Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid

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  • Among "All Schools", view the boarding schools with the highest percentage of students on financial aid (2020-21).
  • Keep in mind that challenging and creative education programs at boarding schools require a substantial amount of resources.
  • Generally, the full cost of educating a student at any boarding school exceeds the cost of tuition by several thousand dollars - schools rely on other revenue sources (e.g., endowments, annual giving, etc.) in addition to tuition revenue to cover their costs.
  • In that sense, all students at boarding schools receive financial aid.
  • When schools offer "financial aid" (in the traditional sense of the phrase) to reduce tuition, those reductions are in addition to the already subsidized cost of full tuition.
  • Keep this in mind when assessing the full value that boarding schools provide for your investment.

Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid (2020-21)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School % Students on Aid Grades Location
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Basketball Team
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    >70%
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    (860)822-6279
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Fork Union Military Academy
    Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
    All-Boys  (Baptist)
    (6)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    (800)462-3862
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Interlochen Arts Academy
    Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    4000 M 137 Hwy
    Interlochen, MI 49643
    (231)276-7472
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    The Kiski School
    The Kiski School Photo - Kiski's Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) class.
    All-Boys 
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1888 Brett Lane
    Saltsburg, PA 15681
    (724)639-8035
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, PS-12, day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries. The School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and programs that expand a student's consciousness. Students start and end each day with yoga and meditation.
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, cadets participate in a variety of different sports. Sports provides cadets the opportunity to develop an understanding of competition and teamwork that they can use throughout their lives. The sports offered depend on the competition season but a sample of our sports include football, Raiders, competitive shooting and rifle, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, baseball, and more!
    (5)
    >70%

    Grades: 5-12, PG
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540)459-2167
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Miss Hall's School
    Miss Hall's School Photo - A talented, supportive community of learners awaits you at MHS. Our faculty are dedicated mentors who are passionate about their subjects and creative in their teaching, unafraid to ditch the textbook in favor of collaborative, project-based learning.
    All-Girls 
    (3)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    492 Holmes Road
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    (413)499-1300
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    New Mexico Military Institute
    New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
    (7)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 West College Blvd
    Roswell, NM 88201
    (800)421-5376
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    North Cedar Academy
    North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
    (3)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Port Arthur Road
    Ladysmith, WI 54848
    (715)532-0201
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Olney Friends School
    Olney Friends School Photo - Each Wednesday, students take part in a dedicated three-hour art block with advanced art electives offered throughout the week. Recently, Olney has offered Murals, Digital Video, Impressionistic Art, Scaling and Scenery, Theater, Guitar, Native Art, Woodworking and Box Making courses.
    (Society of Friends)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12
    61830 Sandy Ridge Road
    Barnesville, OH 43713
    (740)425-3655
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo - Founded in 1903, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is nestled on 1,400 acres in the Appalachian Mountains, just two hours from Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC.
    (Presbyterian)
    (1)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    339 Nacoochee Drive
    Rabun Gap, GA 30568
    (706)746-7720
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    St. Andrew's Academy
    St. Andrew's Academy Photo
    (Anglican)
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    PO Box 3050, 198 Main St.
    Chester/Lake Almanor, CA 96020
    (530)596-3343
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    St. Bernard Preparatory School
    St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Academic achievement is high on the list of St. Bernard Prep priorities, with students consistently ranking above national and state averages in ACT and National Merit Exams.
    (Catholic)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12
    1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
    Cullman, AL 35055
    (256)255-5890
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    St. Margaret's School
    St. Margaret's School Photo - WE BELIEVE YOU BELONG HERE. * 10 acre historic waterfront campus * 42 acre athletic complex * Within 2 hours of Washington, DC, Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (6)
    >70%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    (804)443-3357
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Springfield Commonwealth Academy
    Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo
    >70%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    1 Ames Hill Drive
    Springfield, MA 01105
    (413)237-4427
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Steward Outdoor School
    Steward Outdoor School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 740 acre campus located in coastal Connecticut.
    (Episcopal)
    >70%

    Grades: 6-9
    253 Bushy Hill Road
    Ivoryton, CT 06442
    (860)767-0848
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Tallulah Falls School
    Tallulah Falls School Photo - So much of a student's success in school can be related to their peers. Our students come from all walks of life with the common goal of reaching their highest potential personally and academically. As a community, they encourage each other to greater success.
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
    201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
    Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
    (706)754-0400
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    THINK Global School
    THINK Global School Photo - As a student at THINK Global School, you'll learn about many different cultures. During your term in Peru, you might receive blessings from a Q'ero shaman, like Jonah did here.
    >70%

