These MN Public High Schools Have The Highest Average SAT, ACT Scores

MINNESOTA — Several Minnesota public high schools reported average ACT scores near or at 30 in Niche’s latest college prep ranking.

The company notes that SAT and ACT scores were removed from this year’s ranking formula to reflect the broader de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process. However, Niche still lists average SAT and ACT scores.

Here are the top 10 Minnesota public high schools in Niche’s 2026 college prep ranking, along with the average SAT and ACT scores listed by Niche:

Math & Science Academy, Woodbury
Average SAT: 1370
Average ACT: 30

Wayzata High School
Average SAT: 1410
Average ACT: 30

Edina Senior High School
Average SAT: 1360
Average ACT: 29

Eden Prairie High School
Average SAT: 1330
Average ACT: 28

Minnetonka Senior High School
Average SAT: 1330
Average ACT: 29

Nova Classical Academy Upper School, St. Paul
Average SAT: 1330
Average ACT: 30

Eastview Senior High School, Apple Valley
Average SAT: 1340
Average ACT: 27

Mounds View High School, Arden Hills
Average SAT: 1360
Average ACT: 29

Highland Park Senior High School, St. Paul
Average SAT: 1280
Average ACT: 26

Central Senior High School, St. Paul
Average SAT: 1290
Average ACT: 27

Among the schools listed, Wayzata High School had the highest average SAT score, at 1410.

Math & Science Academy, Wayzata High School and Nova Classical Academy Upper School each reported average ACT scores of 30, the highest among the top 10 schools listed by Niche.

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