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2023 Best Middle Schools in America

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  1. #2 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    St. Mark's School of Texas

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DALLAS, TX,

    1-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says I have friends who are attending various private and public schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area from grades 5 on through 12. In sitting down with the other dads it is undoubtedly true that no...Not only did the school literally review replace hundreds of things across the campus, they’ve also implemented a fantastic screening program, testing program, and communications program for...I know that when selecting schools grades, scores and college admissions are the number one priority. I never thought I would pick a school based upon their ability to handle a medical global...The school has literally blown us away! We are thankful that our son is there and hope that other schools can use them as a benchmark going into the winter of the pandemic..

    Read 76 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 911,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  2. #4 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    Riverdale Country School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says I am parent whose children attend Riverdale Country School. The River Campus is such a warm and welcoming space for the younger children. At the Lower School, they create an environment where....

    Read 68 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,273,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  3. #5 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    The Brearley School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has been at Brearley since kindergarten and we have had a wonderful experience throughout the years. She is now in high school and I can say that Brearley has really helped her develop....

    Read 78 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 772,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  4. #1 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    The Davidson Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    RENO, NV,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Junior says Throughout my years as a student I have been to private, public, magnet, and online schools, but none of those experiences compare to the DA online campus. When I first joined Davidson I was...I’ve made strong friendships and connections throughout my two years. Davidson has helped be become a successful student too. I’d always had trouble taking notes, planning, and studying but DAO has....

    Read 72 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 165,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  5. #6 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    Horace Mann School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says The school is excellent in every regard except for the student culture. Everyone is extremely nice and there haven't been any problems with bullying, but it comes at the cost of near complete....

    Read 148 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,802,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  6. #9 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    Convent of the Sacred Heart

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Junior says Girls at Sacred Heart are friendly and supportive. There are some cliques that form but the majority of people are welcoming. Sacred Heart has also worked to increase diversity over the past several....

    Read 98 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 699,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  7. The Bishop's School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN DIEGO, CA,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says My son will be graduating in a few weeks from The Bishop’s School. It’s definitely an academically challenging school, but that’s what my son loved about it the most. He came from public school that....

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  8. Ransom Everglades School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    COCONUT GROVE, FL,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Junior says Attending an academically rigorous school has been quite challenging, to say the least. The constant pressure to excel in all subjects while maintaining a high GPA has caused many students, including....

    Read 91 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,141,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  9. #11 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    The Harker School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN JOSE, CA,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says I attended Harker from Kindergarten through High School. Harker's repute as a powerhouse of intense and thorough academics is well-earned– students are constantly challenged in the classroom.....

    Read 165 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,972,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  10. #12 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    Polytechnic School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PASADENA, CA,

    K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parent of current poly students, I can attest to the quality of the teachers, faculty, student body and facilities. Poly is academically rigorous and sets high expectations for its students...inclusion, tolerance and integrity are all modeled and reinforced throughout the campus at every grade level. Poly can of course continue to work on its diversity by reaching out to the larger Los....

    Read 107 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 872,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. Lakeside School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SEATTLE, WA,

    5-12,

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

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Most of the rumors and stereotypes you hear about this school and its students are true -- one reviewer mentioned the school's reputation as a pressure cooker and I could not agree more. Homework....

    Read 107 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 876,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  12. #17 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    The Quarry Lane School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DUBLIN, CA,

    PK, K-12,

    173 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says QLS has been a unique place for my kids to grow academically. We have been at the school since QLS Pre-school. QLS admin and teachers did a stellar job during the pandemic closures by coordinating to...Our oldest graduated and is attending an Ivy League school and younger one in middle school. I feel confident that QLS is preparing students to be successful young adults academically, teaching them....

    Read 173 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 850,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  13. #18 Best Private K-12 Schools in America.

    Rye Country Day School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RYE, NY,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says All around great experience. Very flexible curriculum that allows you to do as much as you want, teachers were fantastic and encouraged seeking help as well as enthusiastically supported independent...College counseling was above and beyond any expectations we had - the level of effort and support was incredible and overall outcomes also seem to be pretty strong..

    Read 100 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 951,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

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