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Phillips Academy
Private School
Andover, MA
9-12
82
#1 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Alum: The most incredible environment to prepare young people to think outside of the box, learn to challenge themselves mentally, physically and emotionally. An amazing place to develop lasting friendships with people from across the globe — different backgrounds and cultures... and enjoying a special bond through your time and experiences at Andover, and beyond.

Andover teaches you so many life skills, that become more evident how useful they are the more you experience what gets thrown your way...college, business, challenges and opportunities.

Andover is the greatest investment in oneself and one’s education you could ever offer.
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1,150 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Winsor School
Private School
Boston, MA
5-12
57
#2 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Freshman: I recently entered the school as a freshman, and never have I experienced such a warm, welcoming, and intelligent community as this one. My favorite thing about Winsor is the people there (teachers and students), though the academics are also exceptional. I'm always challenged and intrigued by my schoolwork and when it gets too hard I always feel comfortable asking a teacher for help. Extracurriculars at Winsor are also amazing. Whether you're in the play or on the basketball team, everyone is super nice and I guarantee you'll have the time of your life.
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450 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Milton Academy
Private School
Milton, MA
K-12
97
#3 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: Milton Academy is one of the best things in my life, but also the most stressful. The opportunities at Milton are endless and I feel incredibly privileged to have teachers that care about my well being, activities and clubs, a beautiful campus, and a seemingly endless supply of resources (such as art supplies, computers labs, food).
Our food selection is incredible with a food for every person in any mood. The staff is always kind which just adds to the joy of lunchtime.
While there are teachers I have heard about that are hard to work with or learn from(which happens anywhere), I have been very lucky to only have dealt with one teacher I didn't like (out of more than 25). I appreciate the skill level that the teachers have and the personal relationship that students can build with them throughout the year.
I think that the faculty is very fair and thorough when dealing with disciplinary issues and I completely agree with the standards of respect and honesty that we are held up to.
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1,000 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Private School
Natick, MA
9-12
61
Senior: Walnut Hill has been a great experience. I am a four year senior in the music department and have been lucky enough to work with great, motivational faculty and wonderful, inspiring students. I have loved getting to know people from different countries and live on such a diverse campus. The connections I have made will be lifelong. Walnut Hill sets you up perfectly for college; especially in the arts but also in the academics, in giving you a worldly perspective, providing a change for independence whilst keeping structure and safety, and in incredible college counseling support. I love Walnut Hill.
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284 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Noble and Greenough School
Private School
Dedham, MA
7-12
30
#4 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Alum: Nobles is a special place rich with tradition, oozing with school pride, and steadfast in strong community principles. I feel so fortunate to have spent my high school life in such a place where I was accepted, encouraged and challenged all in perfect harmony. The teachers are happy to be there too--they are also encouraged to challenge themselves and develop as educators and that is clear in the way they immerse themselves in their curriculum and their afternoon program duties. I love nobles more than words can share--could not recommend it more!
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614 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Groton School
Private School
Groton, MA
8-12
26
#5 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Parent: My son Mitchell went to Groton. Excellent education, very smart classmates. The endowment is over $380 million, or approximately $1 million per student today. Groton School received early support from th Roosevelt family, including President Theodore Roosevelt. Great teacher and amazing culture. Groton is small school with immense resources and extremely demanding academic atmosphere. The teachers were always well prepared for their classes. Groton prides itself on its "Circle ". Groton is a marvelous place to attend high school.
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368 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Middlesex School
Private School
Concord, MA
9-12
39
#6 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Parent: The Middlesex School is a very good school for academics. The teachers and administers are great! The overall culture and the sports programs need improvement. The children are safe and are looked after. Overall, its a good place to send your child.
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406 Students
4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Roxbury Latin School
Private School
West Roxbury, MA
7-12
43
#7 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Alum: As a preface, I will say that although I was involved in most parts of school life at Roxbury Latin, the most important criterion to me is academic rigor. This, Roxbury Latin has in spades. Standouts for me include upper-level French (particularly because of M. Diop) and all Classics courses (Ancient Greek and Latin). Ultimately, Roxbury Latin stands for the epitome of a liberal arts-centered classical education, something which seems to be declining in perceived value compared to STEM education. Although RL has attempted to change with the times and jump on the STEM bandwagon, its efforts have been so far misguided. Still, RL shines as a paragon of excellence in its more traditional offerings, and that is why I give it 5 stars.

