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2024 Best Schools in America

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  1. #4 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Phillips Academy Andover

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    Private School,

    ANDOVER, MA,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I am extremely grateful to PA. Coming from a lower income background, Andover has opened doors and introduced me to countless opportunities. I’ve been able to gain new passions, such as running and...All in all, I would recommend Andover if you’re someone who feels as if your current environment is too restricting and you want to broaden your horizons and meet new people..

    Read 168 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,187,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  2. #5 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Harvard-Westlake School

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    Private School,

    STUDIO CITY, CA,

    7-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says Joyful pursuit of excellence! My two daughters are attending Harvard-Westlake. One is in lower school and the other is a junior in the upper school. For the past several years they have been evolving...Applying historical-cultural insights to contemporary moments, have a richer appreciation for the need to be an engaged active glocal and global citizen and are more than ready for college!.

    Read 163 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #1 Best Public High Schools in America.

    The Davidson Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    RENO, NV,

    5-12,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says Davidson is a truly unique educational experience. Everyone around you is not only brilliant but also enthusiastic about learning, the class sizes are small, and the teachers are truly passionate....

    Read 81 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 172,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  4. #2 Best Public High Schools in America.

    North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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    Public School,

    DURHAM, NC,

    11-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says NCSSM has been an incredibly enriching experience for my daughter. The classes are unique and rigorous. I expected great science and math courses, of which there are many, but there is also a robust....

    Read 161 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 976,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  5. #10 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Groton School

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    Private School,

    GROTON, MA,

    8-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says At Groton, I feel that I have been able to become a more independent and conscientious person during my time at this school. The best thing about this school is the resources that it provides the....

    Read 66 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 380,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  6. #11 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Riverdale Country School

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    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says Our two children attended Riverdale Country School from 6th through 12th grades, and it has been our pleasure to be members of the Riverdale community for the past eleven years. Both have now....

    Read 76 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,299,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  7. #14 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Hotchkiss School

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    Private School,

    LAKEVILLE, CT,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says Hotchkiss was an incredible experience for both of our children. The academics were certainly challenging, but the support of teachers and advisors made it all manageable. Both kids are now in....

    Read 90 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 599,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  8. #15 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Horace Mann School

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    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    150 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 150 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,793,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  9. #16 Best Private High Schools in America.

    St. Mark's School of Texas

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DALLAS, TX,

    1-12,

    79 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 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 79 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 911,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  10. #18 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Castilleja School

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    Private School,

    PALO ALTO, CA,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says In the beginning, I felt quite alienated due to entering the school as a "new nine," but once I began stepping out of my comfort zone and attempting to make friends, all students wholeheartedly....

    Read 61 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 416,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #19 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Crystal Springs Uplands School

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    Private School,

    HILLSBOROUGH, CA,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says Pros: An extremely close-knit student body. Strong humanities program that will overprepare you for college. State-ranked sports teams in golf, track, cross country, tennis, etc. Passionate teachers....Cons: High tuition. Support for STEM programs is still growing right now, which is actually a pro if you're a self-motivated, hard-working student that can take advantage of the situation. Almost too...What makes Crystal different than other schools is its kind, caring community. No other high school that I've visited or been to on the entire peninsula/Bay Area has as nice of a student body as....

    Read 51 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 565,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  12. #21 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Loomis Chaffee School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WINDSOR, CT,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Freshman says I like the welcoming environment and sense of belonging from going to this school. Loomis’s emphasis on the Best Self and Common Good is present throughout the school‘s culture and social life, and...The school’s academic programs are beneficially challenging as well, with flexibility in advancing in courses such that students are able to take sufficiently challenging courses. The music, arts....

    Read 145 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 736,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

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