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McCallie School
Avon Old Farms School
Salisbury School

Highest Average SSAT Score

The average SSAT score across the 3 ranked all-boys boarding schools is 60 (2026-27).
Among all-boys boarding schools, the one with the highest average SSAT score is McCallie School, with 66.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # All-Boys Schools Ranked: 3
  • Top 20 Range (Highest Average SSAT Score): 54–66
  • All-Boys Schools Avg.: 60

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # All-Boys Schools Ranked: 3
  • Top 20 Range (Highest Average SSAT Score): 54–66
  • All-Boys Schools Avg.: 60
Show school map — National (% SSAT range: 54–66, avg 60)
% SSAT Range: 54 66 Avg. % SSAT: 60

Highest Average SSAT Score (2026-27)

Among All-Boys Schools (out of 3 schools)

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McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
#1McCallie School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
65%-75%% SSAT
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Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
#2(T2–T3)Avon Old Farms School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
(6)
<65%% SSAT
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#2(T2–T3)Salisbury School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
(2)
<65%% SSAT
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which all-boys boarding schools have the highest average SSAT scores?
The all-boys boarding schools with the highest average SSAT scores are McCallie School, Avon Old Farms School and Salisbury School.
How many all-boys boarding schools are ranked for the highest average SSAT scores?
3 all-boys boarding schools are ranked for the highest average SSAT scores.

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Did You Know?

The Secondary School Admission Test, or SSAT, is an admissions test administered to students in grades 5-11 to help determine placement into independent or private junior high and high schools.
Despite its similarities, the SSAT is not related to the SAT Reasoning test and is not administered by the College Board.
A school's average SSAT score is based on a relatively small sample of students from year to year (typically less than 100 students for a graduating class).
Average SSAT 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.
A school's average SSAT score should not be interpreted as the minimum score needed to gain acceptance - a school's student body will have a wide range of students whose SSAT score falls above and below the school average.

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