What score do top New York private schools usually expect on the SSAT?

There’s no official magic number, but competitive schools in New York like Horace Mann, Dalton, and Brearley often admit students scoring in the 85th to 95th percentile. That doesn’t mean lower scores are disqualifying. A great interview, glowing recommendations, and strong grades can balance out a less-than-perfect test day.

Still, a high SSAT score makes your child stand out in a sea of impressive applicants. It shows academic readiness and test-taking confidence, which schools love. Our goal? To help your child reach a score that turns heads without losing sleep. We build strategy, not stress. And yes, we’ve helped plenty of students cross that 90th percentile finish line.