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

Founded in 1850 by pioneering educator and abolitionist Frederick Gunn, The Frederick Gunn School has spent more than 175 years proving that a good person is always learning. Today, more than 340 Highlanders from 25 states and 22 countries call our Washington, Connecticut, campus home. Gunn offers more than 150 courses, including 40+ AP and honors classes, with an average class size of 12. Students learn in new spaces like the Tisch Center for Innovation and Active Citizenship, compete on 36 teams across 16 sports, and are mentored by more than 60 faculty members. Guided by our Four Pillars, Highlanders leave ready to think fearlessly, act thoughtfully, and be a force for their communities.

As a Catholic, independent, coeducational, college preparatory, urban, secondary day school, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Loyola School challenges its young men and women to become intellectually fulfilled, open to growth, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Loyola School is committed to challenging its students religiously, intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and socially. Opportunities for personal study, reflection, and leadership allow students to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, mature as individuals and community members, and realize the goodness inherent in themselves and all God's creation. In keeping with the Ignatian spirit of cura personalis (care for the whole person), Loyola School strives to develop the diverse and unique talents of each member of the Loyola community, and encourages the use of these talents to serve others for the greater glory of God.

The mission of Sanford School is to identify and develop the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students. Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world.

Lawrence Academy, an independent boarding school for grades 9 through 12, is located in Groton, Mass. Our mission focuses on recognizing students for who they are, inspiring them to take responsibility for who they want to become, and empowering them to take action for the greater good. Our community welcomes 400 boarding and day students to our campus and prides itself on a warm, welcoming, and compassionate culture.Individualized learning and empowerment is a cornerstone of our program, a focus that extends beyond the classroom to athletics, the arts, clubs, community service, and experiential learning (via our Winterim program). Skilled at "teaching for understanding," faculty use innovative methods to help students learn in the way best suited for them. Each day, our Advisory system uses student interests, needs, and passions to help build pathways to individual goals and aspirations. We seek to see students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy, making meaningful contributions to the world once they leave our campus.

Wayland is a traditional college-preparatory school proudly rooted in its Midwestern heritage. Our Mentor Program, the arts, community service, leadership and other co-curricular opportunities augment solid academics. Diverse cultural and recreational activities abound in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, as well as "outdoor Wisconsin" and travel abroad. From our pleasant and comfortable campus, Wayland graduates move on to study across the US and internationally, many to universities distinguished by their selectivity.

WORCESTER ACADEMY is a co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12 and postgraduates. Our urban setting, diverse community, and challenging curriculum provide students with a solid, real-world education. Located 40 miles from Boston, we offer a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, and extensive visual and performing arts programs. Students are supported through an advisory program, a daily extra help period, and regular progress reports. The Academy's urban location provides access to service learning and internships, as well as recreational opportunities such as museums and sports games. Our students demonstrate our core values of honor, respect, community, personal growth, and challenge and are driven by our mission to "Achieve the Honorable."

Founded in 1890 by John and Abby MacDuffie, The MacDuffie School has fostered intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity in students for more than 130 years.The MacDuffie School is a co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 offering a challenging academic curriculum as well as leadership opportunities and a wide range of extracurricular programs in the arts, athletics, and community service. Our graduates attend some of the country’s most selective colleges and universities and continue on to successful, rewarding careers.

Located just outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, Amerigo Napa Valley combines a rigorous academic program with a scenic, supportive environment. Students attend Justin-Siena High School and take advantage of a holistic college-preparatory curriculum designed to train students for competitive colleges and universities. Advanced coursework is complemented by a competitive interscholastic athletic program, an award-winning performing arts department, and an array of co-curricular opportunities designed to develop students into well-rounded adults. Situated on nearly 40 acres in beautiful Napa Valley, the Justin-Siena facilities include scientific and academic research centers, an athletic stadium, a water sports center, and a center for the performing arts. Students live in an oncampus dormitory with a swimming pool and have full access to the school grounds and facilities.

