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What are the best private high schools in Oklahoma? Parent, student review tool rankings

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The Oklahoman

Oklahoma offers a number of high schools with unique opportunities and social settings to prepare the state's youths for academic success.

Niche, a ranking and review company that connects schools to students and families, ranked the best private schools in Oklahoma.

Rankings are built on millions of school reviews from parents, students and teachers, which cover everything from college prep to cafeteria food, as well as grades assigned to aspects like academic achievement, sports, diversity and quality of school administration.

Here's a look at the company's 10 highest-ranked schools:

No. 1: Casady School, Oklahoma City

Overall Niche grade: A+

Casady School is a Episcopal private school in Oklahoma City that offers college preparatory and Montessori-based education.

The school's yearly tuition is $22,120, according to Niche, and boasts a 100% average graduation rate.

The school's average SAT score is 1400, and the average ACT score is 29.

No. 2: Holland Hall, Tulsa

Overall Niche grade: A+

In Tulsa, Holland Hall is a private Episcopal school that touts small class sizes, flexible schedules and high ACT scores.

Yearly tuition at Holland Hall is $21,625.

The school's average SAT score is 1400, and the average ACT score is 29.

Holland Hall has a 100% average graduation rate, according to Niche.

No. 3: Cascia Hall Preparatory School, Tulsa

Overall Niche grade: A+

A private Catholic school in Tulsa, Cascia Hall Preparatory School boasts a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, and a 100% average graduation rate.

Yearly tuition at Cascia Hall Preparatory School is $18,250.

The school's average SAT score is 1310, and the average ACT score is 28.

No. 4: Heritage Hall, Oklahoma City

Overall Niche grade: A+

In Oklahoma City, Heritage Hall is a private school with a 99% college enrollment rate.

Yearly tuition at Heritage Hall is $18,860.

The school's average SAT score is 1330, and the average ACT score is 28.

No. 5: Peace Academy, Tulsa

Overall Niche grade: A+

Peace Academy is a private Muslim school in Tulsa with a 100% college enrollment rate.

Yearly tuition at Peace Academy is $5,00.

The school's average SAT score is 1530, and the average ACT score is 30.

No. 6: Riverfield Country Day School, Tulsa

Overall Niche grade: A+

In Tulsa, Riverfield Country Day School is a private school with a 95% college enrollment rate.

Yearly tuition at Riverfield is $17,460.

The school's average SAT score is 1220, and the average ACT score is 27.

No. 7: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Oklahoma City

Overall Niche grade: A+

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is a private school that boasts a 98% college enrollment rate.

Yearly tuition at Bishop McGuinness is $14,880.

The school's average SAT score is 1270, and the average ACT score is 28.

No. 8: Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences, Lawton

Overall Niche grade: A+

In Lawton, Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences is a private school with a 100% college enrollment rate.

The school's average SAT score is 1130, and the average ACT score is 25.

No. 9: Regent Preparatory School, Tulsa

Overall Niche grade: A+

Regent Preparatory School in Tulsa is a Christian private school with a 95% college enrollment rate, and 100% average graduation rate.

Yearly tuition at Regent Preparatory School is $9,700.

The school's average SAT score is 1300, and the average ACT score is 29.

No. 10: Parkview Adventist Academy, Oklahoma City

Overall Niche grade: A

In Oklahoma City, Parkview Adventist Academy has a 100% college enrollment rate and average graduation rate.

Yearly tuition at Parkview is $5,750.

The school's average ACT score is 25.