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Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the least expensive tuition (2020).
Another factor to consider when evaluating the affordability of a school is the the average size of financial aid grants that a school provides.
Schools with higher tuition costs may actually turn out to be less expensive depending on how much aid a school can offer (which is also dependent on your family's financial circumstances and eligibility to receive aid).

Lustre Christian High School Photo - Lustre Christian High School is located in Lustre, MT.

Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - The Timothy Seaman Memorial Chapel is home to weekly chapel services as well as hosting special events and speakers throughout the year.

Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE

Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Exceptional Lakeside campus

Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.

Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Strength of Brotherhood: Southern Prep provides young men with a unique opportunity to benefit from an environment that fosters the development of these bonds: where cadets share a common goal of not only becoming leaders but also becoming part of a team.

Steward Outdoor School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 740 acre campus located in coastal Connecticut.

Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Abbey and Academy

Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, our holistic approach to education guides students to excel academically and grow as well-rounded adults. Our co-ed, college prep program focuses on character development, leadership, and service to help your student realize success. We believe in experiential learning promoting a STEM program, 100% college acceptances and 100% participation in athletics. Your child's success can begin today.

Academy of the Holy Family Photo - April 2019 Retreat

Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.

St. Andrew's Academy Photo - Students putting on their serious faces

Houghton Academy Photo - Classrooms, offices, auditorium, gymnasium, and cafeteria are all located in the primary school building.

Florida Prep Photo - Florida Prep accepts boarding & day students in grades 6-12.The school teaches an innovative 21st Century Skills and Values program and offers students, 15 and over, the opportunity to train for a Private Pilots License through its Flight School.

Olney Friends School Photo - The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.

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	Student Test Scores Highest average SAT scores
	Student Test Scores Highest average SSAT score
	Affordability Least expensive tuition

	Affordability Highest percentage of students on financial aid

	Student Attention Smallest average class sizes
	Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio
	Faculty Education Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
	Boarding Focus Highest percentage of boarding students
	Diversity Highest percentage of international students
	Diversity Highest percentage of students of color

	Community Size Largest student body (number of students)

	Community Size Smallest student body (number of students)
	School Resources Largest endowments
	School Resources Highest endowment per student
	Offering Breadth Most sports offered
	Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
	Offering Breadth Most AP/advanced courses offered
	School History Oldest founding date

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