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Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the smallest average class sizes (2020-21).
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 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

St. Andrew's Academy Photo - Students watching a solar eclipse

Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Exceptional Lakeside campus

Grand River Academy Photo - Bud Field Student Center

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.

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 - May 2019 Prom (Freshmen)

Brandon Hall School Photo - The iconic Great Hall sits atop our 24 acre campus core.

Chatham Hall Photo - Our traditions are a vital force: They bridge the generations, bond students, and help us continually build our community. Best of all, they're a lot of fun (and they help make Chatham Hall the unique place it is).

Florida Prep Photo - Students are enrolled in grades 5 - 12. Our academic program includes various labs and field trips to enhance the learning experience.

North Country School Photo - North Country School's 220-acre campus is located in the Adirondack Mountains near Lake Placid, New York, a popular resort town and the site of two Winter Olympic Games. Many of our buildings use solar energy and biomass heating to help reduce the school's carbon footprint and to teach and model responsible and sustainable living practices.

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.

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	Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
	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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