Among "Schools with 400+ Students", view the boarding schools with the highest average SAT scores (2023).
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.
Average SAT Score Range: 1120
1500
Avg. Average SAT Score: 1309
Highest Average SAT Scores
Among Schools with 400+ Students (out of 57 schools)
Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
Average SAT Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12, PG
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12, PG
2500 Main Street, PO Box 6008
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12, PG
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12, PG
185 North Main Street
Suffield, Connecticut 06078
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4440
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4440
Rank: #1-91.-9
Average SAT Score: >1400
Grades: 9-12
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 9-12, PG
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 9-12, PG
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 9-12
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
Rank: #10-1710.-17
The Stony Brook School
(Christian)
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 7-12
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Rank: #10-1710.-17
Average SAT Score: 1350-1400
Grades: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Chaminade College Preparatory School![Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family. Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.]()

All-Boys (Catholic)
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 6-12
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12, PG
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Iolani School![Iolani School Photo Iolani School Photo]()

(Episcopal)
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2279
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2279
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 2006
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12, PG
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6420
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6420
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
1415 Summit Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 682-7309
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 682-7309
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #18-3118.-31
St. Croix Academy![St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants. St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.]()

(Christian)
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 6-12
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Rank: #18-3118.-31
St. Mary's School![St. Mary's School Photo St. Mary's School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 6-12 | 5-12 (day)
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12, PG
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Rank: #18-3118.-31
Average SAT Score: 1300-1350
Grades: 9-12, PG
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12, PG
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Cotter Schools![Cotter Schools Photo Cotter Schools Photo]()

(Catholic)
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12, PG
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
17235 Seventh Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Sandy Spring Friends School![Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - At Sandy Spring Friends School, students develop a curiosity and love for learning that helps them discover their true passions and purpose. Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - At Sandy Spring Friends School, students develop a curiosity and love for learning that helps them discover their true passions and purpose.]()

(Quaker)
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3955
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3955
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee , WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Milwaukee , WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Average SAT Score: 1250-1300
Grades: 9-12, PG
201 North Sprague Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2160
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2160
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 9-12
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Garrison Forest School![Garrison Forest School Photo - G. Peter O'Neill Middle School Garrison Forest School Photo - G. Peter O'Neill Middle School]()

All-Girls
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 9-12 | 2-12 (day)
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Rank: #43-5443.-54
The Pennington School![The Pennington School Photo - Welcome to The Pennington School! We believe transformational growth is the hallmark of an excellent education and the cornerstone of life. Over our 180-year history, we have been 100% dedicated to inspiring student growth by approaching each student as an individual. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by an outside consultant, the majority of our The Pennington School Photo - Welcome to The Pennington School! We believe transformational growth is the hallmark of an excellent education and the cornerstone of life. Over our 180-year history, we have been 100% dedicated to inspiring student growth by approaching each student as an individual. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by an outside consultant, the majority of our]()

(United Methodist)
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
112 West Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 9-12
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 7-12 | 4-12 (day)
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 6-12
438 Main Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #43-5443.-54
Average SAT Score: 1200-1250
Grades: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Rank: #5555
Average SAT Score: 1150-1200
Grades: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
Rank: #56-5756.-57
Average SAT Score: 1100-1150
Grades: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Rank: #56-5756.-57
Average SAT Score: 1100-1150
Grades: 9-12, PG
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Recent Articles

Mastering the Boarding School Selection Process: A 5-Step Guide
Discover the ultimate 5-step guide to choosing the perfect boarding school for your child. Explore essential factors, such as academics, campus facilities, extracurricular activities, and more. Make an informed decision to provide your child with an enriching and transformative educational experience. Read now!

5 Founders and Their Boarding Schools
What prompts somebody to start a boarding school? The motives range from idealism to munificence right on through to capitalism. The common thread seems to be ample capital and a vision of what education can do.

April 24, 2023
Top 5 Reasons To Study Dance At A Boarding SchoolFrom meeting world-renowned guest artists to balancing busy rehearsal schedules, students share how boarding school is preparing them to dance professionally.