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Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the smallest average class sizes (2019-20).
Keep in mind that small statistical differences in average class sizes between schools do not always indicate better student performance at one school or another.
Also keep in mind that boarding schools in general have smaller average class sizes than public schools - even for schools with larger class sizes, a "large" class in a boarding school would still often be considered small by public school standards which often have class sizes of 20 students.

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.

The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.

Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond covers 39 acres and is used regularly for canoeing, swimming and fishing.

Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo

Oakland School Photo - We love the horses!

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

Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Exceptional Lakeside campus

Grand River Academy Photo - Individualized Instruction

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

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.

Academy of the Holy Family Photo - April 2019 Retreat

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.

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

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.

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	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
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	Offering Breadth Most AP/advanced courses offered
	School History Oldest founding date

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