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Welcome to the Linsly School! Thank you for your interest in our school. For more than two centuries, Linsly has successfully educated and shaped the lives of thousands of students. If you are exploring Linsly as a prospective student or parent, we hope this website gives you a better understanding of the school and provides insights into the vast opportunities and experiences we offer. Founded in 1814, the Linsly School is a private, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, we offer college preparatory classes that combine the traditional values of hard work, respect, honor, honesty, and self-discipline within a challenging academic program designed to unlock the potential of each student. The family-like atmosphere at our school helps students grow and develop under the guidance of faculty members who know them by name and care about their future. Our strong academic program provides students with an emphasis on foundational skills, a challenging college preparatory curriculum, and a commitment to lifelong learning necessary for success in college and beyond. With 100% college placement, Linsly's record as an excellent college preparatory academy speaks for itself. We understand that education is more than test scores and college acceptance letters. Every day, our students live many of life's most important principles: responsibility, commitment, time management, sportsmanship, maturity, and even disappointment. Comprehensive in nature, the Linsly experience extends well beyond the requirements of the classroom. Linsly encourages students to develop their physical skills and realize individual interests through a well-managed program of athletics and extracurricular activities. Linsly’s "no cut / no quit" policy ensures a spot for all students on athletic teams, and requires them to honor their commitments. A respect for competition and sportsmanship, an appreciation for sound physical health, and a willingness to persevere through challenges are values promoted throughout Linsly’s athletic program. Complementing the athletic program, Linsly’s clubs, organizations, and interest groups present students with meaningful opportunities to make connections and contribute to the school community. My wife Aimee and I are proud to be a part of this wonderful school, and we are honored to call Linsly home. Sincerely, Justin Zimmerman Head of School

CFS is a boarding and day school for talented boys in grades nine through twelve. CFS offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum in an intimate setting, with a total enrollment of less than 200 and an average class size of just ten students. The curriculum is designed to prepare our students to gain entrance to – and succeed at – the finest colleges and universities. Our curriculum is technology-infused, with each student receiving his own laptop and with internet access in every classroom and dorm room. Instruction is led by a seasoned faculty with an average tenure of more than 15 years and of whom 70% hold advanced degrees; most live within five minutes of campus. Education at CFS, however, is not limited to the traditional classroom. Students learn equally important lessons on our athletic fields, competing in 11 interscholastic sports, and in our music program, with advanced offerings in choir and music history and theory. Students can explore their creative side in the expansive art studio, with classes in a variety of media including clay, graphic design, and printmaking. Hobbies become passions, and perhaps careers, in nearly 20 extra-curricular clubs and activities, ranging from chess, math, and digital photography, to poetry, a literary magazine, and the student newspaper. The vital importance of character, caring, and giving back to the community is stressed through a community service program. Our inclusive chapel program allows each student to explore the spiritual elements in his life.

Founded in 1923, South Kent School is an all-boys private school for grades 9-12. The school is located on a beautiful 650-acre campus in South Kent, CT in Litchfield County and is surrounded by Bull Mountain, Hatch Pond, and the historic Bulls Bridge. We are 80 miles from NYC and 10 minutes from the train station that runs to Grand Central Terminal. South Kent School was founded on the Trinity of Values: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and Directness of Purpose. These values have served students and alumni of South Kent for almost 100 years. South Kent offers world-class academics, a robust student life, and strong athletics. These programs provide the resources and the encouragement that our students need to master the four characteristics that define a South Kent School student: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Emotional Resilience, and Stewardship. This School framework allows every community member to live into the mission: South Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world. South Kent School’s curriculum is intentionally designed with an emphasis on how boys learn best. By focusing on skill development as well as content absorption, our boys are engaged with the material through project based and experiential lessons. This teaching model is designed to enhance retention, which allows our young men the opportunity to find their intellectual passions and explore those passions deeply. Outside of the classroom our students are able to participate in interscholastic sports including Soccer, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Cross Country, Mountain Biking and Lacrosse. Other extracurricular activities include Club Tennis, Skiing, Golf and Crew. We also provide our students the opportunity to participate in Outdoor Activities that they can sign up for on a weekly basis. Beginning in the fall of 2023, our Academic Curriculum will include elective tracks in Engineering, Economics, Coding/Robotics, and E-Gaming. These electives will be paired with Academic Clubs that will meet after the school day, which will allow students to participate in hands on activities and explore real-world scenarios.

