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

Top Dallas private schools like Hockaday, St. Mark’s, and Greenhill are used to seeing high scores, so aiming for the 85th percentile or above is a good target. That said, schools look at much more than just numbers. A great SSAT score can help your child stand out, but it won’t carry the entire application. Think of it as the fancy icing on a well-baked admissions cake. If the rest of the application is strong—recommendations, grades, interviews, and extracurriculars—a slightly lower score might still be just fine. Still, the higher the better. And yes, we’re here to help them get there, without making your living room feel like a test prep bootcamp.