Most AP/Advanced Courses Offered

The average number of AP/advanced courses offered across the 71 ranked boarding schools with 200-400 students is 20 (2026-27).
Among boarding schools with 200-400 students, the one with the most AP/advanced courses offered is Cate School, with 46.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Schools with 200-400 Students Ranked: 71
  • Top 20 Range (# AP Courses): 22–67
  • Schools with 200-400 Students Avg.: 20
  • National Avg.: 22

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Schools with 200-400 Students Ranked: 71
  • Top 20 Range (# AP Courses): 22–67
  • Schools with 200-400 Students Avg.: 20
  • National Avg.: 22

National Average Number of AP Courses Offered (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +7.4% (+1.5 since 2016)

Show school map — National (# AP Courses range: 1–67, avg 20)
# AP Courses Range: 1 67 Avg. # AP Courses: 20

Most AP/Advanced Courses Offered (2026-27)

Among Schools with 200-400 Students (out of 71 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
#1(T1–T17)Cate School
Gr: 9-12
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
(20)
Christ School Photo
#1(T1–T17)Christ School
Gr: 8-12
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.
Gr: 9-12
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
(2)
The Ethel Walker School Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
The Frederick Gunn School Photo - The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year located in Washington, Connecticut.
Gr: 9-12, PG
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Kimball Union Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
(6)
The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
Gr: 6-12, PG
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
(1)
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
Catholic
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT
(860) 923-9565
(1)
Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
Ojai Valley School Photo - OVS offers an exceptional college-prep program. Recent college acceptances for our students include Stanford, Columbia, Northeastern, NYU, Boston College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Pitzer College, Smith College, Vassar College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and many more.
#1(T1–T17)Ojai Valley School
Gr: 3-12 | PK-12 (day)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1423
(2)
Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
#1(T1–T17)Perkiomen School
Gr: 6-12, PG
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
(5)
Pomfret School Photo
#1(T1–T17)Pomfret School
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 963-6120
(10)
St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - St. Andrew's seminar style discussions, which include faculty and students seated at a central round table, are heard throughout English, history and language classes.
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
(13)
Saint Mary's School Photo - At Saint Mary's School, girls take center stage. We know girls and we know the all-girl learning environment at Saint Mary's School inspires girls to step outside their comfort zone, engage their minds, amplify their voices, and discover who they are and who they want to become!
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(1)
Santa Catalina School Photo - Come visit our beautiful campus in Monterey, California! Call the admission office at 831.655.9356 or email admission@santacatalina.org to schedule your visit.
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9356
(1)
The Webb Schools Photo - Imagine learning from expert teachers, exploring paleontology in the Alf Museum, and heading to LA for concerts, sports, or museums-all while living near beaches, mountains, and desert. For more than 100 years, Webb has prepared and placed students at the nation's top colleges.
#1(T1–T17)The Webb Schools
Gr: 9-12
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
(29)
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.
#18(T18–T24)Christchurch School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
(1)
Cushing Academy Photo - Cushing Academy is located on a 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts
#18(T18–T24)Cushing Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
(3)
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School is a coed independent college preparatory school offering boarding and day programs for students grades 9-12. FVS was established in 1930 and is located on an 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, Colo., approximately 70 miles (115 km) south of Denver. Colorado's mountain ski resorts are two hours to the west.
Gr: 9-12 | 8-12 (day)
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
(5)
Grier School Photo
#18(T18–T24)Grier School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(6)
Miss Hall's School Photo
#18(T18–T24)Miss Hall's School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
(6)
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
(11)
The Winchendon School Photo
#18(T18–T24)The Winchendon School
Gr: 9-12, PG
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
(2)
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
#25(T25–T33)Asheville School
Gr: 9-12
Non-denom. / Christian
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
(4)
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
#25(T25–T33)Brooks School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
(10)
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.
#25(T25–T33)Canterbury School
Gr: 9-12, PG
Catholic
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3832
(1)
Emma Willard School Photo
#25(T25–T33)Emma Willard School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
(9)
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.
#25(T25–T33)Holderness School
Gr: 9-12, PG
Episcopal
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
(9)
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
(5)
Saint James School Photo - Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for students in grades 8-12 located in Hagerstown, Maryland.
#25(T25–T33)Saint James School
Gr: 8-12
Episcopal
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
TASIS England Photo - TASIS England's beautiful 46-acre campus near London and Heathrow airport is well positioned for access to travel and the cultural riches of this vibrant capital.
#25(T25–T33)TASIS England
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, United Kingdom TW20 8TE
441932565252
The Webb School Photo
#25(T25–T33)The Webb School
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(10)
