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Hackley offers a rigorous, traditional curriculum, a residential faculty, strong athletics, a diverse student body, and extensive extracurricular activities. Graduates attend Ivy League and other highly selective colleges. Our 285-acre campus includes a landscaped grassy common, performing arts center, new middle school and science facilities, computer centers, art studios, extensive sports fields and courts and indoor pool. Hackley has a five-day boarding program, available for boys and girls, grades 9-12, who spend weekends with their families or legal guardians. Need-based financial aid is available.

Think. Act. Lead. Serve. These core values shape every aspect of life at The Webb Schools, where a dynamic curriculum—taught by expert, passionate teachers—is guided by current events and the unique interests of each class, keeping students engaged in meaningful, real-world applications of what they’re learning. With a multi-disciplinary approach and extensive humanities offerings, unique Advanced Studies courses, and inquiry-based math and science courses, Webb’s curriculum engages and challenges students. Webb empowers students to think critically, explore deeply, and connect ideas across subjects. Our 150-acre campus in Claremont, California, offers a peaceful, inspiring setting just outside Los Angeles—easily accessible from anywhere in the world, with Ontario International Airport less than 30 minutes away and approximately one hour to LAX. Signature Advanced Studies offerings designed by Webb faculty provide students with a profound and engaging experience centered on the breadth and depth of the material. Webb’s partnerships with top faculty at institutions like Harvey Mudd and Pomona Colleges provide rich academic experiences that prepare students for the rigors of higher education. Webb graduates attend leading colleges and universities, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive and lead in an ever-changing world.

Hopkins is a traditional, independent, coeducational day school of 686 students in grades 7-12. The School began with a dedication to the "breeding up of hopeful youths for the public service of the country in future times." More than three centuries later, Hopkins School continues to fulfill its original mission, and "hopeful" – connoting both the promise and the expectation of future good – remains the word that defines our educational approach and animates our aspirations. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity. We seek to develop in our young people the habits of mind of scholars as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning; foster the courage to live and think as distinct individuals who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world; expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from service to others; enlarge the educational experience to include the creative joy and aesthetic sensibility of the artist, and the vitality and competitive spirit of the athlete; provide, through the School's advisers, the wisdom and goodwill necessary to guide our young people to confident self-reliance; and nurture the development of character essential to leading a rich and purposeful life.

Milton Academy, engages faculty and students in intense and challenging preparation for college and for life, in an environment that stimulates and supports extraordinary intellectual and personal growth. Day in and day out, in and out of class, faculty connect vitally with students – setting sights high, bringing opportunities to light, tackling big questions, affirming students’ individuality, and building their confidence and skill. Not only do they succeed at the most competitive universities in the country, Milton graduates' awareness, creativity and competence empower them to fully commit themselves to meaningful endeavors of all kinds, throughout the world. Milton Academy is located just eight miles south of Boston.

Located one mile from the ocean, in the foothills of Santa Barbara County, Cate School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding school. Founded in 1910, the School delivers a demanding academic program resulting in a breadth and depth of scholarly inquiry. Cate School seeks students with the capacity to handle a demanding college-preparatory curriculum, with the curiosity to engage in our student-centered small classes, and with the compassion and character to be active and caring members of our small community. The student body of 265 students (83% are boarders) comes from 22 states and 19 foreign countries and is both academically talented and remarkably diverse (41% students of color). In an intimate setting, students and teachers together pursue high ideals. Cate's mission statement reads: "Through commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service, each member of the Cate community contributes to what our founder called "the spirit of this place...all compounded of beauty and virtue, quiet study, vigorous play, and hard work."

Founded in 1774, Newark Academy has a rich history as an independent, coeducational school where smart, motivated students are challenged by a rigorous academic program and an energized faculty committed to intellectual excellence. The culture prepares students for college and a lifetime of learning, while emphasizing the development of compassionate people.

The mission of Boston University Academy is to educate talented students who are passionate about learning and who share the joy of inquiry. Engaging with dedicated teachers in a small and caring community, students first immerse themselves in a classically based curriculum and then continue their intellectual interests at Boston University, a major research University.

Thacher trains young people in the art of living for their own greatest good and for the greatest good of their fellow citizens in a diverse and changing world. To that end, the School augments its challenging academic program with profound lessons learned from the care of a horse, teamwork on playing fields, outstanding instruction and opportunity in the arts, the give and take of everyday life with schoolmates and teachers, and adventures shared in the wilderness. The aim is to inspire and encourage hard work, integrity, self-reliance, a lifelong love of learning. Thacher students develop a reverence for truth, self-knowledge, and a deep concern for the world in which we live. Our students take part in a healthy, authentic community culture that supports them every step of the way. To learn more about Thacher please visit our website and consider a visit to campus. We would love to host you and show you what makes Thacher such a special community.

BASIS Independent McLean is the third to join the family of independent schools quickly establishing some of the very best private schools in the nation. Opened fall 2016, BASIS Independent McLean serves preschool-grade 12.

With a beautiful campus and a distinguished history dating back to 1864, Peddie has long been recognized as one of the nation's finest boarding schools. Noted for its distinctive programs dedicated to academics, athletics, arts and residential life, Peddie provides a rigorous academic experience mixing tradition with innovation while focusing on the education of the whole child. Peddie's faculty is recognized for encouraging and inspiring bright and enthusiastic students to reach for new levels of achievement in an unusually friendly, genuinely supportive and remarkably diverse community.

Founded in 1886, the Winsor School is an independent day school for academically motivated and promising girls in grades 5-12. Winsor offers a rigorous academic program balanced by the arts and physical education in an environment of warmth and personal attention. As a community, Winsor cherishes respect and generosity of spirit, and its mission underscores its commitment to diversity. Its size means girls build lasting friendships, and it encourages each girl to realize her own uniqueness and promise.

