Where a competitive score sits
Target band: 85th–95th percentile (SSAT percentile)
This band is a derived target for preparation, not an official cutoff. St. Paul's School does not publish an average or minimum SSAT score; admission is holistic.
Admissions at a glance
- Location
- Concord, New Hampshire
- School type
- Boarding
- Grades
- 9–12
- SSAT level
- Upper Level
- Application deadline
- January 15
- Acceptance rate
- ~14% (approximate)
Source: https://www.sps.edu/admissions/applying · verified Jun 23, 2026
What SSAT score do you need?
There's no published "required" SSAT score for St. Paul's School, but competitive applicants generally aim for the 85th–95th percentile. Rather than chase a number, find the specific skills costing you points and close them — that's what the free diagnostic does. You can also try the SSAT score calculator to convert raw scores into an estimated scaled score and percentile.
Admissions notes
St. Paul's requires standardized testing for all applicants and accepts the SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, PreACT, ACT, or SAT. All tests must be taken within one year of the application deadline. To send scores, use St. Paul's SSAT school code 6886. The application deadline is January 15. Review is holistic, and St. Paul's publishes no average or minimum SSAT — treat any target band as preparation guidance, not a guarantee.
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FAQ
Does St. Paul's require the SSAT?
Testing is required for all applicants, and the SSAT is among the accepted tests (along with the ISEE, PSAT, PreACT, ACT, or SAT). Applicants commonly take the Upper Level SSAT.
What is the SSAT school code for St. Paul's?
Use SSAT school code 6886 to send your scores to St. Paul's School. Tests must be taken within one year of the deadline.
Does St. Paul's have a minimum SSAT score?
No. St. Paul's does not publish a minimum or average SSAT score; admission is holistic. A strong score — competitive applicants often land in the 85th–95th percentile range — helps, but it is only one part of the application.
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