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  • Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the most AP/advanced courses offered (2018-19).
  • 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.

Most AP/Advanced Courses Offered (2018-19)

Among Schools with < 200 Students (out of 64 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School # AP Courses Grades Location
  • 1.-4.
    Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School
    Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo - Students at Bishop Montgomery High School have access to an array of advanced-level courses, extracurriculars and athletics - all located just one mile away from the Pacific Ocean.
    (Catholic)
    >25
    Grades: 9-12
    5430 Torrance Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90503
  • 1.-4.
    Michigan Lutheran High School
    Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School has provided quality Christian secondary education to southwestern Michigan and northwestern Indiana for over 40 years while serving domestic and international boarding students since 2014.
    (Christian)
    >25

    Grades: 9-12
    615 East Marquette Woods Road
    St. Joseph, MI 49085
    (269)429-7861
  • 1.-4.
    North Cedar Academy
    North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
    (1)
    >25

    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Port Arthur Road
    Ladysmith, WI 54848
    (715)532-0201
  • 1.-4.
    Verde Valley School
    Verde Valley School Photo - World class rock climbing and hundreds of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near our campus keep our afternoon activities program varied and exciting.
    (12)
    >25

    Grades: 9-12
    3511 Verde Valley School Road
    Sedona, AZ 86351
    (928)284-2272
  • 5.-6.
    American Hebrew Academy
    American Hebrew Academy Photo - The International Jewish College Prep Boarding School
    (Jewish)
    (6)
    20-22
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    4334 Hobbs Road
    Greensboro, NC 27410
    (336)217-7070
  • 5.-6.
    The White Mountain School
    The White Mountain School Photo - Students learn that economy, ecology, social equity and personal well-being are integral parts of global sustainability. The Sustainability Studies program helps students build an understanding of these interrelated parts by offering an array of courses as well as opportunities beyond the classroom walls.
    (Episcopal)
    (5)
    20-22

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    371 West Farm Road
    Bethlehem, NH 03574
    (603)444-2928
  • 7.
    Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall is known for our STEAM offerings-including the award winning FTC Robotics team- The Tutu Turtles!
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    18-20
    Grades: 9-12
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
  • 8.-12.
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - SEM student-athletes have opportunities in winter to join teams in fencing, bowling and basketball. In spring we have tennis, lacrosse, sailing and crew. In the fall we offer crew, field hockey, soccer, sailing, swimming, cross country, and golf.
    All-Girls 
    16-18
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
  • 8.-12.
    Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Sophomore Class Trip - Whitewater Rafting
    All-Girls 
    (7)
    16-18

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    P.O. Box 5555
    Middleburg, VA 20118
    (540)687-4340
  • 8.-12.
    Hoosac School
    Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac prides itself on diversity in all aspects of school life. This year 9 different countries and 11 different states are represented in our student body. As well as a diverse American cultures.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    16-18

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 9
    Hoosick, NY 12089
    (518)686-7331
  • 8.-12.
    Pillsbury College Prep
    Pillsbury College Prep Photo
    16-18

    Grades: 6-12
    315 South Grove Avenue
    Owatonna, MN 55060
    (507)214-2200
  • 8.-12.
    Squaw Valley Academy
    Squaw Valley Academy Photo - Students reside in one of three dormitories on campus. The new dormitory uses south-facing solar panels to take full advantage of the average 300 days of sunshine to reduce our environmental footprint.
    16-18

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    235 Squaw Valley Road | P.O. Box 2667
    Olympic Valley, CA 96146
    (530)583-9393
  • 13.-20.
    Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.
    All-Boys 
    14-16
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    (207)647-3322
  • 13.-20.
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (2)
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    (781)314-0806
  • 13.-20.
    The Knox School
    The Knox School Photo - As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that are infused with artistic and athletic pursuits.
    14-16

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    541 Long Beach Road
    Saint James, NY 11780
    (631)686-1600
  • 13.-20.
    La Lumiere School
    La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus. Mission: At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
    (Catholic)
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    6801 N. Wilhelm Road
    La Porte, IN 46350
    (219)326-7450
  • 13.-20.
    The Marvelwood School
    The Marvelwood School Photo - One on one attention is guaranteed.
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    476 Skiff Mountain Road
    Kent, CT 06757
    (860)927-0047
  • 13.-20.
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - ... along with Studio Art, Film Appreciation, Year Book and Music.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    14-16

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610)644-1754
  • 13.-20.
    Thomas Jefferson School
    Thomas Jefferson School Photo - Congrats to our class of 2018! Next stops: Missouri University of Science and Technology | American University | Smith College (x2) | Knox College | Washington University in St. Louis (x2) | University of Aberdeen | St. Louis College of Pharmacy | Johns Hopkins University
    (2)
    14-16