    Grades: 10-12
    1460 Broadway Street #7032
    New York, NY 10036
    (646)504-6924
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Valley Forge Military Academy
    Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12
    1001 Eagle Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (610)989-1200
  • 1.-20.Rank: #1-20
    Wisconsin Lutheran High School
    Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's 2018 graduates averaged more than $38,000 per student in scholarships to some of the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Martin Luther College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    (Christian)
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    (414)453-4567
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Our Humanities Center is one of two academic buildings on campus, and the hub for our academic administration, Focused Academic Coaching, Academic Support, and the Marcella/Sands Lecture Hall.
    All-Boys 
    60%-70%
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    (207)647-3322
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Darrow School
    Darrow School Photo - The athletic program emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and the development of specific skills. All students participate in each of the three seasons. Interscholastic teams compete in soccer, cross-country, basketball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee.
    (4)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    110 Darrow Road
    New Lebanon, NY 12125
    (518)704-2765
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo - Field House and Indoor Track
    (9)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    339 Paris Road PO Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    (207)966-5225
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
    Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Photo - Hilcrest Academy's main classroom building is a traditional boarding school. Boasting near 100 years of serving families with college preparatory education, Hillcrest's outlook is bright for the future with increasing enrollment year-over-year for the past 5 years.
    (Christian)
    (2)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 10-12 | 5-12 (day)
    610 Hillcrest Dr.
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (218)739-3371
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Idyllwild Arts Academy
    Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - InterArts and Fashion Design offers students the chance to explore and combined multiple art forms or to focus in Fashion Design. Students present their work in two fully choreographed Fashion Shows each year.
    (17)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    52500 Temecula Road
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951)468-7223
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Marianapolis Preparatory School
    Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo - St. Albert's dormitory
    (Catholic)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    26 Chase Road
    Thompson, CT 06277
    (860)923-9245
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Missouri Military Academy
    Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573)581-1776
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    New York Military Academy
    New York Military Academy Photo
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 8-12
    78 Academy Avenue
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)534-3710
  • 21.-29.Rank: #21-29
    Scattergood Friends School
    Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood Friends School offers engaging academics in a holistic learning environment. Offering students an inclusive community with opportunities to learn outdoors, go on adventures and make decisions about their learning. Set on a working organic farm and restored prairie we're celebrating 125 years of college preparatory education with Quaker values for grades 9 - 12, boarding and day.
    (Quaker)
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    1951 Delta Avenue
    West Branch, IA 52358
    (319)519-1856
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, overlooking the Puget Sound.
    (4)
    50%-60%
    Grades: 9-12
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)284-8601
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
    Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
    (Christian)
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
    Hauula, HI 96717
    (808)670-1909
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    CATS Academy Boston
    CATS Academy Boston Photo
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    2001 Washington Street
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (857)400-9700
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203)439-7250
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Christchurch School
    Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
    (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - The STEM quad at Dunn, housing the math classrooms, tinker space, makers lab and more.
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (800)287-9197
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo - Beaver Brook Building - This building houses many of our academic classes as well as administrative offices, meeting spaces, art rooms, and our computer lab.
    All-Girls 
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-4200
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    George School
    George School Photo - Main Hall
    (Society of Friends)
    (9)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
    Newtown, PA 18940
    (215)579-6547
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Linden Hall School
    Linden Hall School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    212 East Main Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
    (717)626-8512
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    The Linsly School
    The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
    60 Knox Lane
    Wheeling, WV 26003
    (304)233-1436
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    The MacDuffie School
    The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
    50%-60%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    66 School Street
    Granby, MA 01033
    (413)255-0000
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
    (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1000 Green St.
    Atchison, KS 66002
    (913)367-5482
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy Photo
    (20)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    100 Academy Drive
    Mercersburg, PA 17236
    (717)328-6173
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Midland School
    Midland School Photo - Marine Biology class exploring tide pools on the Gaviota coast.
    (4)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805)688-5114
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Northwood School
    Northwood School Photo - Northwood School is set on an 88 acre campus, walking distance from the village of Lake Placid, NY and based in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    92 Northwood Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-3382
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory National Honor Society
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    (248)683-0517
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the House Cup Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    290 Quintard Rd.
    Sewanee, TN 37375
    (931)598-5651
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 689-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
    (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-9330
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Saint Stanislaus High School
    Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    (228)467-9057
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 250 consists of day students and boarding students from 20 states and 17 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603)286-1733
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Find your home away from home on our stunning 230-acre campus. We're a buzzing community, with 8 dorms, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, a chapel, and an Arts Center with a theater and painting studios. Zip into New York City by train for cultural activities, or enjoy the great outdoors just minutes from campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845)855-4825
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Wayland Academy
    Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
    (4)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    (800)860-7725
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    The Webb School
    The Webb School Photo
    (10)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    319 Webb Road East
    Bell Buckle, TN 37020
    (931)389-6003
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo
    (8)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    (410)658-9279
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Westtown School
    Westtown School Photo - Main building
    (Society of Friends)
    (44)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    975 Westtown Rd
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610)399-7900
  • 30.-56.Rank: #30-56
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Wyoming Seminary's athletic success stretches across all three seasons of competition. The Blue Knights field hockey team won their seventh state championship in 2018, while the wrestling team is ranked No. 2 in the country. Sem offers 22 varsity sports, including rowing and girls wrestling.
    (United Methodist)
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 North Sprague Ave.
    Kingston, PA 18704
    (570)270-2160
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Avon Old Farms School
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing young men for higher education.
    All-Boys 
    (6)
    40%-50%
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    (800)464-2866
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Baylor School
    Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690-acres along the Tennessee River.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    171 Baylor School Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
    (423)267-5902
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    The Bement School
    The Bement School Photo
    40%-50%