Other parts of school life are less stellar in comparison. The current headmaster, albeit kind, is hilariously pompous. Although the school is racially and economically diverse, the RL mindset is homogenous and rarely challenged.
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302 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Private School
Cambridge, MA
PK, K-12
49
#8 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Junior: Buckingham Browne and Nichols School has welcomed me with open arms since freshman year when I joined. With stellar academics and student involvement, this private day school located right next to Harvard and other prestigious colleges has a wonderful environment both in and outside of the school. If there was one thing that could be changed about the school, it's the crazy long school days. Many times, the last on-campus commitment would end past 6pm. However, that also has taught many students including myself how to really manage time well.
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1,017 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Mark's School
Private School
Southborough, MA
9-12
37
#9 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: St. Mark's, overall it has been a life-changing experience. I have had many ups and downs while attending this school and it has taught valuable life-lessons. The school will sometimes illogically make decisions that are really pointless or negative to student-life/academics. Most of the positives regarding St. Mark's revolves around relationships that you make while attending. I will forever be thankful for St. Mark's.
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365 Students
4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Concord Academy
Private School
Concord, MA
9-12
75
#10 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Parent: Students at CA are passionately engaged intellectually and share very close relationships with the their teachers. Morale on this campus is strikingly high. Openness and warmth extends not just to students but also to families, who are always welcome. Very capable young people attend this school and they are young people who challenge and push themselves but they also have more fun than I thought possible! Peer groups are remarkably fluid and accepting: genuine, loving and supportive. Older students take a strong interest in mentoring and supporting the younger students, which has makes a very positive impact on the overall culture. There is no question that these students are expected to work very hard and that these are high achieving young people but they are experiencing true joy along the way. Sending our daughter to this school is the best decision we have ever made.
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404 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Boston University Academy
Private School
Boston, MA
9-12
37
#11 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: As Academy students, we have access to nearly all of Boston University's resources ranging from its wide variety of courses to its educational resource center (for peer tutoring and help with classes) and even the Fitness and Recreation Center. Besides our affiliation with BU, the Academy itself is a small building (relative to the rest of campus), but the size lends itself to the connections I've made there. Even as one of the largest classes to date (52 students), I've gotten to know nearly everyone in my class and in other grades. With less than 200 students in the entire school, it is easy to get to know each teacher and faculty member. Additionally, our college counselors are very supportive, beginning to reach out to us in the end of sophomore year, when most people begin deciding which BU courses they would like to take. Throughout junior and senior year, they keep in close touch and help through the college application and decision process.
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186 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Commonwealth School
Private School
Boston, MA
9-12
10
#12 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Sophomore: Great school, with a few downsides. Many courses are very challenging, and there are many advanced courses offered like theoretical calculus, theoretical physics, relativity, etc. Some of the programs like English are taught in a way that feels inefficient. For example, reading is often assigned for nightly homework but we read the same chapter in class the next day to go over it. Despite this, all teachers are more than willing to help students if they need it, and are almost always willing to set up a meeting in a free period to go over the issue. There are very few students in each grade, which means that everyone knows each other (which can be a good and bad thing).
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150 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Belmont Hill School
Private School
Belmont, MA
7-12
13
#13 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: Belmont Hill is incredible. The small class size all-boys environment is great for those who struggle in the classic sit-down-and-shut-up atmosphere of public school classrooms. Teachers are incredible and they clearly care about their students, both in their academic pursuits and outside the classroom. Sports are top tier, but the food is kinda trash.
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450 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lexington High School
Lexington Public Schools, MA
9-12
299
#1 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Alum: There was a sense of belonging within the high school community, amazing people and faculty that supported me along my path to college, and their ability to prepare us well for college and beyond. I was an active member of one of the sports teams at the school and it gave me a chance to form relationships with people from my grade or below. Overall great school!