Delphian is a proficiency-based, co-educational, international day and boarding school located in Oregon on a 720-acre campus providing students with a beautiful and safe learning environment. The Delphian program aims to create graduates who embody the four points of the school logo: ethics, integrity, leadership, and knowledge. Most would describe a Delphian graduate as uniquely driven and resilient. With the guidance of experienced and caring faculty, students learn to be self-learners, gain excellent research and application skills, and operate responsibly in an increasingly technological world. Delphian does not grade on a curve, weight grades, or rank its students. Rather than focusing on the memorization of information to pass a test, students earn credits when they can demonstrate 100% understanding of a subject through one-on-one comprehensive examinations which are designed to gauge student ability and understanding. Our rigorous academic program is balanced by a practical program that provides hands-on learning through a robust selection of required and elective opportunities. All students participate in more than two hours of co-curricular activities daily, such as interscholastic sports, coding and game design, graphic design, creative writing, video production, ceramics, music, photography, woodworking, and more. Students' responsibilities include daily “student services,” such as dorm operations, student snack bar management, community service activities, school cleanliness, weekend trips, and school tours. Eventually, all students transition from student service to leadership positions on the student council which gives them many opportunities to make critical decisions about school activities in a real-world setting. To help students shape their interests into future careers, Delphian offers a comprehensive career and college advisory program. All students do a required course called “Looking to the Future.” The course includes isolating potential career paths or college majors, researching and creating a college list, preparing for and scheduling standardized testing, and presenting themselves professionally in their college applications. Delphian students can choose to self-study and prepare for AP exams in as many as 36 different subjects. Our college and career preparation process begins early in the high school program, where students work closely with their academic supervisor and our Career and College Advisor to research and map out their academic and practical programs to help prepare them for college and their future.

At Foxcroft, young women discover and enhance their academic and personal strengths in a community where 80% of the faculty lives on campus. Students from 20 states and 8 countries (64% boarding) enjoy a rigorous curriculum enriched by events such as the Goodyear Fellow Program, a two-week interim program, Niblack Lecture Series, and the Poetry Festival. With a 7:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 10, the faculty emphasizes collaboration, a proven way that girls learn best. The 500-acre campus is 50 miles west of Washington, D.C.

Vermont Academy is a small college preparatory boarding and day school serving grades 9 through 12 plus a postgraduate year. Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy provides experiential education for the whole student, including exemplary academics, athletics, and arts. Students are encouraged to explore, to tinker, and to innovate. Students benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, learning skills support, and over 120 courses. Located on 450 acres, the school offers unparalleled outdoor opportunities, including mountain biking, crew, and nearby skiing and snowboarding. Two and a half hours from Boston and four hours from New York, Vermont Academy provides students with a transformative education--in the classroom and in the great Vermont outdoors--that prepares them to thrive in college and in life.

Midland School is a college preparatory boarding school located on a 2,860-acre campus in California at the edge of Los Padres National Forest. Since 1932, Midland has combined rigorous academics with hands-on, experiential learning that helps students develop independence, leadership, and confidence. With small classes, close faculty mentorship, and a highly personalized learning environment, students are encouraged to pursue intellectual curiosity while gaining real-world responsibility through daily life on campus. Midland’s intentional boarding experience fosters meaningful human connection, resilience, and strong communication skills in a technology-balanced environment. Our graduates go on to top colleges and universities across the United States and beyond, prepared not only for academic success, but for purposeful and engaged lives.

Springfield Commonwealth Academy’s Mission is to develop the students in mind, body, and character; to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. Inherent in this mission are our four pillars of success: Leadership, Academics, Athletics, and Resilience (L.A.A.R). Our comprehensive athletic program plays a crucial role in fostering teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness among our students, contributing to their overall development. SCA’s vision is to be the leading private co-ed college preparatory school in the United States. SCA is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Scholarships and Financial Aid are offered to families based on merit and need. Using a community model and a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in classical disciplines, SCA graduates are equipped to live extraordinary lives of accountability and service. Academy students, including those from underprivileged backgrounds, participate in a 21st-century academic curriculum and a structured Leadership Program, guided by experienced adult mentors. Our program’s unique approach combines adult mentorship with peer-to-peer interaction, fostering confidence and personal accountability in our students’ leadership development. This distinguishes us from other schools and ensures a well-rounded leadership education. SCA prepares students for the challenges of college. By the time they graduate, SCA students will have had access to: a variety of meaningful leadership experiences, a robust curriculum geared toward 21st-century priorities (creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication), and a solid core of lifetime fitness and outdoor learning skills. These are the intangibles that make SCA an excellent educational experience.

