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

Established in 1863, and located in Honolulu, Hawaii, 'Iolani School is a culturally diverse, co-educational, college preparatory school for over 1900 students in grades K-12 founded upon Christian values. We are recognized as one of the top college preparatory schools in the United States and have more than 150 years of history embracing students from around the world. Academic excellence and personal growth flourish in an atmosphere that is challenging and competitive, yet caring and nurturing. Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, 'Iolani develops liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for college and ready to assume their responsibilities as active, moral citizens.

The Academy of the Holy Family (AHF), a Catholic high school for young women, was founded in 1874. We are located in the New England countryside approximately two hours away from Boston and three hours from New York City. The Academy has educated young women from the United States and abroad. A tight-knit school community, AHF offers its students the opportunity to express their faith and learn in a comfortable atmosphere. Classes are small, enabling students to receive individual attention. Courses offered include college prep, honors and some advanced placement classes. Our international students have English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for ESL classes. The faculty consists of both religious and lay persons. At the Academy we strive to "Pursue knowledge; embrace the truths of Christ; respond to the needs of others." Our young women are confident, active in the community and graduate from AHF, ready to attend various colleges and universities. We often hear from our alumnae and realize the impact the Academy has made on them- successful careers, yes, as well as bringing a sense of family to wherever their path in life has taken them.

The Academy of the New Church Girls School and Boys School are separate schools that share faculty, facilities and certain classes. This unique arrangement allows us to honor the complementary nature of males and females by providing single-sex courses and activities where appropriate, but also co-ed courses and activities where that is desirable. ANC Secondary Schools are religious institutions, seeking to integrate into our program the teachings of the Old and New Testament, seen in the light of the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is part of the network of 22 Sacred Heart schools in the United States, and of a worldwide community of Sacred Heart schools in 41 countries around the world. As a community, we believe the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education enable students to live lives of faith, intellectual excellence, responsibility to self and community and personal integrity.

Founded in 1933, Admiral Farragut Academy is a private coeducational boarding and day school located on a scenic waterfront campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. Serving students in grades K–12, the Academy is known for its strong college-preparatory academics, leadership development, and personalized learning environment. Farragut offers small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community that helps students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Students have access to unique signature programs including Aviation, Marine Science, Scuba, Engineering, Sailing, and STEM, providing hands-on experiences. With a diverse student body representing countries from around the world, Admiral Farragut Academy prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Welcome to Andrews Osborne Academy, where diversity thrives, and excellence is our standard. Situated within the heart of a vibrant community, our school embraces students from over 30 countries, creating a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. At our school, we take pride in our Global Scholar Program, which provides students with unique opportunities to engage with global issues, develop cross-cultural understanding, and cultivate the skills necessary to thrive in an interconnected world. Our boarding community adds to the dynamic atmosphere, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where students from near and far come together to form lasting friendships and unforgettable experiences. Academically, we offer an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, empowering our students to challenge themselves and reach their fullest potential. Whether pursuing STEM fields, humanities, or beyond, our rigorous curriculum prepares students for success in college and beyond. In addition to our stellar academic offerings, our school boasts an exceptional arts program, nurturing creativity and artistic expression in various forms. From visual arts to performing arts, our students have the opportunity to explore their passions and showcase their talents on a grand stage. Conveniently located within 20 minutes of downtown Cleveland, our school offers the best of both worlds – access to the vibrant cityscape and the tranquility of our picturesque campus. Join us at our school, where diversity, excellence, and opportunity converge to create an unparalleled educational experience. Welcome to a place where every student is celebrated, empowered, and inspired to make a difference in the world.

Annie Wright Schools is an IB World School where global learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive travel program—featuring international trips, cultural immersions, and experiential learning across continents—brings the IB curriculum to life and helps students develop real‑world confidence and perspective. Located in the Greater Seattle area and grounded in character, service, and global citizenship, Annie Wright prepares students to explore the world with purpose and lead with compassion.

Applewild is a co-ed, day (3 mos - 9th grade) and junior boarding (4th - 9th grade) school that offers a student-centered learning experience with high quality academics, small classes, and extensive arts & clubs. At Applewild we believe that the ages of three to fifteen are the most important in a child's education, the foundation upon which all future success is built. Applewild's program empowers students to develop their academic abilities, discover their strengths and talents, and practice the school's core values of: respect, fairness, responsibility, compassion, cooperation, honesty, and civic-mindedness. Applewild students learn in an inclusive global community with peers from 33 towns and several states and countries. We are a metacognitive school and we help each student to become the protagonist in their own education. Students graduate with strong metacognition skills, with the ability to independently plan, monitor, and reflect on their performance. Applewild School teaches 8th and 9th-grade students together in a thematic, interdisciplinary loop, a developmentally appropriate way to "launch" students powerfully to secondary school. Applewild graduates are poised to accept the challenge of rigorous academic work and are confident that they can make a difference in the world.Our growing residential program welcomes domestic and international students in 4th - 9th grade, with 5 and 7 day junior boarding options. We believe that our residential students do best when gathered together in small family-like groupings. It's not just a place to live, it's a place to grow. Our students develop executive function skills through our high-nurture, highly structured residential program.

Archbishop Riordan High School, an Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Marianist tradition, develops the character of young men and women and instills Christian values in an environment of academic excellence that reflects the cultural richness of the San Francisco Bay Area. Riordan is a co-ed catholic high school that challenges students to develop in multiple facets of their lives, academically, physically, and spiritually. Riordan's combines it's competitive environment and culture of family spirit to challenge students to Think More, Do More, and Be More.

