	—

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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: 1290–1537, avg 1236)

Sat Score Range: 1250 1537 Avg. Sat Score: 1324

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Virginia average private high schools SAT score?

The Virginia average private high schools SAT score is 1234 for 2026-27.

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

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

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