    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day)
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-4209
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Bishop's College School
    Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    (819)566-0238
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434)985-2811
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Brandon Hall School
    Brandon Hall School Photo - Our Global Youth Leaders travel to Bermuda for service learning and to study ocean science, culture, and more.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770)394-8177
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
    (Christian)
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    (903)894-5000
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
    All-Girls 
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    The Calverton School
    The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    300 Calverton School Rd
    Huntingtown, MD 20639
    (410)535-0216
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Our traditions are a vital force: They bridge the generations, bond students, and help us continually build our community. Best of all, they're a lot of fun (and they help make Chatham Hall the unique place it is).
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 160 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    500 Holden Way
    Carbondale, CO 81623
    (970)963-2562
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Darlington School
    Darlington School Photo - Darlington's vibrant fine arts program features a multitude of offerings in drama and musical theater, visual arts, choral music, instrumental music, and communication arts.
    (11)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
    Rome, GA 30161
    (706)235-6051
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Delphian School
    Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
    (17)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 5-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    20950 SW Rock Creek Road
    Sheridan, OR 97378
    (503)843-3521
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    (518)833-1320
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - GSD, Round Square, International interims, 24% international from 15 countries and 21 states.
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Fryeburg Academy
    Fryeburg Academy Photo
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    745 Main Street
    Fryeburg, ME 04037
    (207)935-2013
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Garrison Forest School
    Garrison Forest School Photo - G. Peter O'Neill Middle School
    All-Girls 
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    300 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410)559-3111
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (6)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    (814)684-3000
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (19)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-7510
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Photo - The HPA football team plays schools on island and across the state.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Hill School
    Hill School Photo - Small classes give faculty and students the opportunity to engage in classroom discussions.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    (610)326-1000
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 1879
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603)536-1747
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Hyde School - Bath, ME
    Hyde School - Bath, ME Photo - Campus life at Hyde is all about being an active and engaged member of the community. An emphasis on charactercourage, integrity, leadership, curiosity, and concern-provides the cornerstone for learning-in the classrooms, dormitories, the arts, and on the athletic fields.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    616 High Street
    Bath, ME 04530
    (207)443-7101
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Kents Hill School
    Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
    Kents Hill, ME 04349
    (207)685-1606
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    64 Main Street
    Meriden, NH 03770
    (603)469-2100
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - McCallie's academic programs go beyond merely mastering the necessary material. They excel at teaching students to think. McCallie does not teach courses or subjects; McCallie teaches boys.
    All-Boys 
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800)234-2163
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Miller School of Albemarle
    Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Samuel Miller Loop
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    (434)823-4805
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    (402)238-1457
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603)677-3401
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo - Oakwood's Graduation Tree
    (Quaker)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    (845)462-4200
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Ojai Valley School
    Ojai Valley School Photo - The fine & performing arts curriculum at OVS includes drawing, advanced studio arts, music theory & composition, voice, ceramics, photography, graphic design, music history, film, and 3 AP art courses. Students have the opportunity to explore costume and set design. They can also participate in electives such as dance and chorus. OVS produces several productions each year.
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 3-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    723 El Paseo Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-1423
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - Our community has a wonderful reopening experience under our belts, and we are looking forward to the months ahead! Oldfields is operating on campus and in person for the 2020-2021 school year.
    All-Girls 
    (12)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Three-hundred naturally-beautiful acres in the naturally socially distanced high Sonoran desert of the Southwest. The historic Orme School is an inspiring college preparatory education and life experience.
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Peddie School
    Peddie School Photo - The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Science Center
    (13)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 South Main Street
    Hightstown, NJ 08520
    (609)944-7501
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    (215)679-9511
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - We are live and in person!
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610)644-1754
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Phillips Academy Andover
    Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
    (16)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    180 Main Street
    Andover, MA 01810
    (978)749-4050
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Phillips Exeter Academy
    (29)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    20 Main Street
    Exeter, NH 03833
    (603)777-3437
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Pomfret School
    Pomfret School Photo
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)963-6120
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Portsmouth Abbey School
    Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    285 Cory's Lane
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401)643-1248
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    The Putney School
    The Putney School Photo
    (14)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    418 Houghton Brook Road
    Putney, VT 05346
    (802)387-6219
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy cadet officers stand at attention during a parade on Maginnis Field.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    (800)462-2338
  • 57.-119.Rank: #57-119
    Ross School
    Ross School Photo
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    18 Goodfriend Drive
    East Hampton, NY 11937
    (631)907-5400
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