Army & Navy Academy is a College Preparatory Boarding & Day School that prepares boys in Grades 7-12 for success in college and far beyond. For over a century, the Academy`s emphasis on responsibility, accountability, and motivation has provided a life-changing experience for young men. Located on a beachfront campus in the safe quaint village of Carlsbad, California, the campus is at the northern tip of San Diego County.

Founded in 1900, Asheville School is an intentionally small co-ed boarding school set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, our supportive community is a place where all are known and valued. In their time on our campus, students develop strong character and essential life skills through a rigorous academic curriculum and robust co-curricular offerings. They leave here ready to shape a changing world. Our beautiful home along 300 idyllic acres is a safe haven where students learn and thrive both in and outside of the classroom. Framed by mountains, criss-crossed by walking paths, and dotted by pines, it is a place where we feel inspired, connected, and welcome. This special stamp of soil is more than a picturesque learning environment; it defines our experience.

To leverage the power of place-based education, APIS has established a global network of campuses under one school: an East Asia campus in Seoul, South Korea, and a West campus in Hau‘ula, Hawai‘i. The 97-acre Hawai‘i campus on the North Shore of O‘ahu is a safe learning environment, where students from Hawai‘i and around the world build relationships, explore passions, and become leaders. APIS was founded in 2007 on the belief that students should authentically engage in global learning experiences. Through project-based learning, frequent field trips, outdoor learning, internships, community service, and opportunities to study in their Seoul campus, APIS students learn from what is real and meaningful.

Our statement of purpose describes our mission: "Auburn Adventist Academy exists to nurture students in the ways of Christ by opening avenues of knowledge, skills, values, and service. Through competent, compassionate teaching, we endeavor to guide students that they may become of Christ convicted, to Christ committed, for Christ compelled." Established in 1919, Auburn Adventist Academy is a private coeducational Christian boarding and day high school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With a vibrant spiritual atmosphere, superior academics, and a friendly and accepting student body, Auburn is the perfect place to pursue educational excellence.

Avon Old Farms School understands how to teach boys. By leveraging relational learning, we breathe life into academia while challenging each individual to persevere in the pursuit of self-discovery. Our traditionally-structured and well-balanced environment refines character traits young men need to be successful throughout their entire life. Our unique brotherhood is diverse and inclusive: young men from all over the globe excel in leadership and build lasting friendships. ACADEMICS: Our REAL (Relational, Experiential, Active, and Lifelong) Learning program propels boys to learn strategically how the male mind works best. ARTS: Our art program has won more awards than any other school in the state and our Director of Arts was named the Connecticut Teacher of the Year! ATHLETICS: Every student has a place to be active, be a part of a team, and grow in strength and ability. In the classroom, in the art studio, on the athletic fields, AND IN LIFE ...Avon inspires excellence.

Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock is a two-year boarding and day program designed to prepare 9th and 10th graders to start college early. Within six years of entering Bard Academy as a high school freshman, a student who matriculates into Bard College at Simon’s Rock after Grade 10 will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree by around age 20. The Academy curriculum is designed and taught by college professors who also teach undergraduate courses at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. Many of our students will take advantage of our 3/2 dual-degree programs in STEM with Columbia University and Dartmouth College, allowing them to receive both a bachelor's degree from an Ivy League institution and Bard College by the age of 20-21!

Since 1893, Baylor has been one of the premier college-preparatory schools in the U.S. Our beautiful 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and only five minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Students enjoy the benefits that come from small classes, a unique leadership program and innovative curriculum, an exceptional faculty that includes 100 educators with advanced degrees, vast extracurricular choices, and nationally recognized athletic teams. Graduates are admitted to colleges and universities nationwide, including some of the most selective schools in the world.

In 1940, Columbia International University founded a Christian high school in Asheville, North Carolina. It was named Ben Lippen, a Scottish Phrase meaning “Mountain of Trust.” In 1988, Ben Lippen School moved to Columbia, SC. Today, it has more than 800 students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade. Ben Lippen High School is an independent, rigorous, college preparatory Christian school which includes Honors, AP, Dual Credit, and a diverse selection of electives and co-curricular activities. This culturally rich student body is taught by a strong faculty, most of whom hold advanced degrees. To prepare students to lead and work in the 21st century, the curriculum incorporates critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaborative skills.

Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a co-ed college preparatory boarding and day school for 425 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Massachusetts. Berkshire’s signature programs, including Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, and the Pro Vita Winter Session, are offered along with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. These programs are designed to expand the minds, provide real-world experiences, and distinguish our students in an increasingly competitive college process. With a range of artistic and athletic offerings and national recognition for our efforts in sustainability, Berkshire provides an extraordinary setting in which students are encouraged to learn in the words of the School motto: Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, “Learning, not just for school but for life.”

Founded in 1946, Besant Hill offers nearly 80 years of educational excellence on a breathtaking 520-acre campus in Ojai, California - just 90 minutes from Los Angeles. While our campus is expansive, our community is intentionally small, with a maximum enrollment of 100 students and a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio. This personalized, boutique environment ensures every student is known, supported, and inspired to thrive. With a globally diverse community, a 100% college placement rate, and strong connections to top U.S. universities, Besant Hill provides an exceptional place to learn, grow, and prepare for a bright future in sunny Southern California.

Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey, located 65 miles from New York City. As members of an inclusive, vibrant community, 460 students pursue a superior college preparatory education and explore their passions in the arts, athletics, academics and service. Strong faculty-student relationships foster personalized learning opportunities and academic achievement, while our cross-curricular public speaking and leadership programs teach students to advocate for themselves and others. Blair graduates are empowered to become persons of great accomplishment and character who distinguish themselves at top colleges and as leaders in their professions and communities.