Explore K-12 Private Schools in the U.S. & Worldwide

Pius Xi High School was founded in 1929 by the Pallottine Fathers and the School Sisters of St. Francis. Pius provides the intimacy and personal attention of a small school while taking advantage of its size to offer one of the nation's broadest and richest high school curricula. Our purpose is to help each student discover, develop and share his or her God-given talents. This student-centered learning model and the culture of Christian values at its core make Pius a place where children blossom into confident, creative, compassionate young adults.

Loyola Blakefield, a Catholic, college preparatory school, established by the Jesuits and imbued with the spirit of Ignatius Loyola, forms men to serve with and for others. The Loyola student is preparing to graduate as a man of integrity, who, because he strives “to find God in all things,” is open to growth, intellectually ambitious, religious, loving, and committed to diversity and doing justice.

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School is a faith based college preparatory school focusing on academics, community service and athletics.

Watkinson School founded in 1881 is Hartford's only independent school. Serving 260 students from over forty Connecticut towns in grades six through twelve, including a unique post graduate program, Watkinson is also a founding member of the Hartford independent schools initiative. Watkinson's mission is to develop in our students the power to shape their own lives and the world around them.

Renaissance Academy is a private high school in the Arcadia area of California, USA. It is known for its fully customized curriculum and an environment designed to nurture students' athletic and artistic talents, helping them achieve their goals of gaining admission to top-tier global universities. Compared to traditional American high schools and international schools, Renaissance Academy employs individualized development plans. It offers a flexible teaching approach with one-on-one or small group instruction (within 15 students), ensuring that each student experiences a truly personalized daily schedule encompassing academics, extracurricular activities, social engagement, and pursuit of their unique interests and talents. Renaissance offers an excellent individual academic programs as well as Art, Drama, Dance, Musical Instruments. Sports include an exceptional Junior and Varsity Boys Basketball team (Wildcats), as well as golf, tennis and cross country.

Oakland Catholic High School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school for young women of diverse backgrounds. The Oakland Catholic community is committed to an environment that promotes spiritual formation, excellence in education, a wide range of activities and athletics, and service to others. Formed under the patronage of St. Joan of Arc, Oakland Catholic is dedicated to teaching young women to lead lives of faith, courage and commitment as they lay the foundation for their future as responsible and respected global leaders.

Immaculate High School is a college preparatory school, established in the Roman Catholic tradition within the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. IHS is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Connecticut and serves the greater Danbury area. Immaculate provides a challenging academic education in a wholesome and disciplined environment. The school values character formation, moral development and spiritual direction. Immaculate High School

Mater Dei High School is a prestigious private Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Santa Ana. Founded in 1950, it is the oldest and largest Catholic high school in Orange County and is widely recognized for its strong academics, championship athletics, arts programs, and faith-based education. Mater Dei serves students in grades 9-12 and offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum that includes Honors, AP, STEM, arts, and leadership programs. The school emphasizes intellectual growth, community service, spiritual development, and character formation.

Wheaton Academy is a top-ranked private Christian high school located in West Chicago, IL. Our student body is scattered throughout the western suburbs in cities including Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Naperville, Carol Stream, Aurora, Wayne, Elmhurst, St. Charles, Bartlett, and Geneva. Our mission is to nurture growth in students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God.

Paramus Catholic High School, as a school based upon faith in Jesus Christ, we will infuse authentic Catholic teaching into all of our curriculum, culture, daily operations, spirtual life,and witness. As a college preparatory school, we will challenge our students with an interdisciplinary curriculum brought to life by a talented and devoted faculty using the latest computer, science, and audio-visual technologies. As a large school, we will design and operate our procedures to ensure that each students benefits from a deep level of affirmation, support services, and our clear expectations.

Bishop Guertin High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school located in Nashua, New Hampshire. Bishop Guertin was named the #1 Catholic High School in New Hampshire for 2018. In addition to rigorous courses (including over 60 Honors and AP-level courses), students have access to a great variety of extracurricular clubs and sports. Students at Bishop Guertin are highly involved and with teams for levels of sports team available for newcomers to elite competitive athletes, approximately 85% students join an athletic team. Their well-rounded resumes contribute to student graduate success rates: 100% of Bishop Guertin Students are accepted to college or university, with an average of $48,557 in scholarships granted per 2018 graduate.

