High school entrance tests in Atlanta
In Atlanta, the Catholic high schools we read use the SSAT. St. Pius X requires it of all 9th grade applicants for the 2026 to 2027 admissions season. Blessed Trinity hosts the standard SSAT on its campus on Dec 12 and Jan 30, which match the SSAT's national test dates for 2026 and 2027.
For students entering 9th grade in fall 2027. Facts checked October 11, 2026 on the official pages listed at the bottom. We read a sample of schools, not every one, and dates change every year. Confirm with each school.
Catholic high schools
| St. Pius X | SSAT, required of all 9th grade applicants, with scores sent to the school |
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| Blessed Trinity | Hosts the standard SSAT on Dec 12 or Jan 30. Families must name the school to receive scores |
| Sign-up | Through the SSAT's own site, which handles scheduling and payment |
| At home | St. Pius X notes the SSAT has an at-home option |
| Fee | $177 for a Standard test and $263 for the at-home test, set by the test's owner |
We read two schools and found no page from the Archdiocese of Atlanta on a common test. Blessed Trinity's page explains SSAT sign-up and does not say in so many words that the test is required.
Public high schools
| Test-based selective schools | We found none on an official Atlanta Public Schools page. That is a gap in our search, so treat it as unknown |
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Questions parents in Atlanta ask
What entrance test do Catholic high schools in Atlanta use?
The SSAT at the schools we read. St. Pius X requires the SSAT of all 9th grade applicants, and Blessed Trinity hosts it on campus.
When is the SSAT in Atlanta?
Blessed Trinity hosts the standard SSAT on Dec 12 and Jan 30. Those are two of the national Standard test dates, Dec 12, 2026 and Jan 30, 2027.
Is the HSPT used in Atlanta?
Not at the two Catholic high schools we read, which both use the SSAT.
Sources
- St. Pius X Catholic High School, Atlanta, apply
- Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, admissions process
- E3n, SSAT paper testing and dates
- E3n, SSAT at Home
- E3n, SSAT for families
- Prepwick's own search of published research, October 2026
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