St. Andrew's is a community of highly engaged students and teachers all living together on a spectacular 2,200-acre campus. Fully committed to our rigorous academic program, our students are dynamic, actively exploring their passions in athletics, the arts and service—both to humanity and to the environment. This close community is characterized by high expectations, trust, kindness and compassion. St. Andrew's values diversity. Over 40 percent of students receive over $4.5 million in financial aid. Students from all backgrounds bring their interests and passions—emerging as engaged and responsible citizens of the world.

As a college preparatory institution, St. Mark's School of Texas prepares boys and young men for each successive step of their academic careers. It is our mission to educate the "whole boy," providing each of our students with the tools necessary to be successful in and out of the classroom. Additionally, as a boys' school we are able to address clearly and directly the particular characteristics and learning needs that boys exhibit. Our highly qualified and outstanding faculty has carefully crafted a rich and varied curriculum aimed at helping students acquire knowledge and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Teachers make sure that students go well beyond simply learning the facts. Marksmen read, write, and think critically across the arts and sciences and at all grade levels. The School's major objective is to prepare young men for lives of responsibility and leadership in a competitive and ever-changing world. To this end, we profess and uphold certain values including integrity, honor, courage, acceptance of responsibility for one's actions, the ability to defer gratification in pursuit of one's goals, service to the broader community, and commitment to working with others to make a difference on campus and in the world.

Known for academic rigor and close faculty-student relationships, Taft fosters personal responsibility, honor, and an achievement ethic in all areas of school life: intellectual, artistic, athletic, and extracurricular. Our 220-acre campus features: 59,500-volume library; Lady Ivy Kwok Wu Science and Math Center; Sony Virtuoso Language Lab; Mark W. Potter Art Gallery; 2 theaters; 18-hole golf course; 2 ice hockey arenas; 16 tennis courts (4 indoor); 8 squash courts; six-lane, all-weather track; 11 playing fields; 200-course curriculum. A diverse student body from 33 states and 27 countries is supported with $6.6 million in aid.

The Roxbury Latin School is a small, independent day school for boys in grades 7-12, located on a spacious 117 acre campus in West Roxbury, MA. Founded by John Eliot in 1645, in the reign of King Charles the First, it is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. Roxbury Latin's endowment and the generosity of its alumni, parents, and friends enable the School to maintain a distinguished faculty, to charge a relatively low tuition, and to admit and enroll boys without regard to their parents' ability to pay. The opportunities afforded by the School are therefore available to a uniquely diverse student body from all segments of the greater Boston community...

Suffield Academy has 420 students from more than 25 countries and 20 American states. The school is located between New York and Boston with easy access to major international airports. Suffield has distinctive four-year college counseling and leadership development programs. More than $120 million has been invested in the Suffield campus over the past decade with new facilities for academic, athletics, arts, and community life. In 2026 more than 1,100 students applied for 120 available spaces at Suffield Academy.

Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to providing students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. In a nurturing and supportive environment, we offer a challenging program that stimulates individuals to achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative and social endeavors. We are actively committed to diversity. We expect and promote moral responsibility, and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community. Our goal is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world.

Founded in 1865, St. Mark’s School is a premier coeducational boarding and day school serving students in grades 9–12. Located in Southborough, Massachusetts, just 25 miles west of Boston, our 250-acre campus features picturesque buildings, expansive fields, and faculty homes that create a true sense of community. At St. Mark’s, 374 students are guided by an exceptional faculty through a rigorous academic program complemented by robust offerings in athletics, the arts, leadership, and spiritual life. Our close-knit environment fosters meaningful relationships and supports students as they grow both intellectually and personally. With an average class size of 10 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1, students benefit from individualized attention and deep engagement in the classroom. Our curriculum includes more than 20 advanced courses, along with distinctive signature programs such as the STEM Fellowship, History Fellowship, Global Diploma, and Classics Diploma. These opportunities encourage students to pursue their interests at a high level while developing critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness. St. Mark’s is committed to cultivating character, leadership, and a strong sense of purpose. Our diverse and motivated student body is inspired by passionate educators who challenge and support them to reach their full potential. Graduates leave St. Mark’s exceptionally well prepared for success at highly selective colleges and universities, and for lives defined by courage, integrity, and impact. We invite you to take a closer look and discover what makes the St. Mark’s experience truly distinctive.

One can’t help but be captivated by the enthusiasm, curiosity, creativity, and genuine warmth of the very special group of adults and young people from around the country and around the world who live and learn together in this 100 percent boarding community. In this day and age when we are all grappling with an increasing pace of change, competitive environment, and complexity of our shrinking global community, Episcopal is uniquely positioned to prepare our students not just to excel in outstanding colleges and universities but to take their place as caring and gifted leaders on a local and global level. For more than 175 years our students have thrived in our school’s rich array of academic offerings, embraced our commitment to personal honor, ethical leadership, and spiritual growth, and been guided and inspired by the close and caring relationships they develop with the adults here. Preparation for true leadership in this quickly changing future, however, demands that we offer our students even more. Our school’s innovative approach to curriculum and program that dives deeply into the opportunities and global connections of Washington, D.C., sets us apart and offers our students an educational experience unlike any other.

BASIS Independent Schools is a national networkof PreK–12 private, secular schools that educatestudents to the highest international levels. BASISCurriculum Schools are consistently recognized asthe most accelerated and top performing schools inthe world.BASIS Independent Manhattan is a vibrant school community in a setting that fuels discovery and connectivity between students, teachers, and ideas. The school is uniquely situated in one of the most culturally rich and stimulating cities in the world, affording students and staff access to endless museums, parks, galleries, and more.