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Average Private High School SAT Scores in Washington

Name: Washington Average SAT Score Trends (High School)
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The averageprivate high school SAT score in Washington is 1274 (2026-27).

The private high 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: 36
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1227–1530
WA School Avg.: 1279
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# WA Schools Ranked: 36
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1227–1530
WA School Avg.: 1279
National School Avg.: 1240

Washington Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +0.6% (+8 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	Washington (WA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1263	▲ +7	▲ +0.6%
2024	1231	1256	▲ +24	▲ +1.9%
2023	1229	1232	▼ -7	▼ -0.6%
2022	1230	1239	▼ -7	▼ -0.6%
2021	1230	1246	▲ +8	▲ +0.6%
2020	1227	1238	▼ -9	▼ -0.7%
2019	1226	1247	▲ +6	▲ +0.5%
2018	1226	1241	▼ -14	▼ -1.1%
2017	1233	1255	—	—

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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: 1227–1530, avg 1279)

Sat Score Range: 1120 1530 Avg. Sat Score: 1285

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Washington average private high schools SAT score?

The Washington average private high schools SAT score is 1274 for 2026-27.

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

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

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