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2023 Best Schools in America

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  1. #2 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Harvard-Westlake School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    STUDIO CITY, CA,

    7-12,

    162 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 162 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Choate Rosemary Hall

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    Private School,

    WALLINGFORD, CT,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says Now that our son is a senior, I have actual experience to agree that Choate is the best school out there for our son. We are grateful for his continued growth as caring and kind young man, making...Listening to his interests expand and develop in academic areas that we never expected really impressed us on how great Choate's teachers are engaging students to pursue their interests. In a...In addition, he's an athlete committed to play D1 sports. These 4 years have been awesome..

    Read 169 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 868,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  3. #4 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Phillips Exeter Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    EXETER, NH,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says Truly rigorous classes with students who have a wide range of interests. Nothing can beat a boarding school with a billion dollar endowment that they can use to fund your passion projects and overall...Yes, the academics are hard. If you're not looking for challenge then don't come to Exeter. No, it's not a school full of boring workaholics—we have fun too! Yes, there is wealth, but Exeter offers...And of course, Exeter >>>>> Andover. Our campus is prettier, the dorm system better, and I've heard our student body culture is way less toxic than theirs..

    Read 306 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,077,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  4. #5 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Groton School

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    Private School,

    GROTON, MA,

    8-12,

    62 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 62 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 380,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  5. #7 Best Private High Schools in America.

    St. Mark's School of Texas

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DALLAS, TX,

    1-12,

    75 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 75 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 911,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  6. #8 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The College Preparatory School

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    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says I feel that my child has gained self confidence, self awareness, and self acceptance by attending this school. The diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff is reflective of the world we...No high school is perfect, but in my humble opinion, this one comes pretty close..

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 370,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  7. #11 Best Private High 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,

  8. #12 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Stanford Online High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Online School,

    REDWOOD CITY, CA,

    7-12,

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

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Stanford OHS is a rigorous academic environment that promotes curiosity through every academic subject. The courses offered at the school are fascinating and so unique, especially the Core track....

    Read 160 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 923,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  9. #13 Best Private High 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,

  10. #14 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Hotchkiss School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LAKEVILLE, CT,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says The Hotchkiss School is very generous with financial aid, and our student was supported well for all four years. Now that they are in college, some of the rough edges are smoothing out over time....

    Read 88 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 599,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  11. #18 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Castilleja School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PALO ALTO, CA,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Senior says I am currently a senior at Castilleja, and I would never choose to attend another high school. When I first came, I was a little nervous as I had heard of Casti's reputation as rigorous and....

    Read 57 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 416,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  12. #3 Best Public High 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,

  13. #20 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Regis High School

    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Freshman says As a current frosh at Regis High School, it is extraordinary. Regis is a Catholic high school for young men with a reputation for being one of the best education environments in the country while...The admissions process is challenging due to Regis's adroitness and demands its best from its students. The curriculum requires students' concentration and management of themselves and their time to...The jump from middle school to high school was an impactful transition that left me in a shell-shocked state for some time as I was out of my comfort zone. However, the helpfulness and accessibility....

    Read 145 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 532,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  14. #21 Best Private High 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,

  15. #22 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Deerfield Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DEERFIELD, MA,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says Deerfield is the Columbia University of the Ivy League. Exeter/Andover is the Harvard/Yale. DA is compact, efficient, structured & fun. It has the hardest grading w severe grade deflation. There is....

    Read 69 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 658,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

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