2023 Most Diverse Private High Schools in America

• Merrick, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.61 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: Our experience at GCA has been outstanding! The Gospel is prominent and integrated into all academic and social life, while following its guidelines in disciplinary matters, making for some great discipleship. GCA's Classical approach is not only challenging but has equipped our kids to enter the college arena prepared and to face their culture's hostile worldview in a way that is Christ-like and well-informed. Drawing students in from the Bronx to Suffolk County and from over 45 different school districts, there is a reason so many families go to such lengths to be here. We would find it difficult to go anywhere else after experiencing a GCA education!... Read 36 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 161

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Healdsburg, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  58 reviews

Works Here: A great private school that values their students success. Great athletic program and extra curricular programs like Auto shop, Wood working, Glass design and drama. The best part about the school is their property. They have over 300 acres, on 4 miles of the Russian River. The students use the land for play recreation and study. The PE classes go kayaking, how cool is that?! Biology class does a river research every year. The students feel safe and the teachers make learning exciting!... Read 58 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 120

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Gardena, CA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  82 reviews

Parent: Pacific Lutheran is an excellent private school education. They have some caring, dedicated teachers and staff who are all extremely gifted educators. They always keep the parents in the loop about the things involving the school and the students. Excellent communication! Very caring and supportive group with active participation in school events. Reasonable tuition and very good student teacher ratio.... Read 82 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 120

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Chesapeake, VA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  113 reviews

Parent: Veritas has been such a good fit for our family. Coming from a homeschooled background, we were concerned how our child would do there all day. My child looks forward to being at school everyday and especially in his classroom with his teacher. Our son feels totally safe there and had no separation anxiety. Every morning my child excitedly ran to greet the administrators at the door. He loved that he could start his day by racing them to be the first to say hello. He also loves going to memory period. He has grown so much this year. His teacher is bright, loving, fun and very patient. She takes them outside several times a day, gives them snack time and miraculously gets them to nap. It is amazing how much better his reading and social grace has gotten too. They have an excellent classical curriculum delivered in love. The teachers are very invested and the small class sizes guarantee personal attention. We also love the other parents. This family community is priceless!... Read 113 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 259

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Torrance, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  346 reviews

Senior: I love the sense of community at Bishop Montgomery. It is a very safe environment with teachers and administrators that are passionate and supportive. The rigorous academics are excellent and give me, a senior at the school, great confidence as I prepare to begin my college career!... Read 346 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 900

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Canoga Park, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  77 reviews

Senior: There were many things to like about my school such as the teachers, activities, and the students. My favorite thing about Faith was how they taught every subject through the Christian worldview! The teachers there really made you feel like they cared about you, the activities were always chosen to make sure the students had the most fun out of it. The special part about Faith is that their Spirit week is unlike any other! With games, a treasure hunt, and homecoming it truly brought in the school spirit and competitiveness.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,234

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Houston, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  208 reviews

Parent: My children have been at Village from elementary through high school, and we are happy that our kids are thriving academically, mentally, socially, and emotionally at school. Village has the most diverse student population of any school in Houston, and we have enjoyed meeting families who have lived abroad just like us, and the international parent community is very welcoming too. We love the close-knit and small community, and the teachers really get to know your children as students are able to form connections with their teachers. Students are challenged with a rigorous academic program that is very much hands-on with individual and team projects that encourage creativity and innovation. The teachers are passionate about teaching and making a difference, and my children know they have a strong support system and teachers who care about them. My children love Village, and they are happy and thriving in every way possible, and that’s extremely important to me!... Read 208 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,773

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Wichita, KS•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  41 reviews

Works Here: Life PrepAratory Academy can be a great place to study! As with most things in life, you get more when you put more of yourself into it. I have seen so many students come here, apply themselves and go on to thrive in colleges and careers. They return to say they attribute their success to the foundation that was established here at Life Prep. Our students also praise the opportunity they have to experience the unique diversity we have at the school. Where else can a teenager come in contact with students from over 20 different countries?! Additionally, teachers truly care about the students and try their best to prepare each person for whatever he or she chooses to do after leaving here. The administration and staff are continually looking for ways to improve the culture and the educational quality of the school. This is an excellent educational opportunity for students seeking a quality education!... Read 41 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• Students 415

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Richmond, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  35 reviews

