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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 63 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School # AP Courses Grades Location
  • 1.-3.
    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.-3.
    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.-3.
    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
  • 4.-6.
    Hargrave Military Academy
    Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
    All-Boys  (Baptist)
    (3)
    22-24
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    200 Military Drive
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (800)432-2480
  • 4.-6.
    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)
    22-24

    Grades: 9-12
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    (800)860-7725
  • 4.-6.
    Westover School
    Westover School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (12)
    22-24

    Grades: 9-12
    1237 Whittemore Rd.
    Middlebury, CT 06762
    (203)577-4521
  • 7.
    The White Mountain School
    The White Mountain School Photo - All students complete an independent project through our LASR program. LASR stands for Leadership, Arts, Service, and Research. These general categories demonstrate the range of projects that students choose to undertake. This program is our way of saying that passion matters, and that we know each and every student has a spark that we want to help focus.
    (Episcopal)
    (5)
    20-22
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    371 West Farm Road
    Bethlehem, NH 03574
    (603)444-2928
  • 8.
    Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Whether you ve been riding your whole life or have always wanted to you can find a place in our program. The Chatham Hall campus is home to more than 30 horses, three teaching arenas, a permanent Hunter Trials course, and plenty of trails. We teach hunt seat the Modern Forward Riding System with an emphasis on horse and rider
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    18-20
    Grades: 9-12
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
  • 9.-13.
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our one-to-one tablet computer program gives each girl instant access to a wealth of information.
    All-Girls 
    16-18
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
  • 9.-13.
    Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
    All-Girls 
    (7)
    16-18

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    P.O. Box 5555
    Middleburg, VA 20118
    (540)687-4340
  • 9.-13.
    Hoosac School
    Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School rests on 350 rolling acres in the Northern Berkshires in New York. Hoosac believes that the individual student is the centerpiece of their education. We structure our academic programs to suit the strengths and passions of each student, helping them to reach their full potential.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    16-18

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 9
    Hoosick, NY 12089
    (518)686-7331
  • 9.-13.
    Pillsbury College Prep
    Pillsbury College Prep Photo
    16-18

    Grades: 6-12
    315 South Grove Avenue
    Owatonna, MN 55060
    (507)214-2200
  • 9.-13.
    Squaw Valley Academy
    Squaw Valley Academy Photo - Lake Tahoe is a premier world-renown resort destination year-round. The blue skies, clear water, dense forests, and deep snow make it a haven for for everyone - from outdoor enthusiasts to authors and explorers.
    16-18

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    235 Squaw Valley Road | P.O. Box 2667
    Olympic Valley, CA 96146
    (530)583-9393
  • 14.-22.
    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
  • 14.-22.
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (3)
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    (781)314-0806
  • 14.-22.
    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
  • 14.-22.
    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
  • 14.-22.
    The Marvelwood School
    The Marvelwood School Photo - The math curriculum offers AP and Honors level classes, as well as small-group tutoring
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    476 Skiff Mountain Road
    Kent, CT 06757
    (860)927-0047
  • 14.-22.
    The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Sustainability is not a catch phrase here at Orme. It is a commitment that is woven into your daily life, from Sustainability Classes to your meals.
    (2)
    14-16

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
  • 14.-22.
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - Founded in 1946, The Phelps School is dedicated to the personalized education for the boy who seeks success academically, personally and socially. Our first obligation is to create a caring, sensitive climate which emphasizes the positive in every situation.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    14-16

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610)644-1754
  • 14.-22.
    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
  • 14.-22.
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo
    (8)
    14-16

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    (410)658-9279
  • 23.-30.
    American University Preparatory School
    American University Preparatory School Photo - Los Angeles is one of the world's largest business and cultural centers. At AUP, students are challenged to become active citizens and reflect on their responsibility in the urban landscape.
    12-14
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    345 South Figueroa Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    (213)400-4585
  • 23.-30.
    Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Art class in our beautiful atelier. Visual arts courses include film, photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, printing, and more. Students benefit from field trips to local art galleries and museums in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
    (1)
    12-14

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-4343
  • 23.-30.
    Canadian College Italy
    Canadian College Italy Photo - The beautiful surrounding countryside around Lanciano offers excellent hiking opportunities.
    12-14

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    via Cavour 13
    Lanciano (CH), Italy 66034
    9057097401
  • 23.-30.
    Dublin School
    Dublin School Photo - Winners of Bronze at Nationals, none had ever rowed before Dublin. Dublin is a place where you can discover your passion and have the opportunity and support to achieve it.
    12-14

    Grades: 9-12
    18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
    Dublin, NH 03444
    (603)563-7075
  • 23.-30.
    New York Military Academy
    New York Military Academy Photo
    (1)
    12-14

    Grades: 8-12
    78 Academy Avenue
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)534-3710
  • 23.-30.
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - Our renowned equestrian program takes learning out of the classroom and into the barn.
    All-Girls 
    (11)
    12-14

    Grades: 8-12
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
  • 23.-30.
    The Storm King School
    The Storm King School Photo - The Storm King School embraces truth, respect, and responsibility.
    (1)
    12-14