Salem Academy is a premier all-girls boarding and day high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, dedicated to empowering young women as curious, confident leaders. The Academy combines rigorous STEAM-focused academics with a close-knit, supportive community where each student is known, challenged, and encouraged to thrive. With small class sizes and devoted faculty mentors, students gain personalized guidance while exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through innovative, hands-on learning. Wellness is a central focus, with programs that nurture emotional, physical, and mental well-being, ensuring students grow in both resilience and knowledge.

An Episcopal School for Boys, Christ School provides strong college preparation for boys of solid academic ability. School hallmarks include small classes (10-12 boys); AP and honors courses in all subjects; extensive extracurricular opportunities; and an outstanding faculty. The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Athletics include 17 teams in 11 sports, which in many cases assures places for boys. Graduates attend leading national universities. Founded in 1900 Christ School sits on a beautiful campus just south of Asheville, NC.

With our verdant campus, historic buildings, and state of the art classroom spaces, St. Andrew's may look like a typical prep school. And we certainly do prepare each of our graduates for college and a lifetime of success beyond our gates. What sets us apart goes much deeper, though. You'll find that difference in our history, our uncommonly kind community, and our highly intentional, individualized approach to learning. Born out of Episcopalian values of compassion, justice, respect, and kindness, St. Andrew’s is non-denominational and welcomes students from a diverse array of backgrounds, cultures, interests, and experiences. Rooted in relationships, our personal teaching methods connect with students' natural gifts and interests to encourage, motivate, and challenge them. Guided by skilled faculty, our open access International Baccalaureate curriculum prepares each of our students to think critically, act responsibly, and effect positive change in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly evolving world.

Founded in 1821, New Hampton School (NHS) prepares students for life-long learning through self-discovery, authentic relationships, civic responsibility, and global citizenship. The school's rigorous college preparatory curriculum is rooted in personal exploration, civic engagement, and global awareness. Students take advantage of outstanding facilities in the arts, the sciences, and athletics; a wide range of opportunities for service and hands-on experience; and a talented faculty committed to holistic development. Located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire near the magnificent White Mountains, the school is ideally situated to help students explore issues of sustainability. Alumni of New Hampton School matriculate to competitive colleges and universities and go on to take leadership roles in politics and culture, business and finance, science and medicine, education and philanthropy, or wherever their dreams and talents take them. A transformative education, global vision, hands-on experience- the heart of New Hampton School. If you're ready to go beyond yourself, we're ready for you.

Villanova Preparatory School is a private Catholic college-preparatory day and boarding school located in Ojai, California. Founded in 1924, the school emphasizes the values of truth, unity, and love (“Unitas, Veritas, Caritas”). The school sits on a scenic 130+ acre campus in the Ojai Valley, surrounded by mountains and natural landscapes. The campus includes academic buildings, science labs, arts facilities, athletic complexes, dormitories, a chapel, hiking trails, and student centers, creating a peaceful residential learning environment. Villanova Prep is known for its rigorous college preparatory academics, small class sizes, and personalized attention. The school offers Honors and AP courses, and has a strong focus on STEM education, humanities, leadership, and global learning.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS), founded in 1953, is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9–12. Situated on a stunning 300+ acre riverfront campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, CRMS offers an ideal setting for learning, experience, and adventure. CRMS cultivates a learning environment in which students discover their potential to excel as individuals, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and thoughtfully engage with the world they share. Intentionally sized at approximately 170 students, the school places relationships at the center of the educational experience. The academic experience is defined by close faculty–student relationships and a collaborative, inquiry-driven approach to learning. The CRMS curriculum stands on four pillars: Academics, Arts, Outdoors, and Service. Academics are at the core of a CRMS education, blending experiential and traditional approaches to inspire intellectual curiosity and rigor. As a liberal-arts school, CRMS offers a challenging course of study that includes Advanced Placement courses, Interim Immersion, Senior Project, and a strong emphasis on outdoor learning as an extension of the classroom. Graduates leave CRMS as confident, independent thinkers—well prepared for college and life beyond. Outdoor education is a defining element of the CRMS experience. Students participate in three multi-day outdoor trips each year: Wilderness Orientation for all new students, Fall Trip (five days in nearby mountains, deserts, and rivers), and Spring Trip (seven days in late April). These experiences serve as outdoor classrooms while fostering leadership, exploration, resilience, and camaraderie that carry back into academic life. In addition, the two-week Interim Program each February offers immersive learning and travel opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Creativity thrives at CRMS, with exceptional 2D and 3D art offerings that encourage students to explore and refine their artistic voice. For families seeking a boarding school in an unrivaled mountain setting—offering rigorous college-preparatory academics alongside a powerful outdoor and service-learning program, grounded in meaningful relationships—visit crms.org to learn more.

