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Average Private Elementary School SAT Scores in Washington

Name: Washington Average SAT Score Trends (Elementary)
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The averageprivate elementary school SAT score in Washington is 1289 (2026-27).

The private elementary school in Washington with the highest SAT score is Willows Preparatory School, with an SAT score of 1530.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 31
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1226–1530
WA School Avg.: 1295
National School Avg.: 1250

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 31
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1226–1530
WA School Avg.: 1295
National School Avg.: 1250

Washington Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +0.9% (+12 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	Washington (WA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1236	1279	▲ +8	▲ +0.6%
2024	1233	1271	▲ +38	▲ +3.1%
2023	1231	1233	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2022	1232	1242	▼ -7	▼ -0.6%
2021	1232	1249	▲ +9	▲ +0.7%
2020	1229	1240	▼ -10	▼ -0.8%
2019	1230	1250	— 0	— 0.0%
2018	1227	1250	▼ -17	▼ -1.3%
2017	1232	1267	—	—

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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 — Washington (avg SAT range: 1226–1530, avg 1295)

Sat Score Range: 1046 1530 Avg. Sat Score: 1295

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average private elementary schools SAT score?

The Washington average private elementary schools SAT score is 1289 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in Washington include Willows Preparatory School, BASIS Independent School of Bellevue and BASIS Independent School of Bothell.

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