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    314 Mountain Road
    Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)458-7542
  • 23.-30.
    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
  • 31.-39.
    A+ World Academy
    A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
    (7)
    10-12
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    International (on a Tall Ship)
    Bern, Switzerland 3007
    0034637122488
  • 31.-39.
    Brandon Hall School
    Brandon Hall School Photo
    10-12

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770)394-8177
  • 31.-39.
    Ecole d'Humanité
    Ecole d'Humanité Photo
    10-12

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    Dorfstrasse
    6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
    14019968682
  • 31.-39.
    Excelsior School
    Excelsior School Photo - School is located in a historical 17-acre park like campus complete with cafeteria, library, and dormitory facilities.
    10-12

    Grades: 9-12
    1539 E. Howard St.
    Pasadena, CA 91104
    (626)398-2388
  • 31.-39.
    Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    10-12

    Grades: 7-12
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (540)946-7700
  • 31.-39.
    Houghton Academy
    Houghton Academy Photo - Classrooms, offices, auditorium, gymnasium, and cafeteria are all located in the primary school building.
    10-12

    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    9790 Thayer Street
    Houghton, NY 14744
    (585)567-8115
  • 31.-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
  • 31.-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
  • 31.-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 - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
    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.
    (8)
    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 - Located in the quaint and historic shipbuilding city of Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River, the 145-acre Hyde-Bath School campus was founded in 1966. Year-round, students and faculty enjoy miles of wooded running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing trails that extend beyond the campus.
    (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 - The Addison Advantage: State of the art facilities, amenities & technology.
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    2 Valleywood Drive
    Markham, Canada L3R8H3
    (905)477-4999
  • 40.-55.
    Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Solar panels help power school as part of our Sustainable Living component. In addition, students participate in a full Seed to Plate program, with a 4100 square foot greenhouse for growing organic vegetables, an edible schoolyard with apple and pear trees and strawberries, and a full professional kitchen that can accommodate 30 students at a time in Culinary Arts Class.
    (2)
    5-10

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
  • 40.-55.
    Massanutten Military 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.
    (5)
    5-10

    Grades: 5-12, PG
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540)459-2167
  • 40.-55.
    North Central Texas Academy
    North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA music department produces some outstanding musicians and singers -- many taking #1 ratings at State TAPPS meets. The NCTA art team captured the TAPPS State Championship three years in a row -- 2011, 2012, and 2013 . . . an amazing feat!
    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 - Each year, seniors take a one-month trip to India, participating in Oak Grove's sister schools. Out students learn about themselves and their world, in part by being of service.
    (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.
    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 - BELIEVE IN SOMETHING GREATER. * What kind of person will you be? Honest? Trustworthy? Responsible? * Our honor code inspires a culture of honesty and promotes trust in one another. * We have confidence that you will do the right thing, even when no one is watching. * We believe in you.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (6)
    5-10

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    (804)443-3357
  • 40.-55.
    St. Thomas More School
    St. Thomas More School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    5-10

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    45 Cottage Road
    Oakdale, CT 06370
    (860)823-3861
  • 40.-55.
    Sunshine Bible Academy
    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.
    5-10

    Grades: 7-12 | K-12 (day)
    400 Sunshine Drive
    Miller, SD 57362
    (605)853-3071
  • 40.-55.
    THINK Global School
    THINK Global School Photo - You'll be exposed to a wide array of truly unique customs, like this elephant blessing in Hampi, India.
    5-10

    Grades: 10-12
    1460 Broadway Street #7032
    New York, NY 10036
    (646)504-6924
  • 56.-63.
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - April 2019 Retreat
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    <5
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    (860)822-6279
  • 56.-63.
    Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
    <5

    Grades: 11-11
    485 Chewonki Neck Road
    Wiscasset, ME 04578
    (207)882-7323
  • 56.-63.
    North Cedar Academy
    North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
    (1)
    <5

    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Port Arthur Road
    Ladysmith, WI 54848
    (715)532-0201
  • 56.-63.
    Notre Dame International High School
    Notre Dame International High School Photo - Notre Dame International High School provides bilingual, college preparatory academics to students in grades 9 through 12 and is made up of international students from all over the world. The school introduces an exciting opportunity for non-French speakers to learn the French language and culture while attending an American curriculum held in English.
    <5

    Grades: 9-12
    106, Grande-Rue
    Verneuil-sur-Seine, France 78480
    0033970407922
  • 56.-63.
    Southwestern Academy
    Southwestern Academy Photo - A unique learning environment
    <5

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    2800 Monterey Road
    San Marino, CA 91108
  • 56.-63.
    Spring Street International School
    Spring Street International School Photo - A Spring Street education is about building relationships that inspire effort and achieve mastery.
    (1)
    <5

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    505 Spring Street
    Friday Harbor, WA 98250
    (360)378-6393
  • 56.-63.
    Steamboat Mountain School
    Steamboat Mountain School Photo
    (5)
    <5

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    42605 RCR 36
    Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
    (970)879-1350
  • 56.-63.
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Stoneleigh-Burnham offers one of the premier equestrian centers among secondary schools in the U.S. Our equestrian center is located on campus and that means girls can walk from their classes and dorm rooms directly to the barn. Every rider, from the complete novice to the advanced jumper, receives personalized instruction from experienced coaches that reflects her interests, goals, and abilities.
    All-Girls 
    (15)
    <5

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

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