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

Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered,co-educational, college preparatory high school, rooted in the lifeand teaching of Jesus Christ as emulated by St. John Baptist DeLaSalle and comminted to the education of the whole person. OurLaSallian tradition recognizes the sacredness of all persons andeducates students of diverse abilities, cultures, and socioeconomicbackgrounds. Each student is expected to participate in aneducational setting that will emphasize the message of Christ,service and responsibility to Church, family, and community.

Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be. Woodward is a place for nurturing conversations and understanding. We believe that all people are innately valuable as they were created, and it is that identity, that energy, that charges our students and graduates.

Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic coeducational community located in Arlington, Virginia. The spiritual atmosphere is enriched by the presence of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our mission is to provide students an education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of excellence in the whole person. We believe in the full development of the human person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of one's being. Commitment to academic excellence is an integral part of our identity as a Catholic school. We believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process, and when each student has appropriate opportunities for success. We believe that student self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and faculty; that students thrive in a supportive yet stimulating climate which affirms the dignity of all persons; and that we are called to educate students of diverse economic, cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Founded in 1907 and designated an International Baccalaureate Programme World School in 2011, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, all-girls, independent, college-preparatory school serving students grades 5 through 12. As a member of the worldwide Network of Sacred Heart Schools, we educate each student to the following goals: a personal and active faith in God; a deep respect for intellectual values; a social awareness which impels to action; the building of community as a Christian value; and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. It is the essence of a Sacred Heart school that it be deeply concerned for each student's total development: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical. Forest Ridge provides a challenging academic environment that embraces students of diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. We develop confident young women who are responsible, creative and compassionate. Our community strives to bring hope and justice to the world.

Veritas Collegiate Academy is a private K–12 classical Christian school located in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. It follows a classical education model emphasizing grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages, with a strong focus on academic rigor and character development. The school offers AP and Honors courses, along with a variety of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and student clubs. It prepares students for admission to competitive U.S. universities and provides a supportive environment for both domestic and international students. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication skills, and leadership in a globally minded learning community.

Cape Henry Collegiate School provides Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve coeducational, college preparatory education that fosters the growth of the individual. This process takes place in a nurturing environment in which the individual’s self-esteem and self-confidence are enhanced through close contact with a caring and dedicated faculty.

St. Pius X High School creates a welcoming environment that celebrates the unique gifts of students and their families. Fulfill your potential in the classroom, on the fields, on the stage, in service to others, and become a part of this vibrant faith-filled community.

Saint George's School prepares students for college and for life, by reinforcing strong values, providing academic challenges, and developing meaningful relationships. In a supportive community where every teacher knows every child well, students flourish in a multitude of ways – many of them unexpected. Each child is discovering what's inside – inside the school and inside themselves. Our excellent teachers are committed to individual instruction, through coaching and engagement they can challenge every student to bring out their full potential.

For 70 years, Junpero Serra High School has proudly served the young men of San Mateo County and beyond. "Once a Padre, always a Padre." The spirit behind this statement distinguishes Serra from all other high schools. Serra is a community of parents, teachers, staff members and alumni dedicated to providing the best high school experience possible for the young men of the San Francisco Bay Area. An outstanding, all-boys Catholic College Preparatory located in the heart of the Peninsula, between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Our school is much more than an outstanding Catholic college preparatory school for young men. It`s a place where classmates become brothers. Teachers become mentors. Ordinary moments become extraordinary experiences. Each student is valued and knows that he belongs. Serra offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, which includes a rich diversity of classes and an extensive array of AP and Honors courses. Our AP pass rate is 25 points above the national average at 82 percent, and 100 percent of our graduates go on to college. Serra`s curriculum ensures that all of our graduates meet UC and CSU requirements. In 2011, the doors opened to the state-of-the-art Center of the Arts and Sciences. The new center features high-tech science labs, first-rate athletics facilities, professional fine arts studios, a modern music center with recording studios, a cutting-edge aquatics center, and an innovative Academic Resource Center. Serra welcomes families of all faiths. Teachers help students to explore their talents and achieve success in a variety of places-academics, the arts, athletics, clubs and Christian service-all in the context of our core values of "faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership." Most important, Serra teachers model values that inspire our young Padres to become confident men who will make a difference in the world.

Bishop Fenwick High School is a private, coeducational college-preparatory school founded in 1959. ​ ​ Focused on academic excellence and developing students for college, career, and life, Fenwick offers a modern curriculum, extensive extracurriculars, and a strong, family-like community where students are empowered to challenge themselves and define their own path.​ ​ Fenwick’s graduates have been accepted to prestigious institutions such as MIT, Tufts University, New York University, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, and Boston University.​ ​​

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.