Santiago – The results of Chile’s standardized university entrance exam,the Prueba de acceso a la Educación Superior (PAES),were released Monday,immediately becoming a focal point for students,parents,and educational institutions nationwide. These scores are critical for admissions to universities, professional schools, and technical programs across the country, and this year’s rankings reveal a consistent trend: the top-performing schools are exclusively private, tuition-based institutions. This analysis, compiled by La Tercera, provides a comparative look at academic performance at the secondary level and could significantly impact enrollment decisions in the coming academic year.
Chilean students and families are closely examining the results of the Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior (PAES) – the standardized test used for university admissions – released Monday. The exam scores are a key factor for prospective students applying to universities, professional institutes, and technical training centers across the country.
The data is particularly important for parents and school communities as they assess academic performance across different institutions. This year’s results reveal a clear ranking of schools based on average scores.
Which Schools Led the 2026 PAES Ranking
According to rankings compiled by La Tercera, Cambridge College, located in the Providencia municipality, achieved the highest average score with 893 points. Cordillera College followed in second place, and La Girouette rounded out the top three, with both schools located in Las Condes.
The complete list consists exclusively of private, tuition-based schools and is comprised as follows:
- Cambridge College (Providencia): 893
- Cordillera (Las Condes): 889
- La Girouette (Las Condes): 872
- Tabancura (Vitacura): 870
- Huinganal (Lo Barnechea): 869
- Instituto Hebreo (Lo Barnechea): 865
- Francisco Encina (Ñuñoa): 863
- Los Andes (Vitacura): 862
- Pinares (Chiguayante): 860
- The Grange (La Reina): 856
The rankings offer a snapshot of academic performance among Chile’s private schools, potentially influencing student choices and enrollment decisions.
Where to Find PAES Results
Official PAES Regular exam scores are now available on the Ministry of Education (Mineduc) website and the Department of Evaluation, Measurement and Educational Registry (DEMRE) portal.
Students can access their individual results by logging into their DEMRE account with their assigned username and password.
