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2024 Best Private High Schools in America

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  1. #26 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The College Preparatory School

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    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    9-12,

    112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says College Prep has been a fantastic experience for my son. The school provided many opportunities for him to extend/deepen areas of interest (math, computer science, baseball, basketball), but also to....

    Read 112 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 374,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  2. #28 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Bishop's School

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    Private School,

    LA JOLLA, CA,

    6-12,

    115 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says The Bishop's School is phenomenal! The Head of School is an extraordinary leader and sets the tone for the school. He is engaged in the community and committed to the well-being of the students. The....

    Read 115 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #29 Best Private High Schools in America.

    BASIS Independent McLean

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    Private School,

    MCLEAN, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    73 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says BASIS has been a blessing for our family, after switching from the local public school. I was admittedly nervous at first, given the school's reputation for academic rigor. Indeed, the school is....

    Read 73 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 588,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  4. #30 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Noble and Greenough School

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    Private School,

    DEDHAM, MA,

    7-12,

    61 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My kids have grown tremendously from relationships and opportunities at Nobles (junior and a grad). In middle school, they learned self-advocacy, organization, and a culture of kindness. The web of....

    Read 61 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 630,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  5. #31 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Hopkins School

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    Private School,

    NEW HAVEN, CT,

    7-12,

    94 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My son is having an incredible experience at Hopkins. The academic rigor at the school is exceptional and the level of instruction has far exceeded my high expectations. There's a place for every...It's important to note that your child must be ready to work hard. The school does everything it can to position students for success, but that will require a lot of studying. At the same time, the...While the commute (depending on where you live) can be a challenge, it's worth the inconvenience to give your child a top-notch experience..

    Read 94 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 719,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  6. #32 Best Private High Schools in America.

    American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus

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    Private School,

    PLANTATION, FL,

    PK, K-12,

    790 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Overall, I've had a really good experience at this school. The classes are difficult and you are not guaranteed immediate straight A's, but they definitely prepare you for college and higher level....

    Read 790 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,999,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  7. #33 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Lycée Français de New York

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    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    104 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Great school!! Truly diverse. Great and rigorous academics! Students are at least bilingual. They receive both American and French diplomas that opens many doors to Universities in US, abroad and....

    Read 104 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,185,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  8. #34 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Deerfield Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DEERFIELD, MA,

    9-12,

    79 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says The school's culture often alienates those who do not fit into its narrow mold of affluence and athletic prowess. Deerfield's primary focus is on its athletic programs: lacrosse, football, and...If you want your kids to go to the same school, do not gamble on Deerfield. Their sibling policy sucks. Truly the worst admission departs of all the 10 boarding schools I experienced. They do not...Deerfield's college admissions outcomes reflect a troubling bias towards sports and financial clout. Many students gain entry to prestigious colleges through athletic scholarships. Early decision....

    Read 79 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 658,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  9. #35 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Sidwell Friends School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-12,

    78 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says A school with very accomplished teachers, highly capable students, and some problems. Academics are absolutely first-rate, and academic integrity is very seriously enforced, far beyond the standards....

    Read 78 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,142,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  10. #38 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Head-Royce School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    K-12,

    83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Head-Royce is an excellent school for our son in the Lower School. We were accepted to all the top Bay Area private K-12 schools & HRS was our first choice for Kindergarten. It’s amazing how well all....

    Read 83 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 900,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  11. #40 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Lick-Wilmerding High School

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    Private School,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    9-12,

    111 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Pros: Most diverse private school in the Bay Area. Students come from all over SF, East Bay, and Peninsula and large school endowment means tons of financial aid and a well-rounded student body....Cons: The honors math track at Lick is not at all as advertised. If you are not in an Honors class from the get-go, there is no successful means of entry into the track. You spin a roulette wheel....

    Read 111 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 560,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  12. #43 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Nightingale-Bamford School

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    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    K-12,

    68 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We have two daughters in Nightingale. Both started at class K and this is our sixth year in the school. Our decision to attend Nightingale is proven to be the right one year after year. Nightingale....

    Read 68 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 716,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  13. #44 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Middlesex School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CONCORD, MA,

    9-12,

    79 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Middlesex has allowed me to grow as a student. I came into 9th grade as a reclass, meaning my first year at Middlesex was going to be my second time completing a freshman level of education. Right....

    Read 79 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 428,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  14. #48 Best Private High Schools in America.

    St. Andrew's School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MIDDLETOWN, DE,

    9-12,

    108 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says St. Andrew’s is by far the greatest gem in the boarding school world. A community inspiring and guiding students to be their best selves: well rounded, driven, kind, and curious. The cell phone free...If you’re looking for a community of genuine people, stimulating and challenging academics, rich arts program, multiple sports, close-knit dorm community, accessible outdoors, and a place to call...At SAS, being a well-rounded young person is normalized. You can be a scholar, athlete, artist, advocate, friend, and part of something greater than yourself..

    Read 108 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 320,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  15. #50 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Madeira School

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    Private School,

    MCLEAN, VA,

    9-12,

    120 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Overall, my experience at Madeira has been high quality so far. As for the academics, that is truly where Madeira excels. Each class is rigorous, informative, and takes new approaches to learning....

    Read 120 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 343,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

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