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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,

    174 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 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 174 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,

    170 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 170 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #7 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Nueva School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    HILLSBOROUGH, CA,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Featured Review: Middle school student says Nueva is one of the best schools I have ever been to. My first year attending was in 6th grade, and I am currently a middle school student at the Hillsborough campus. Nueva offers a multitude of....

    Read 72 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 853,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  4. #1 Best Public High Schools in America.

    The Davidson Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    RENO, NV,

    5-12,

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

    Featured Review: Parent says I am a teacher and my husband is a bartender. Private school wasn't an option for us, and private school wouldn't have been able to meet our daughter's academic needs anyway. Our daughter wasn't...Now she is in her sixth year at the Davidson Academy, where she dominates the air hockey scene. She has the most wonderful friends and caring teachers. We moved here for the academics (and air...Davidson Academy is more than a school. In a world with limited opportunities for those without unlimited funds, Davidson Academy breaks down barriers and paves the way for students to reach their....

    Read 83 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 172,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  5. #2 Best Public High Schools in America.

    North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    DURHAM, NC,

    11-12,

    167 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 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 167 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 976,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  6. #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,

  7. #11 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Riverdale Country School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

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

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,299,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  8. #14 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Hotchkiss School

    Blue checkmark.

    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,

  9. #15 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Horace Mann School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    151 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 151 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,793,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  10. #18 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Castilleja School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PALO ALTO, CA,

    6-12,

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

    Featured Review: Alum says Castilleja was the best choice I have ever made, and I am eternally grateful that my parents made the sacrifice to send me there. Castilleja has made me the person who I am today and has given me...When I compare my high school experience to that of my college friends, I understand that Castilleja is incredibly unique. The traditions, experiential classes, global programming, connection to the...The teachers at Castilleja are some of the best people I have ever met. They truly care deeply about their students' learning inside and outside of the classroom. I am still friends with my former....

    Read 65 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 424,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  11. #19 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Crystal Springs Uplands School

    Blue checkmark.

    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,

    146 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 146 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 736,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  13. #22 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Lawrenceville School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ,

    9-12,

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

    Featured Review: Sophomore says The Lawrenceville School is renowned for its exceptional academic standards. The school's rigorous curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire students, fostering a love for learning and....

    Read 177 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 822,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

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