Parent: When I was a kid going to a Christian school was a dream! and I did go to Richmond Academy so sending my child there was an easy decision. We love the teachers and staff. The school is beautiful, simple and has everything that a child need for learning. Teachers and staff are kind and fair, true mentors to our kids. Kids have a lot of fun at school from pre-K to High School. Highly recommend sending your child and experience Christian education at its best!... Read 35 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 125

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Montverde, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  238 reviews

Works Here: Wonderful, close-knit community of diverse students, families, and teachers. An extremely supportive environment which is well-rounded and has excellent amenities for both students and staff. Both the Theater Arts Program and the Sports Programs are outstanding. I love everything about this place!... Read 238 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,313

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Alameda, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  117 reviews

Alum: Over my four years at Saint Joseph Notre Dame, I felt that the school was a top tier high school in comparison to others. SJND has well prepped me for college academically and as a an overall person. The best characteristic of the school is the diversity and inclusiveness of all students. Regardless of each person's background, each student is treated equally and with respect. Another great quality of SJND is the academics as each person coming out of the school will receive a great education. The sports are pretty great, however there is no football team. Some of the cons of the school may include that some teachers are mediocre and the spending budget of the school can be questionable at times. However, my experience there was great overall!... Read 117 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 457

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Bridgeport, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  36 reviews

Junior: The institution definitely has a highly familial atmosphere which I really enjoy! You are able to develop a personal relationship with all the teachers, and nearly all the students are warm and welcoming too. Its a very good place to go to if you value community alongside academics. It also allows for extremely easy access to college credits which I really appreciate. My only complaint is that sometimes certain teachers speed through material way too fast. But other than that its been a very positive experience!... Read 36 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 60

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Frisco, TX•

• Online School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.69 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: My son loves his school - Pathway Christian Prep Academy. The teachers here are very caring and encouraging. My son is having a great experience at Pathway, and he is taking his school work very seriously. He is eager to learn and most important he is having fun in a safe environment. Pathway's support team is super helpful whenever we have some questions, they are always there to help. We are happy that we find a Christian virtual school for our son. Praise the Lord for this God-centered community at Pathway!... Read 16 reviews

• grade unavailable

• grade A+

• Students 61

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Ojai, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  63 reviews

Junior: I like the community and academics the most about Villanova Preparatory School. The teachers and student alike are kind and supportive, more than other highschools can attest to. The Villanova community is a safe space for people when they need to talk or need assistance. Every single student at the school at least has one friend or person that they can go to if they were struggling whether it be academics, athletically, etc. Since the school is a boarding school, it provides day and resident students the opportunity to experience new cultures and ideas. The advanced curriculum allows students to grow in their knowledge of the subject but also gain and strengthen skills that are needed not only in college but in life. Something I believe need to be adapted or change about Villanova is the facilities. Oftentimes when a person needs to use the restroom they have found that the entire bathroom is out of order or a few stalls due to flooding or other issues, making the experience subpar.... Read 63 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 195

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Dulles, VA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  40 reviews

Parent: We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in school during the tumultuous time of the pandemic and we will be forever grateful. We have been blessed with teachers who are attentive and care about the character and education of our children. The challenging curriculum, diverse student population and a Christian education will keep our family at Fairfax Christian.... Read 40 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Arlington, VA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.9 out of 5  40 reviews

Alum: Top notch faculty and administration, and a great appreciation for global international thinking and performance. The school emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and expression, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. Veritas allowed me to grow into the person I am today. It put me in challenging situations that have benefitted me overall and put me on the path to success. One of my most unique experiences: while at Veritas, I had an opportunity to study abroad at the campus in Beijing. What an experience! I highly recommend my alma mater. #alwaysaspartan... Read 40 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Castro Valley, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  98 reviews

Alum: Redwood is an excellent school! I attended k-12th - graduating in '91, and now am privileged to work there. Great teachers who care about individual's kids' needs and seek to help in every way they can. My children are also reaping the benefits of attending RCS.... Read 98 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 701

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Wallingford, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.53 out of 5  170 reviews

Parent: 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 life-long friends, with a solid academic foundation. 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 conversation, our son said, "my friend xxx" and we didn't know who he was and asked which dorm he was in, and our son said, "he teaches." It was really wonderful to hear that he genuinely thinks some of his teachers are his friends. It makes a huge difference to have such mentors in boarding school. Not to mention, the community and environment is nurturing with good guidance for young adults in learning to make effective choices. In addition, he's an athlete committed to play D1 sports. These 4 years have been awesome.... Read 170 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 868