Founded in 1867, The Storm King School is one of New York oldest and most prestigious boarding schools, located one hour north of New York City. The School enrolls about 200 students from the USA and 26 other countries. Faculty boasts an impressive list of teachers including a former NASA scientist Dr. Feffer (Stanford University), writer Dr. Finn-Atkins (Fordham University), award winning filmmaker Zhenya Kiperman (Columbia University), Rushdi Siddiqui, Esq., Courtney Sutter, JD, and Head of School Lisa Shambaugh (Harvard University). Over 70% of faculty hold advanced degrees. Our graduates attend top universities including Harvard, NYU, Cornell, Georgetown, Syracuse, RPI, Parsons, FIT, and Pratt. Academics include over 125 courses including Honors courses and 23 AP courses across every subject area.

More than 140 years ago, Mr. McMillan, with his unique insights and foresight in education, had the discerning vision to choose Mt. Pleasant, a beautiful, quiet, and safe small town in the West, as the location for what would become Utah's only college preparatory boarding school. Here, students focus on their academic pursuits during the week; on weekends, the rich outdoor activity facilities and nearby national parks become their stage to express their youth and release their energy. From its inception, Wasatch Academy has never positioned itself as a so-called 'top' or 'elite' school in a highly competitive environment, but rather it is dedicated to cultivating well-rounded individuals, providing joyful, friendly, healthy, and confident students who are comprehensively developed for college. For academically outstanding students, Wasatch Academy offers sufficiently challenging courses, unparalleled extracurricular opportunities, and detailed, personalized college guidance to help them successfully enter their desired institutions for further study. Each year, a significant number of graduates are accepted into prestigious universities, including Ivy League schools such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, MIT, the University of Chicago, as well as world-renowned institutions like Cambridge and Oxford. For students with interests and specialties in sports, music, arts, and computer science, Wasatch Academy provides leading support and opportunities that surpass those of similar schools, making many 'top' private high schools envious. For example, the state’s top basketball team, ranked fifth nationally (according to MaxPreps); a nationally leading high school snow sports program developed using the school's own skiing facilities and the exceptional training facilities of the U.S. Ski Team in Park City; the newly established Modern Music Center in August 2019 integrates top music resources from across the country, including support and courses from professors at The Juilliard School and Berklee College of Music, along with full support and collaboration from top music performance training institution Soundhouse; the best speech, debate, and Model United Nations teams in the country; a state-of-the-art visual arts center providing professional guidance and practical opportunities for students with artistic talents; an innovative technology center building and newly completed engineering center for students interested in computers, robotics, rockets, and modern technology; and equestrian facilities with indoor and outdoor riding arenas and over 40 horses. What Wasatch Academy cares about most, and is most proud of, is helping each student succeed and become the best version of themselves with happiness and confidence.

We know sending your child to a boarding school is a big decision. St. Anne's-Belfield School is more than just a boarding school; it's a welcoming community focused on supporting every student to reach their full personal and academic potential. while exploring what lies beyond their comfort zone. Our students are encouraged to push themselves beyond their comfort zone and to work hard to achieve lofty goals. First and foremost, we provide our students with rigorous academics so that they are well prepared to succeed at the most prestigious colleges and universities around the world. Our students are given freedom and independence paired with appropriate guidance, support, and mentorship. We are an inclusive community that appreciates diversity, and we expect our students to treat everyone with respect and kindness. Charlottesville, Virginia is home to the University of Virginia, one of the top 25 universities in America, and is rife with history, culture, museums, restaurants, and performance venues. Our campus is also located near Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, which offer breathtaking outdoor activities. St. Anne's-Belfield provides students with the rigorous and academic focus as well as countless opportunities to make connections and explore beyond the classroom in the local community and environment. For many families considering boarding school for their students, St. Anne's-Belfield is an incredible choice which will prepare them for success both in college and beyond.

Convent of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic day school for girls from kindergarten through grade 12 with a coed preschool and prekindergarten. Part of a Network of more than 200 Sacred Heart Schools in 28 countries, the 22 Sacred Heart schools in the United States share a common set of Goals and Criteria that bind us together, both philosophically and spiritually, in a common educational mission. The Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria provide an enduring framework within which we are free to develop curricula and programming appropriate to the needs of our student body.