Austin Preparatory School was founded by the Augustinian Fathers of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova in 1961 and opened to students in September 1963. Austin is, in fact, an abbreviated version of Augustine, so our name does carry on the legacy and acknowledges our debt to St. Augustine and his followers, the Augustinians. Saint Augustine is the School's patron saint, and we strive toward the Augustinian ideal of: "One mind, one heart, intent on God." In 1971 Austin's association with the Augustinians was severed due to declining clergy, and became an incorporated independent school and now operates under the direction of a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. We offer a rigorous college preparatory education for students in grades 6 through 12. While the school operates as an independent school we still hold close to us the traditions and teachings of our founding order, and continue to share the traditions of an Augustinian school.

Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment. Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose. We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives.

At Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, we believe the loving, good person - even alone - can make a difference in today's world. Through a comprehensive approach to learning, Good Counsel High School educates the whole person. Within our halls, students will find not only top-notch academics, but also a broad range of athletics, arts, and service opportunities. As a Xaverian Catholic learning community, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life by providing programs and activities that advance academic excellence and service to others; foster spiritual, emotional, and social growth; promote inclusion of all community members; and embody the Xaverian values of humility, trust, zeal, compassion, and simplicity upon which the school is founded.

The Rivers School is an independent day school for grades 6 through 12 in Weston, MA, with small class sizes, extraordinary faculty, a 55-acre campus, cutting-edge facilities, and endless possibilities. Founded in 1915 and drawing students from 85 Massachusetts cities and towns, Rivers is a welcoming, intentionally diverse community that fosters outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school’s guiding philosophy of Excellence with Humanity informs every aspect of life at Rivers, from the classroom to the stage, from the playing field to the community and the wider world.

Colombus School for Girls, a continuing, a 100-year tradition of excellence, provides a superior college preparatory education within a diverse and caring community that emphasizes leadership development in an atmosphere of moral and social responsibilities. The School committed to these fundamental values: Separate education for women, challenging preparation for college, supportive relationships, diversity, and excellence in all endeavors. By providing academic excellence in a single-sex environment, CSG makes a unique contribution to the range of educational choices available in the community.

Keystone School has been a haven for bright, motivated students since 1948. The mission of Keystone School is to offer an accelerated K-12 curriculum to provide motivated students with a nationally recognized, well-rounded educational experience in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, ethical growth, community involvement, and responsible leadership. Through a strong academic curriculum, the school challenges students to develop diligence, independence, self-discipline, responsibility, and inquisitiveness. The educational culture of Keystone encourages students to pursue independent thought and research in a balanced environment. Working collaboratively in the high school, students continue to demonstrate to each other the value of acquiringknowledge, developing strong study habits, and mastering research skills.

"Chaminade College Preparatory collaborates with the families it serves to provide a challenging Catholic, coeducational education in the Marianist tradition. This tradition, grounded in the values of Jesus, educates the whole person while emphasizing family spirit in a nurturing, caring environment, attentive to the moral, spiritual and religious development of students. Chaminade prepares college-bound students throughout their middle and high school years in a rigorous program of academic excellence. Students from a diversity of cultural, religious and economic backgrounds come together for an active and varied curricular and extracurricular program. The mission of Chaminade College Preparatory is to form morally aware and academically capable people to be outstanding contributors to the future."

Rocky Hill School is a college preparatory, coeducational, family-oriented school for 300 students in preschool through grade 12, serving just about every city and town in Rhode Island. In a unique waterfront setting, Rocky Hill students experience our rich history and a challenging, college preparatory curriculum. Through small classes, accessible faculty, a diverse and rigorous program, integrated technology, and an engaging environment, we are especially skilled at helping students discover and develop their full potential.

Our school has a rich tradition of providing an exceptional academic education founded in Christian values. Holy Trinity's reputation within our community speaks for itself. We are proud of our engaged students, our highly regarded professional faculty and staff, and our involved parents. We invite you to come see our teachers and students in action. Holy Trinity is a community of scholars, and so much more! Opportunities for sports abound, as do opportunities in the performing and fine arts. Our academic curriculum is second to none, and personal growth and development opportunities are built into the school day. By balancing academics, the arts, athletics and spiritual growth, students at Holy Trinitiy are prepared for success at the college of their choice, and they are equipped with the moral compass needed to become leaders of tomorrow.