    Grades: 7-12
    4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    Saint Louis, MO 63127
    (314)843-4151
  • 13.-20.
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo
    (8)
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    (410)658-9279
  • 21.-28.
    American University Preparatory School
    American University Preparatory School Photo - AUP prepares students to be proficient in technological skills needed for the 21st century by requiring them to take Digital Media Arts and Computer Science courses. Our academic curriculum promotes digital fluency in and out of the classroom. Students build a digital portfolio with 2D/3D projects, video productions, computer generated animation artworks, and website/software designs.
    12-14
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    345 South Figueroa Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    (213)400-4585
  • 21.-28.
    Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Students enjoy swimming and aquatics fitness in a new Aquatics Center part of many team sports and fitness offerings including basketball, soccer, golf, volleyball, cross country, yoga, surfing, and more.
    (1)
    12-14

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-4343
  • 21.-28.
    Canadian College Italy
    Canadian College Italy Photo - School led field trips enhance the learning experience.
    12-14

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    via Cavour 13
    Lanciano (CH), Italy 66034
    9057097401
  • 21.-28.
    Dublin School
    Dublin School Photo - The joy of scoring a first goal! We support each other. We work together. We celebrate each other. Sometimes, we even struggle together. Through our struggles and accomplishments, our athletic teams build lasting friendships.
    12-14

    Grades: 9-12
    18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
    Dublin, NH 03444
    (603)563-7075
  • 21.-28.
    New York Military Academy
    New York Military Academy Photo
    (1)
    12-14

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    78 Academy Avenue
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)534-3710
  • 21.-28.
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields' campus is 130 acres located in Maryland's scenic horse country, and is close to cultural centers including Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City and only 30 minutes from the international airport, BWI.
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    12-14

    Grades: 8-12
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
  • 21.-28.
    The Storm King School
    The Storm King School Photo - Newtonian telescope on campus of the Storm King School. Students regularly attend some of the best science programs at universities throughout the world.
    12-14

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    314 Mountain Road
    Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)458-7542
  • 21.-28.
    Subiaco Academy
    Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Abbey and Academy
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (1)
    12-14

    Grades: 7-12
    405 North Subiaco Avenue
    Subiaco, AR 72865
    (479)934-1034
  • 29.-39.
    A+ World Academy
    A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
    (3)
    10-12
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    International (Swiss and Norwegian Headquarters).
    Bern & Kristiansand, Switzerland 3007
    0034637122488
  • 29.-39.
    Brandon Hall School
    Brandon Hall School Photo
    10-12

    Grades: 6-12
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770)394-8177
  • 29.-39.
    Ecole d'Humanité
    Ecole d'Humanité Photo
    10-12

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    Dorfstrasse
    6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
    14019968682
  • 29.-39.
    Excelsior School
    Excelsior School Photo
    10-12

    Grades: 9-12
    1539 E. Howard St.
    Pasadena, CA 91104
    (626)398-2388
  • 29.-39.
    Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    10-12

    Grades: 7-12
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (800)946-7773
  • 29.-39.
    Houghton Academy
    Houghton Academy Photo - Students come to understand how deeply teachers care about each person in the school community.
    10-12

    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    9790 Thayer Street
    Houghton, NY 14744
    (585)567-8115
  • 29.-39.
    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.
    10-12

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Samuel Miller Loop
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    (434)823-4805
  • 29.-39.
    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)
    10-12

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    92 Northwood Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-3382
  • 29.-39.
    The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Life at Orme provides positive and healthy choices within a framework and philosophy proven successful since 1929.
    (2)
    10-12

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
  • 29.-39.
    Springdale Preparatory School
    Springdale Preparatory School Photo - "Old Main" (built 1849)
    10-12

    Grades: 5-12, PG
    500 Main Street
    New Windsor, MD 21776
    (855)405-8600
  • 29.-39.
    The Woodhall School
    The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall School is located in rural Bethlehem, CT on approximately twenty-five acres of woodlands and trails for hiking and biking. The campus is designed to enhance The Woodhall School`s individual approach. The academic and residential areas are architecturally conceived as a small village.
    All-Boys 
    10-12

    Grades: 9-12
    58 Harrison Lane
    Bethlehem, CT 06751
    (203)266-7788
  • 40.-55.
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - We offer a number of competitive sports including football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, wrestling, baseball, indoor soccer and more. Theater, art and music are also offered as a "sport" in the afternoons.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    5-10
    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434)985-2811
  • 40.-55.
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 165 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.
    (4)
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12
    500 Holden Way
    Carbondale, CO 81623
    (970)963-2562
  • 40.-55.
    Florida Prep
    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.
    (1)
    5-10

    Grades: 5-12
    1950 S. Academy Dr
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    (321)723-3211
  • 40.-55.
    Hyde School - Bath, ME
    Hyde School - Bath, ME Photo - Hyde's academic program builds skills and develops confidence. Hyde partners with local universities to also offer students courses for college credit taken both on the Hyde campus or on the University campus. 100% percent of Hyde students are accepted to college.
    (3)
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    616 High Street
    Bath, ME 04530
    (207)443-7101
  • 40.-55.
    J. Addison School
    J. Addison School Photo - J. Addison Boarding Life: recreational activities and weekend trips are regularly organized to ensure an enriching experience for our students.
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    2 Valleywood Drive
    Markham, Canada L3R8H3
    (905)477-4999
  • 40.-55.
    Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps falls under the United States Army Cadet Command. MMA is designated as a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction and may nominate qualified candidates to the U.S. Service Academies. We are proud of our JROTC program, which ranks as one of the top 8 academic programs in the nation out of 1,600 programs.
    (5)
    5-10