In this environment, our students develop the self-confidence to challenge themselves in the classroom, and in extracurricular activities, athletics, the visual and performing arts, clubs, and publications. Our faculty members are experts in their fields who love the classes they teach, and are eager to share their knowledge in an interactive, participatory style of teaching that noticeably engages students in the learning process. We not only offer students a robust and challenging curriculum, but also emphasize the importance of being contributing members of society who get involved in subjects and activities that ignite their passions and create lifelong learners.

Designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for academic achievement, Lexington Catholic High School offers students exciting opportunities to receive real-world experience in a variety of disciplines. Through the Exemplar Scholar program, students have access to accelerated math and science courses and exposure to invaluable career mentorships. The four-year Air+Space Academy—one of America’s leading Aeronautic and Aerospace-based educational programs—incorporates intensive classroom learning with hands-on flight training, camps, and competitions. With an elite Fine Arts department, competitive athletics, and a service-focused foundation, Lexington Catholic prepares a student’s mind, spirit, and body for success in a challenging global community.

A St. Luke's School education prepares students for a lifelong commitment to learning and social responsibility. The School sets high academic standards, stimulates individual talents and prepares students for a rewarding college experience. St. Luke's recognizes that intellectual and personal growth occur both in and out of the classroom; therefore both academic and non-academic programs foster the pursuit of excellence, strength of character and a healthy self-image. A friendly and diverse culture shapes all the endeavors of the community, encouraging responsible, caring relationships.

At Germantown Academy, our mission is to educate our students to become good citizens and productive leaders in a global society. To achieve this mission, we provide a rigorous and exciting academic experience for students enrolled in Pre

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is a private Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school located on Long Island, New York. Founded in 1966, the school serves students in grades 9–12 and is known for combining rigorous academics with strong athletics, arts, and community service. Academically, St. John the Baptist offers Regents, Honors, Advanced Placement, and college-credit courses, along with specialized programs in engineering, scientific research, healthcare, computer science, visual arts, and performing arts. The school also offers the AP Capstone Program and Project Lead The Way engineering curriculum

The Columbus Academy is an independent coeducational Pre-K through 12 college-preparatory day school committed to academic excellence. Often noted as the area's most rigorous academic program, Columbus Academy is proud of its exceptional facilities and the students, faculty and staff who possess the dedication, talent, and enthusiasm that make Columbus Academy such a special place.

Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for "the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented," Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade. No other school on Long Island offers all of this: 142 years of experience A proven, rigorous curriculum Amazing facilities and a beautiful 65-acre campus Diverse and talented student body Distinguished and experienced faculty After-school Enrichment Outstanding Arts program and championship Sports teams that compete in the Nassau County public school league.

For over 155 years, The Webb School has provided challenging academics with an emphasis on morals and values in a family-like setting. It is a place where young adults are not just expected to learn — they are encouraged to lead, as The Webb School promotes independent thinking, creative initiative, personal integrity and civic responsibility. The community, including an average class size of 13, inspires lifelong connections while fostering individual growth. Students from more than 20 countries and a dozen states allow for a global experience in Middle Tennessee that shapes students into engaged citizens of the world. The result: stronger, more confident thinkers, makers and doers who are prepared for college and life.To put it simply, it’s cool to be smart at Webb. We develop confident, creative, and critical thinkers one question at a time. Webb offers 16 AP courses along with other very challenging classes. But we truly break the mold with our public performance program, which fosters our students’ emerging voices while developing their academic passions. Webb’s 150-acre campus is located 50 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee in historic Bell Buckle. This rural and intimate setting promotes a focus on personal values and intellectual growth – creating a refuge from societal pressures and distractions. Most importantly, respect goes both ways at Webb. Honor, integrity, and civility are at our core and we hold the line to those ideals. This has been a hallmark of Webb throughout our 154 year history, and our students take pride in upholding this tradition. All of these unique qualities create what we call The Character of Home. We invite you to explore our Web site to learn more about Webb.