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2,154 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Brooks School
Private School
North Andover, MA
9-12
41
#14 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: For the first 2 years, I absolutely loved it. I loved how tight knit the school was, the small classes and the structured schedule. But as I reached my Junior year, I started feeling like this school was too small for me. For a person that is looking for a community, Brooks can definitely provide that. Students always say hi and because most faculties also live on campus, your teachers are not just your teachers but also your coach, dorm parent and more. But if you are looking to branch out and try a bunch of new things and explore yourself, Brooks might not be the place for you. Though Brooks does try to accommodate students like that, offering independent studies and the freedom to pick and choose classes senior year, it is just not the same as some bigger schools.
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352 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Rivers School
Private School
Weston, MA
6-12
18
#15 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Sophomore: Rivers is often underestimated. People compare it to schools like Nobles and think rivers isn’t as hard. That is very false. Nobles and similar schools are just ahead in their rankings because they tend to take people with more money so better colleges want to accept them (it has nothing to do with better academics). As a rivers student, I am far smarter and have way more homework than all of my friends at nobles. Rivers is a great school in which the teachers are always willing to meet with you. When looking at other local private schools, rivers may not have the highest ranking online, but it definitely is of the same value!
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498 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Boston Latin School
Boston Public Schools, MA
7-12
433
#2 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: Overall, BLS was a great experience for me. I've met so many talented students and teachers, who have all taught me to be a better citizen and contribute to society. Also, yes, there's some serious competition within the school, but if you're academically driven and are ready to put in the effort to get through, it's a wonderful place to be!
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2,439 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Sebastian's School
Private School
Needham, MA
7-12
34
#16 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: St. Sebastian’s developed me in to a better student, and man. With a big focus on public speaking, St. Sebastian’s really worked with me to develop my writing skills. The teachers are eager to see their students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Built on a strong athletic reputation, St. Sebastian’s teams all compete on a high competitive level. Sportsmanship is heavily influenced. The biggest part about St. Sebastian’s is the community. Everyone is extremely friendly and always willing to help out. Starting from the younger grades up, students support each other both inside the classroom and on the fields.
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375 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Brookline High School
Public Schools of Brookline, MA
PK, 9-12
281
#3 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: BHS has been a great school, but still has its issues. The culture has allowed students to speak out against issues that are important to them and the school. The current headmaster truly listens to students concerns and knows everyones name! The rigorous workload has prepared me for the work to come later in my life, but can also be over kill especially when it is busy work. Teachers should focus less on giving an assignment, but focus on an assignment that really has meaning.
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1,944 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Wayland High School
Wayland Public Schools, MA
9-12
125
#4 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: I am a current senior on my way to graduate WHS. In my past four years as a student at Wayland, I have seen many changes, majority of them positive.
The reason why WHS is not getting five full stars from me is because although there's only so much a school can do, Wayland is not doing enough. To its credit, WHS has been moving in positive directions, but there are students that NEED extra attention and aid, such as specialized teaching styles or classes. For some courses it's taught cookie-cutter style, and if you don't understand the concept, you're out of luck. You're going to do badly. On the other hand there are teachers that understand their students and realize no one is the same in learning habits, organization, or motivation. Some teachers take into consideration our lives OUTSIDE of school, at home, at practice, and more... And it's these teachers that make Wayland better, and will only improve it over the upcoming years.
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838 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Newton North High School
Newton Public Schools, MA
9-12
328
#5 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: Newton North has a big emphasis on personal growth and hearing from a broad set of perspectives. I really enjoyed my time here and felt like the teachers were always available to help without being overbearing, and the workload was always challenging/at a good pace. The students there, for the most part, are pretty friendly. There are different deans for each grade, which is pretty unique to North, and it makes the administration run a lot smoother. The only thing that I would criticize is the food; in past years it was so much better, but this year they have started to serve one "specialty" (or you could choose between your standard pizza, burger, salad) for the entire week, and the food quality overall has gone downhill.
