Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's variety of dynamic and unique programming includes the prestigious Leader and Writer in Residence programs, which bring world leaders to campus to meet with students. Past guests include Venus Williams, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

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Highest Average ACT Scores

Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the highest average ACT scores (2026-27).

For several key reasons (listed below), these comparisons are intended only as informal reference points for evaluating the ACT taking ability of a school's student body.

A school's average ACT score is based on a relatively small sample of students from year to year (typically less than 100 students for a graduating class).

Average ACT 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 ACT 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.

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.

Marvelwood School Photo - Community Service Wednesday is an important part of the weekly schedule and the mission of the School.

Thomas Jefferson School Photo - AP Calculus BC quizzes are even more enjoyable when given outdoors.

Dublin School Photo - Winners of Bronze at Nationals, none had ever rowed before Dublin. Dublin is a place where you can discover your passion and have the opportunity and support to achieve it.

Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Southern Prep's main school building, Tallapoosa Hall.

The Knox School Photo - One of four elite sports programs on campus, Knox Crew is a year-round competitive sport, with training on the water from our campus shoreline and in our indoor rowing facility.

La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere offers varsity sports across a variety of programs including soccer, golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, crew, lacrosse, and cross country. Because of our small size, all students have the opportunity to participate in athletics if they choose. Our students are competitive both in the classroom and on the fields and courts.

St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - The Abbey church is located at the center of campus. The location of the church is no accident, as the rich Benedictine tradition, which spans 1500 years, is central to all facets of the St. Bernard experience.

THINK Global School Photo - THINK Global School is comprised of 30 high school students who hail from all over the world. It's an opportunity to live next to and learn from a truly global student body.

Besant Hill School Photo - A spectacular view of the Topa Topa mountains from the common room in our Phoenix dorm. Students gather here for study sessions, snacks and social activities.

Buffalo Seminary Photo - SEM is located in the heart of the historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY, just steps from cafes, shops and art galleries. As an urban boarding school, SEM students enjoy the culture, entertainment and shopping that only a city can offer.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - We provide endless opportunities to experience a broad range of mountain sports such as skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and kayaking this exposure to the outdoors helps our students to develop life-long passions.

ISI Academy Olympic Valley (formerly Lake Tahoe Prep) Photo - Lake Tahoe is a premier world-renown resort destination year-round. The blue skies, clear water, dense forests, and deep snow make it a haven for for everyone - from outdoor enthusiasts to authors and explorers.

Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Over 95 percent of our student body is involved in one or more activities or clubs, creating a stronger experience and skillset.

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Sewanee is a small town that's big on education. Thanks to a special relationship with the University of the South, students at St. Andrew's-Sewanee enjoy the opportunity to take college courses for free, attend dozens of concerts and lectures each year, and have access to a research library. Sewanee's downtown offers coffee houses, restaurants, and gift shops.

Average ACT Score
(Out of 36) Range: 20 32 Avg. Average ACT Score
(Out of 36): 26

Trends in Average ACT Score

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Year	National avg
2025	27.1
2024	26.9
2023	27
2022	26.7
2021	26.6
2020	26.7
2019	26.5
2018	26.4
2017	26.1
2016	25.9
2015	25.7

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