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - Hands-on learning encourages our students to make their own discoveries. Calculate velocity in the real world by measuring the speed of a baseball!
#34(T34–T40)EF Academy Pasadena
Gr: 9-12
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
The International School of Minnesota (ISM) Photo - Aerial overview of ISM Campus! We have a 55-acre campus with a new boarding hall with space for 32 students.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
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.
#34(T34–T40)Kents Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(1)
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.
Gr: 8-12, PG
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Proctor Academy Photo - Students discover their sense of belonging on Proctor's beautiful New Hampshire campus, where our close-knit community helps each individual understand who they are and who they can become.
#34(T34–T40)Proctor Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
(12)
Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
#41(T41–T45)Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
(8)
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
#41(T41–T45)Hoosac School
Gr: 8-12, PG
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12, PG
United Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
Salisbury School Photo
#41(T41–T45)Salisbury School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
(2)
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
Gr: 9-12
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
#46(T46–T55)Brewster Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
#46(T46–T55)CATS Academy Boston
Gr: 8-12, PG
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
Riverside Military Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
Ross School Photo
#46(T46–T55)Ross School
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
Gr: 7-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
#46(T46–T55)San Marcos Academy
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Stanstead College Photo
#46(T46–T55)Stanstead College
Gr: 7-12, PG
450 Dufferein
Stanstead, Canada 05830
(819) 876-2223
(2)
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 220 consists of day students and boarding students from 19 states and 16 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.
#46(T46–T55)Tilton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
(1)
Dunn School Photo - In 2020 the new Leadership Center was completed. Overlooking the open space known as Munger Common, the center provides state of the art meeting rooms and learning facilities, is home to the student-run Earwig Cafe, and hosts our college counseling team. Students can be found gathering both indoors and outside the center for conversation and relaxation.
#56(T56–T58)Dunn School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 686-0650
The Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.
#56(T56–T58)The Kiski School
Gr: 9-12, PG
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
#56(T56–T58)Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
#59(T59–T65)Bronte College
Gr: 9-12
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(6)
Gould Academy Photo - Gould offers amazing outdoor opportunities in the Mountains of Western Maine and at Sunday River, but at it's core Gould is a traditional New England Boarding School with remarkable faculty mentors.
#59(T59–T65)Gould Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Photo - Hillcrest started in 1916 out of the Bible school movement in America at the turn of the century. For the past 100 years Hillcrest has served families from nearly every continent and throughout the United States with a comprehensive boarding school program that disciples students and equips them for their next stages in life.
Gr: 10-12 | PK-12 (day)
Christian
610 Hillcrest Dr.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
(5)
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
#59(T59–T65)The Madeira School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
(2)
Rectory School Photo - Being a member of a large, close-knit community lends itself to increased leadership skills, empathy, and understanding of one's self and those around them.
#59(T59–T65)Rectory School
Gr: 5-9 | K-9 (day)
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(2)
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
New Hampton School Photo - Beautiful, 340-acre campus
#66(T66–T68)New Hampton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
(8)
Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
#66(T66–T68)Saint Bede Academy
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
SPIRE Academy Photo - 800,000 sq. ft of indoor training and competition facilities. Indoor Olympic Certified Track, Olympic Pool and more.
#66(T66–T68)SPIRE Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
#69(T69–T71)Albert College
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
(14)
Indian Mountain School Photo - Aerial View of IMS Upper Campus
Gr: 6-9 | PK-9 (day)
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
#69(T69–T71)Pickering College
Gr: 9-12
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
(4)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which boarding schools with 200-400 students have the most AP/advanced courses offered?
The boarding schools with 200-400 students with the most AP/advanced courses offered are Cate School, Christ School and EF Academy New York.
How many boarding schools with 200-400 students are ranked for the most AP/advanced courses offered?
71 boarding schools with 200-400 students are ranked for the most AP/advanced courses offered.

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For several reasons (listed below), these comparisons are intended only as informal reference points for evaluating the amount of advanced courses available at each school.
Schools may prefer to offer their own high level classes in place of the AP curriculum (i.e., schools may find that some subjects are better taught with their own curriculum).
Read more about why some prep schools choose not to offer AP classes.
These advanced courses are counted the same as an AP designated course.
Availability of AP or advanced courses may change depending on student interest in given year - alternatively, many schools allow students to prepare for an AP without offering the course through self-designed independent study.
As a result, small statistical differences between schools are generally not meaningful in determining whether a school offers more opportunities for advanced study.

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