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Among "Schools with 400+ 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.

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumnae past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

Darlington School Photo - We are proud to say that 100 percent of our graduates go on to college, earning more than $8 million in scholarships each year.

Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.

North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.

Worcester Academy Photo - Worcester Academy is a place where life takes an interesting turn. It's called the real world, where success doesn't always come easy, but it's worth the extra effort.

Lawrenceville School Photo - The Lawrenceville School

The Village School Photo - The Village School is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas, and hosts a vibrant international population which enriches the school community with a global perspective.

Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is the only private school in central Florida to offer the IB Diploma Programme, excellently preparing students for success at their top-choice college and beyond.

Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - The Arts

Peddie School Photo - The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Science Center

Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.

The King's Academy Photo - With 47 Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Dual Enrollment courses available, TKA's academic program serves to challenge even the most gifted students. Specified tracks include: Aviation, Business, Law, Engineering, and a nationally recognized Conservatory of the Arts program.

St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

Lyndon Institute Photo - Our academic team offers a multi-tiered instructional framework that includes a multitude of resources to address each individual student's academic need. The supports vary in intensity, allowing for timely interventions for each student. Through personalized learning plans, we strive to provide targeted and differentiated instruction at the earliest indication of student need at a level of intensity that is responsive

North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.

The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.

Thornton Academy Photo - Thornton Academy has been preparing students for a changing world since 1811. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.

Dana Hall School Photo - Experimentation. Exploration. Creativity. Dana Hall`s visual artists are sensitive observers of themselves and the world around them.

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	Student Test Scores Highest average SAT scores
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	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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