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Honolulu, HI•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  33 reviews

Senior: This school is very welcoming, and everyone here is treated like family. The staff are very hardworking and are very engaged with every single student. HMA is plentiful with school activities and sports.... Read 33 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 96

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Houston, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  174 reviews

Sophomore: I am a freshman (now sophomore) at awty and it was amazing! I grew as a person so much this freshman year and would recommend anyone to go to Awty as it has one of the best communities of any private school in Houston Liked: Most teachers were very helpful, academics were challenging, but broken down if needed to, most students were very nice + it was very easy to make friends, lots of clubs and activities to try, sports are very open and inclusive, get exposure to lots of different cultures and people, the language offerings are better than any other school, the internship week (For me) was amazing this year as I got to go to a law firm for a week and it was an amazing experience, Disliked: Lack of different political views (heavily liberal), teaching quality varies, the school doesn't like to hear student perspectives, lack of transparency... Read 174 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,754

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• San Bernardino, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  140 reviews

Sophomore: Of course no school is perfect regarding its members, but Aquinas is decently populated with good people and it’s a small enough school for one to form a family at school. The people are easy to get along with and academically the school rocks because of its variety of courses and college planning. While there could be more “fresher” or healthier food options, you can get a decent meal for a fair price and size and the food is pretty good compared to other schools I’ve been to. There’s also enough variety for you to eat different things every day of the week for one week. There’s a good bathroom to campus ratio and the school is overall clean with a few minor things to fix in one of the bathrooms. The rooms are well air conditioned and the greenery is very pretty. You can form your own community of teachers and students so that if a person of either category is making someone uncomfortable, it doesn’t go unspoken, albeit the school can take better actions towards it. Great counselors!... Read 140 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 610

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Richardson, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: My son has attended NDAA since he was 4. He's now in 1st Grade and both his teachers and Teacher Aide have been very nurturing, providing us with positive feedback, love, and support. He loves his school, his teachers, and his friends. I love that they have daily Bible classes with worship, which is my primary reason for why he attends a private Christian school. Academically, I am also very pleased. He is an avid reader, loves writing, is very creative, and excels in math. He's now learning to play the violin through an optional class available to any student who chooses at his level. Finally, they even receive a weekly robotics class. I'm proud to be affiliated with NDAA!... Read 65 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 227

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Lancaster, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  255 reviews

Alum: Paraclete is the best choice for an overall high school education and experience in AV. As alumni of Paraclete, my husband and I chose to send our 3 children there as well. We have fond memories of our years there. We appreciate the education received and enjoyed the family atmosphere, sense of community & spirit, and the fun we had participating in sports and clubs. When our kids attended, we were pleased to see the college-prep education offered even more choices and excellent Honors and AP classes. There was also an abundance of new and improved clubs and sports programs available, many in which they participated and greatly enjoyed! All three of our kids are now college graduates, owing much of their success in college to the things learned and experienced at Paraclete. A notable testament to Paraclete’s quality education and the love, loyalty and appreciation most students hold for it is the fact that many of the best teachers currently on staff are former alumni themselves!... Read 255 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 612

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Richmond, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  92 reviews

Alum: I attended Salesian College Preparatory only in my senior year and it was amid the pandemic. My previous school was closed due to lack of funds. To not compare with the old school, Salesian is one of the largest private high schools in Richmond, California. Classrooms are new, huge and well-equipped. Teachers to me are extremely helpful and well-prepared before each lesson/lecture. The whole year was remote but I was able to use provided resources to fulfill homework and extracurriculars. The exterior is nowhere to be complained about. I wish I attended Salesian throughout high school, even before Covid 19 hit.... Read 92 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Brooksville, FL•

• Online School•

• K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  42 reviews

Parent: Absolutely amazing school! My daughter is an online student and they make it incredibly easy for her to submit her own assignments online. The teachers are highly educated, hard working and absolutely dedicated to teaching each student. The teachers are ensuring that my daughter is excelling not only in math, reading, writing, science and history but also morally. Honestly, this is the best private school my daughter has ever attended.... Read 42 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 233

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1