At The Winchendon School, we teach in the American style. We are guided by real-world learning where students lead discussions and debate questions in the American entrepreneurial tradition. Our signature programs reflect this commitment. From the school’s earliest days, a Winchendon education has been and remains deeply personalized and highly collaborative. Our students become graduates who are confident, adaptable, and self-directed learners. At The Winchendon School, we’re student-centered and student-focused which means our clubs and activities grow and change with our students’ interests. A multitude of athletic offerings, state-of-the-art facilities, and a robust fine and performing arts program allow us to foster any passion a student might have.

Fryeburg Academy, founded in 1792, is a dynamic day and boarding school located near the White Mountain national forest and recreation area. Only one hour from the city of Portland, Maine, this historic institution is home to a diverse student body representing over 20 countries and 10 states. Our intimate boarding program is set in the context of a larger school, providing boarding students the opportunity to participate in a full array of curricular and extracurricular offerings uncommon in small boarding schools. Fryeburg Academy offers 14 advanced placement courses, a full range of ESOL courses, and a tutorial program. Extracurricular offerings include 24 varsity sports, 15 clubs and award winning theater and music programs. Recent campus improvements include the addition of the Bion Cram Library, the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, the Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena and the Harvey Dow Gibson Recreation Center.

Proctor Academy is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 located in the foothills of the White Mountains in central New Hampshire. The campus encompasses 2,500 acres of woodlands, pastures, three ponds, a ski area, and more than 45 buildings on the campus proper.

Located 10 miles from Boston, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is a coeducational college preparatory school. At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, we cultivate intellectual courage, creative ambition, and unwavering empathy. As a result, our students develop a sense of strength, engagement, and awareness that drives them to achieve their best. CH-CH offers 200 boarding and day students a richly diverse cultural and academic environment and opportunities to engage in the arts, athletics, and community service.

Boarding and Day · Co-ed College Prep · Grades 6–12 & Postgraduate · Hebron, Maine 40% Honors and AP classes · 21 Varsity and JV sports · Outdoor Education · Academic Guidance Support · Health and Wellness supports  · 100% college placement.  Belonging and Becoming.  Students from across the U.S. and around the world come to Hebron Academy to pursue their passion, broaden theirs perspective, and find their purpose in our community. Hebron’s faculty, led by our academic principles, empower students to become personally accountable and engaged in their learning and educational experience. At our small coed community of 250 students, we understand the value of providing students with the knowledge, guidance, and support necessary to make informed, educated, and healthy life choices. Hebron’s mission emphasizes cultivating a culture of trust, respect for self and others, and inclusion. The resulting warm, welcoming and nurturing community provides a strong foundation of support and enables our focus on mental health and wellness promotion to permeate broadly throughout our students’ experience. By teaching life skills, offering a comprehensive approach to academic coaching, promoting social connectedness, identifying students at risk, encouraging health seeking behaviors, and providing evidenced-based mental health services, we are committed to supporting the holistic needs of our student body. Along with the effectiveness of the supports available, care and consideration are maintained to ensure easy access, without stigma, for all.

Hawai’i Preparatory Academy provides boarding students in grades 6-12 (plus Post-Graduate) with a full range of academic and extra-curricular experiences in a safe, small close-knit community. The school takes advantage of its unique location with access to the ocean, volcanoes, biological and climatic diversity, unparalleled opportunities in researching environmental sustainability, as well as a rich Hawaiian history and culture. HPA also offers a summer school for students from around the world. Hawai’i Preparatory Academy consistently provides each student with the academic credentials to gain admission into top U.S. colleges and universities.