Military Boarding Schools with the Highest Average SAT Scores (2026-27 Rankings)

Q: Which military boarding schools have the highest average SAT scores?

The military boarding schools with the highest average SAT scores are Riverside Military Academy, Fork Union Military Academy and Missouri Military Academy.

Q: How many military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average SAT scores?

7 military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average SAT scores.

National Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: (-0.2%) (-2 since 2018)

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Year	National avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1271	▼ -3	▼ -0.2%
2024	1274	▼ -4	▼ -0.3%
2023	1278	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2022	1276	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2021	1277	▲ +4	▲ +0.3%
2020	1273	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2019	1271	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2018	1273	—	—

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Show school map — National (Average SAT Score (Out of 1600) range: 1010–1323, avg 1117)

Average SAT Score
(Out of 1600) Range: 1010 1323 Avg. Average SAT Score
(Out of 1600): 1117

Highest Average SAT Scores (2026-27)

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#1Riverside Military Academy

Gr: 6-12

All-boys

2001 Riverside Drive

Gainesville, GA 30501

(678) 696-2116

(5)

1300-1350Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.

#2(T2–T4)Fork Union Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys (Baptist)

PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy

Fork Union, VA 23055

(434) 842-4205

(7)

1100-1150Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.

#2(T2–T4)Missouri Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)

204 Grand Street

Mexico, MO 65265

(573) 581-1776

(7)

1100-1150Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.

#2(T2–T4)St. John's Northwestern Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

Episcopal

1101 Genesee Street

Delafield, WI 53018

(262) 646-7199

(4)

1100-1150Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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#5Marine Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys

320 Iwo Jima Blvd

Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 423-6006

(1)

1050-1100Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!

#6(T6–T7)Camden Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys

520 Hwy. 1 North

Camden, SC 29020

(803) 432-6001

(21)

<1050Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.

#6(T6–T7)Hargrave Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys (Baptist)

200 Military Drive

Chatham, VA 24531

(800) 432-2480

(6)

<1050Average SAT Score (Out of 1600)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which military boarding schools have the highest average SAT scores?

The military boarding schools with the highest average SAT scores are Riverside Military Academy, Fork Union Military Academy and Missouri Military Academy.

How many military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average SAT scores?

7 military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average SAT scores.

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Did You Know?

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.