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540)459-2167
  • 40.-55.
    North Central Texas Academy
    North Central Texas Academy Photo - The Academy Complex features over 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. The campus also includes gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pool, baseball and football fields, fine arts building, recording studio, wood shop, a student activities building, and much more.
    5-10

    Grades: K-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    3846 N. Hwy. 144
    Granbury, TX 76048
    (254)897-4822
  • 40.-55.
    Oak Grove School
    Oak Grove School Photo - Performing arts are a big part of campus life at Oak Grove School, with community-wide High School Showcases, and many opportunities to perform outside of the school.
    (1)
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    220 West Lomita
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-8236
  • 40.-55.
    Oak Hill Academy
    (Baptist)
    5-10

    Grades: 8-12
    2635 Oak Hill Road
    Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
    (276)579-2619
  • 40.-55.
    Oakdale Christian Academy
    Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Enjoying the mountains of eastern Kentucky
    (Christian)
    (5)
    5-10

    Grades: 7-12
    5801 Beattyville Rd.
    Jackson, KY 41339
    (606)666-5422
  • 40.-55.
    Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo - Art with Friends
    (Quaker)
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    (845)462-4200
  • 40.-55.
    St. Andrew's Academy
    St. Andrew's Academy Photo - Students and intern in Trafalgar Square
    (Anglican)
    (1)
    5-10

    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    PO Box 3050, 198 Main St.
    Chester/Lake Almanor, CA 96020
    (530)596-3343
  • 40.-55.
    St. Margaret's School
    St. Margaret's School Photo - BECOME A LIFE-LONG LEARNER. * Small classes, individual attention, and readiness-based curriculum * Honors and Advanced Placement Classes * Independent study * Dual enrollment college courses * ESL * Wheat Center provides enrichment opportunities for girls at all levels.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (4)
    5-10

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    (804)443-3357
  • 40.-55.
    Sunshine Bible Academy
    Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - SBA equips its students for success in all areas of life by preparing them academically, spiritually, and emotionally to lead a God honoring life wherever their path may lead.
    5-10

    Grades: 7-12 | K-12 (day)
    400 Sunshine Drive
    Miller, SD 57362
    (605)853-3071
  • 40.-55.
    testing123
    testing123 Photo - testing this functionality
    All-Boys  (Jewish)
    (3)
    5-10

    Grades: 1-7 | 1-10 (day)
    555 Alton Dr.
    test, Canada 11111
    (785)687-5765
  • 40.-55.
    THINK Global School
    THINK Global School Photo - Love sports? We find soccer fields in each country we visit, and it's just one of the many sports our students love to play. We also engage in physical activities popular in the countries we visit. Think yoga in India or kung fu in China.
    5-10

    Grades: 10-12
    1460 Broadway Street #7032
    New York, NY 10036
    (646)504-6924
  • 56.-64.
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - March for Life Rally in Washington DC
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    <5
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    (860)822-6279
  • 56.-64.
    Howe Military Academy
    Howe Military Academy Photo - Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.
    (Christian)
    (6)
    <5

    Grades: 7-12
    5755 North State Road 9/P.O. Box 240
    Howe, IN 46746
    (888)462-4693
  • 56.-64.
    Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Project-based learning allows our students to follow their passion and succeed. Learn more about our cool projects: https://maharishischool.org/programs/project-based-learning/
    (2)
    <5

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
  • 56.-64.
    Notre Dame International High School
    Notre Dame International High School Photo - Dorm accommodation is offered on a 5-day or 7-day basis, with full board on weekdays, half board on weekends (excluding school holidays). Students choosing this accommodation enjoy community life and common activities. The building offers double rooms, with shared bathrooms. Boarders can use a computer room as well as a TV and leisure room (TV, piano etc.). Laundry service included.
    <5

    Grades: 9-12
    106, Grande-Rue
    Verneuil-sur-Seine, France 78480
    0033970407922
  • 56.-64.
    St. Thomas More School
    St. Thomas More School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    <5

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    45 Cottage Road
    Oakdale, CT 06370
    (860)823-3861
  • 56.-64.
    Southwestern Academy
    Southwestern Academy Photo - A unique learning environment
    <5

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    2800 Monterey Road
    San Marino, CA 91108
  • 56.-64.
    Spring Street International School
    Spring Street International School Photo
    (1)
    <5

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    505 Spring Street
    Friday Harbor, WA 98250
    (360)378-6393
  • 56.-64.
    Steamboat Mountain School
    Steamboat Mountain School Photo
    (5)
    <5

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    42605 RCR 36
    Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
    (970)879-1350
  • 56.-64.
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Creative pursuits are known to strengthen intellectual achievement. When many schools require just two arts credits for four years of high school, we require two per year (and most students take three).
    All-Girls 
    (15)
    <5

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    574 Bernardston Road
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    (413)774-2711

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