School Rankings by Category

The 2025-26 data below are here to help you compare schools based on specific criteria that matter to you. Our site does not offer an overall ranking of schools, because there's no single list that can decide which school is the best fit for your family. Every school has its own approach, environment, and strengths. Only you can decide which one feels right.
Explore our most popular top school rankings below, from acceptance rates, SAT scores, and more.

School Rankings by Category (2025-26)

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Student Test Scores
Highest average SAT score
Student Test Scores
Highest average ACT scores
Student Test Scores
Highest average SSAT score
Student Attention
Smallest average class sizes
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio
Offering Breadth
Most sports offered
School History
Oldest founding date

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