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2,057 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Newton South High School
Newton Public Schools, MA
9-12
246
#6 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: The school has prepared me very well for college and I find enjoyment in most of my classes. I have gotten 10 years worth of stress in 4 years...but I guess I'm prepared for college! In all seriousness, I find that most of the teachers are very well qualified, enthusiastic, and eager to interact with their students. The administration, on the other hand, is quite passive regarding any student complaints. The food is definitely not good in any way; when I was there, South had pipe burst issues, rat infestation issues, and wifi issues. Considering the amount of tax money the Newton county provides to the schools and considering the state of Newton North High School, I think the health and safety standards could definitely be improved. Overall, as a student, I feel as though I had a variety of very well educated teachers from a variety of backgrounds that were able to widen my view on all topics and matters.
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1,799 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Belmont High School
Belmont Public Schools, MA
9-12
179
#7 Best Public High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: Academics as a whole are very good, but it varies by department. The language department teachers are subpar, but the math department's teachers are stellar. The facilities are poor, but the new school plan should sort that out. The reason for the school's academic success is primarily due to the students (who come from above families with high education).
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1,245 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Dana Hall School
Private School
Wellelsey, MA
5-12
42
#17 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Middle School Student: Dana made me feel accepted for who I am, and I’ve never felt this confident and never have had this much self-love. There’s something for every girl here. Whether you’re into athletics, visual arts, performing arts, computer science, model UN or equestrian, there’s something for you and they’re high quality. Teachers care about you and are understanding. People here are diverse, vibrant and all care about each other. There’s outstanding levels for everyone, from honors and AP to introductory. If you ever need help, there’s science, math and English lab during the day if you need help. Teachers are always happy to help you after class! It’s super safe and you can even walk to Wellesley center and get food like: ice cream, Starbucks, pizza, Dunkin’ Donuts and more, in less than a 5 minute walk!
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469 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Newton Country Day School
Private School
Newton, MA
5-12
34
#18 Best Private High Schools in Boston Area
Senior: Coming to NCDS has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I entered as a freshman and came from a big, public middle school. NCDS had just the type of welcoming and loving community I needed to thrive throughout high school. The small class sizes are ideal for connecting with teachers, and it’s great to be in an environment with like-minded girls who are all striving for success, whether it be academic, athletic, or artistic. The teachers here really want students to succeed, and they are always approachable when it comes to meeting one-on-one. The school’s Catholic affiliation also enhances the experience, although the religion is not forced on you if you aren’t Catholic. I also love the school traditions, such as Vespers. I would say that NCDS needs to make some changes in terms of addressing diversity and mental health. We also don’t have a lot of teachers of color, which could be improved. Overall, NCDS has a very loving and enriching community.
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406 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Delphi Academy of Boston
Private School
Milton, MA
PK, K-8
7
Alum: Delphi Academy of Boston is dedicated to helping their students comprehend new topics, and to learn how to learn - a skill that's needed not only in school, but throughout one's life. It's been two decades since I've attended, and I still use elements of their approach when I need to learn new things.
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140 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Norfolk Academy
Private School
Norfolk, VA
1-12
130
Parent: Norfolk Academy provided an extraordinary educational journey for my two children, fueling their curiosity and inspiring them to explore new avenues that they might not have discovered without the incredible teachers and coaches at this school. My oldest child, who came in sixth grade, now studies engineering at an Ivy League university; he particularly loved the robotics team, as well as soccer, swimming, and crew teams. My youngest child, who is a senior at NA, came in first grade, and she has developed a passion for medicine and health, largely through the school's Global Health Fellows program and the Medical Scholars program.
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1,203 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Phillips Academy

Winsor School

Milton Academy

Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Noble and Greenough School

Groton School

Middlesex School

The Roxbury Latin School

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

St. Mark's School

Concord Academy

Boston University Academy

Commonwealth School

Belmont Hill School

Lexington High School

Brooks School

The Rivers School

Boston Latin School

St. Sebastian's School

Brookline High School

Wayland High School

Newton North High School

Newton South High School

Belmont High School

Dana Hall School

Newton Country Day School

Delphi Academy of Boston

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