The national average private school ACT score (out of 36 maximum) is 26 (2025-26).
The state with the highest average private school ACT score is Massachusetts with 29. The state with the lowest average private school ACT score is West Virginia with 22.
ACT Scores Range: 22
29
Avg. ACT Scores: 26
Average ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School ACT Scores By State (2025-26)
State
Average ACT Scores
(Out of 30)
Schools with Highest ACT Scores
Rank: #1-31-3.
29
Rank: #1-31-3.
29
Rank: #1-31-3.
29
Rank: #4-74-7.
28
Rank: #4-74-7.
28
Rank: #4-74-7.
28
Rank: #4-74-7.
28
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #8-158-15.
27
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #16-2216-22.
26
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #23-3523-35.
25
Rank: #36-4136-41.
24
Rank: #36-4136-41.
24
Rank: #36-4136-41.
24
Rank: #36-4136-41.
24
Rank: #36-4136-41.
24
Rank: #36-4136-41.
24
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the national average private school ACT score?
The national average private school ACT score (out of 36 maximum) is 26 for 2025-26.
What are the private schools with highest ACT score in the United States?
The private schools with highest ACT score in the United States include Whitmore School, Stillwater Christian School and New Beginning Christian Academy.
What is the state with the highest average private school ACT score?
The state with the highest average private school ACT score is Massachusetts.
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