Highest Average SAT Scores

Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the highest average SAT scores (2026).
For several key reasons (listed below), these comparisons are intended only as informal reference points for evaluating the SAT taking ability of a school's student body.
A school's average SAT score is based on a relatively small sample of students from year to year (typically less than 100 students for a graduating class).
Average SAT scores, then, can naturally fluctuate year to year while the quality of the overall program and strength of the student body remains consistent.
Schools in the list below are often separated by small statistical differences, which for all intents and purposes, are not meaningful in determining the overall strength of the student body between two schools.
As a final note: average SAT scores should never be used by a family as an expectation of what score they can expect their child to receive if they go to a particular institution.
The SAT correlates very closely with the SSAT: Students who have high SSAT scores invariably have high SAT scores and vise versa - SAT scores generally reflect the testing ability of the student prior to being admitted at a school.
Marvelwood School
Thomas Jefferson School
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School
Subiaco Academy
Wayland Academy
Dublin School
Maharishi School
The Orme School
Westover School
Blue Ridge School
Buffalo Seminary
Chatham Hall
Massanutten Military Academy
Spring Street International School
Stuart Hall School
Verde Valley School
Average SAT Score
(Out of 1600) Range:
1030
1480 Avg. Average SAT Score
(Out of 1600):
1233

Highest Average SAT Scores

Among Schools with < 200 Students (out of 30 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Marvelwood School Photo - We offer a wide variety of competitive athletics each season.
Gr: 9-12, PG
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
(1)
Thomas Jefferson School Photo - TJ sits on 20 picturesque acres in suburban St. Louis, MO.
Gr: 7-12
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
(2)
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
Christian
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
(1)
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Photo - Lake Tahoe Prep is a coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 located in Olympic Valley, California. With a student body of 70 and student to teacher ratio of 7:1, we lead a program built upon personalized attention. Our students benefit from our robust curriculum approved by the University of California.
Gr: 9-12, PG
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
Subiaco Academy Photo
#5(T5–T7)Subiaco Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
(1)
Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
#5(T5–T7)Wayland Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
(4)
Dublin School Photo - There`s dramatic beauty that is apparent on your first visit to Dublin. Surrounded by unspoiled forests, pristine lakes and Mt. Monadnock - the most climbed mountain in the world, our 500-acre campus supports a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, artists and athletes.
#7(T7–T16)Dublin School
Gr: 9-12
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(1)
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, PS-12, day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries. The School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and programs that expand a student's consciousness. Students start and end each day with yoga and meditation.
#7(T7–T16)Maharishi School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(2)
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
Quaker
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
#7(T7–T16)The Orme School
Gr: 8-12, PG
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
(2)
Westover School Photo
#7(T7–T16)Westover School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls
1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
(12)
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
#12(T12–T28)Blue Ridge School
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Non-denominational Christian)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
#12(T12–T28)Buffalo Seminary
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls (non-sectarian)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.
#12(T12–T28)Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
Carbondale, CO
Gr: 9-12
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
(8)
The Knox School Photo - Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island's oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys.
#12(T12–T28)The Knox School
Gr: 6-12, PG
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(1)
Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy is proud to be one of the only 16 co-ed military schools in the country with cadets hailing from 28 different states and 7 countries.
Gr: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(5)
Los Olivos, CA
#12(T12–T28)Midland School
Gr: 9-12
PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
(4)
Spring Street International School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
(1)
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students socialize between classes in the historic arcade
#12(T12–T28)Stuart Hall School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
Episcopal
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Verde Valley School Photo - World class rock climbing and hundreds of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near our campus keep our afternoon activities program varied and exciting.
#12(T12–T28)Verde Valley School
Gr: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
(12)
West Nottingham Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
(10)
Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
Gr: 9-12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
#23(T23–T34)North Cedar Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
(3)
Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
Northwood School Photo
#25(T25–T41)Northwood School
Gr: 9-12, PG
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
(1)
St. Margaret's School Photo - College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative STEAM curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you to navigate the different colleges and degree fields to best prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's.
#25(T25–T41)St. Margaret's School
Gr: 8-12, PG
All-girls (Episcopal)
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
(7)
The King's Academy Photo
#28(T28–T44)The King's Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
St. Thomas More School Photo - Beautiful rural campus located in Eastern Connecticut - just 2.5 hours from NYC.
Gr: 8-12, PG
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave is first and foremost a college preparatory boarding school. Our objective is to develop our cadets into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success.
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Christian)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)

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