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2024 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America

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  1. #28 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    Sidwell Friends School

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    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+,

    Average SAT: 1450,

    Average ACT: 33,

  2. #30 Best College Prep 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+,

    Average SAT: 1440,

    Average ACT: 33,

  3. #32 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    The Bishop's School

    Blue checkmark.

    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+,

    Average SAT: 1460,

    Average ACT: 33,

  4. #33 Best College Prep 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+,

    Average SAT: 1450,

    Average ACT: 33,

  5. #34 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    Polytechnic School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PASADENA, CA,

    K-12,

    112 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of a sophomore who entered Poly for high school, I've been thoroughly impressed with the upper school and the experience my child has has so far both academically and socially. From the....

    Read 112 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Average SAT: 1420,

    Average ACT: 33,

  6. #35 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    Hopkins School

    Blue checkmark.

    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+,

    Average SAT: 1450,

    Average ACT: 33,

  7. #36 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    The Pingry School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BASKING RIDGE, NJ,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says My son completed his first year of middle school at Pingry. My son is an ambitious, sporty, introvert-extrovert and the school so far has been a perfect fit for him. A nice blend of focus on...Academics: there was about 1 hour of homework 4 days a week, and a focus on quizzes/assignments and team projects, rather than massive final tests.Community: spirit week, celebrate pingry, orientation week with a sleepover in the Pottersville campus all help to foster community. Sports: appropriately competitive. I loved how team practices were included within the actually school day.So far, well worth the $$$..

    Read 167 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Average SAT: 1440,

    Average ACT: 33,

  8. #39 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    Lycée Français de New York

    Blue checkmark.

    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+,

    Average SAT: 1400,

    Average ACT: 31,

  9. #40 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    Princeton International School of Math and Science

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PRINCETON, NJ,

    9-12,

    19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says It has been an amazing 1st year at PRISMS for my son. Coming from a local private school, we were initially concern about the transition to this new school, school did a wonderful job and made the...PRISIMS is a small and close community, everyone here is friendly and welcoming. My son enjoys going to school every day, he learned new stuffs, made new friends, found interesting subjects, and...Overall, it has been a fantastic experience at PRISMS!.

    Read 19 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Average SAT: 1500,

    Average ACT: 33,

  10. #41 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    Ransom Everglades School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    COCONUT GROVE, FL,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says I am the parent of two children who attended Ransom Everglades for middle school and high school (one has graduated and the other is a sophomore). This is an amazing school. The academic offerings....

    Read 133 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Average SAT: 1430,

    Average ACT: 33,

  11. #44 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    BASIS Independent Brooklyn

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BROOKLYN, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    63 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We absolutely love BASIS! The teachers and administrators are exceptional—supportive and skilled at nurturing a love for learning in the kids. The curriculum is challenging yet engaging, and our son...The daily schedule and teacher structure are well-organized, contributing to a positive learning environment. While sports had room for improvement, we're pleased with the positive changes under the....

    Read 63 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Average SAT: 1430,

    Average ACT: 33,

  12. #45 Best College Prep Private High Schools in America.

    American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus

    Blue checkmark.

    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+,

    Average SAT: 1410,

    Average ACT: 32,

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