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

Since 1804, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has transformed students into confident, challenge-seeking global citizens. 400 students from 12 states and more than 30 nations experience exceptional academics with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (73% of faculty hold advanced degrees). WMA offers 25 AP courses, 66 clubs, 28 varsity teams, 26 Fine & Performing Arts offerings and personalized college counseling. 100% of graduates gain university admission, including Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and Yale. Innovative signature programs include the Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics & Finance (CEEF) and the iLab featuring 3D printers, CNC machines and robotics bays offering college-level experience. At WMA, rigorous academics meet genuine care, and students discover who they're meant to become.

Since 1905, McCallie has offered a premiere college preparatory boarding program for boys in grades 9-12. The student-administered honor code governs a community where academics and character are of equal importance. McCallie features over 40 student-centered organizations and an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities that include nationally recognized programs in athletics, the arts, and community service. McCallie also offers a coordinated program with Girls Preparatory School.

At Saint Mary’s School, we challenge girls academically – to be BOLD, to be INSPIRED, to be PREPARED, and to become EXTRAORDINARY. What sets Saint Mary's School apart from other schools? Our parents say it’s the safety in an urban environment, the small classes, and extraordinary univeristy admission services. Our students say it’s the sense of community, the Honor Code, “space to be yourself,” the location (near cultural centers, concerts, shopping, and restaurants), and feeling accepted and empowered in their learning and social growth. Two identity markers also make Saint Mary’s School a distinct option for high school: we are all-girls, and we are a boarding school, as well as a day school. In an all-girl environment, Saint Mary’s students enjoy not just equal opportunity, but every opportunity, and learning takes center stage without social distractions. Here girls are supported by a culture, climate, and community that together generate high levels of personal and academic self-confidence and a can-do attitude. It’s a place where it’s cool to work hard and be a good student. Saint Mary's offers the AP Capstone diploma program, so that students can develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and public speaking skills, culminating in a special designation. As a boarding school, Saint Mary’s provides a 24-hour learning environment focused on education supported by heightened interaction between students and their teachers, who see their work as a calling, not a job. Day students at Saint Mary’s have unique advantages, not found at other day schools, for extraordinary access to the school’s facilities, programs, and people—days and nights, weekdays and weekends. Of course, Saint Mary’s is more than college preparatory, independent, all-girls, day and boarding school. It is an honor code school, an Episcopal school, a tablet computer school, and an old school with a storied history and proud heritage. As one alumna aptly describes it, “Saint Mary’s is a fabulously modern take on a very traditional concept.”

Founded in 1850, San Domenico is California’s oldest independent school, located on a picturesque 515-acre campus just 16 miles north of San Francisco. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including both day and boarding options at the high school level, San Domenico provides an exceptional, values-based college preparatory education. Grounded in our core values of study, reflection, community, and service, we believe that true achievement is measured not just by academic success, but by the positive impact our graduates make in the world. At San Domenico, students are inspired to lead with integrity, think critically, and act compassionately, preparing them to thrive in college and beyond.

Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 8-12 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our students are self-confident, well-spoken, and prepared for college and life. Kind and moral, our students are inspired to lead for good. Here, every person is welcome, every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. Our beautiful 800-acre campus is home to 250 students, with 75 percent boarding on campus. Small classes ensure engagement and mastery of the material. A variety of AP courses allow interested students to pursue subjects in greater depth. Saint James students grow by trying new things. We offer competitive sports, a wide variety of clubs, service opportunities, and an excellent fine arts program that includes drama, dance, music, and visual arts. We seek to enroll well-rounded applicants who are eager to participate in a wide range of activities and want close and positive relationships with their teachers and fellow students.

Darlington is a preparatory school that gives day and boarding students the opportunity to discover their place in the global community. We do this by offering academic and extracurricular explorations personalized for each student, and led by teachers and staff who are exceptionally accessible and encouraging. Darlington students graduate with the confidence, connections, and compassion they need to succeed in college and their career, and be meaningful contributors to the greater good.

Located on the scenic California coast in Monterey, Santa Catalina School is an independent, Catholic, all-girls boarding and day school for Grades 9-12 that prepares students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Guided by expert faculty, students explore, discover, and deepen their passions and interests in academic and real-world settings. Through signature programs like our award-winning Marine Ecology Research Program and boundless opportunities in athletics, the arts, and more, girls learn from one another in a global community where lifelong friendships are forged. Grounded in relationships and service to others, Santa Catalina boasts a 75-year tradition of educating fearless and enthusiastic scholars equipped to enter the world with courage, grace, and compassion.

Sem is a suburban school in a small, historic city - Kingston. The student population is diverse and Sem boasts representation from 17 states and 35 countries. Two-thirds of our faculty live on campus. All students participate in at least one of over 20 varsity sports, a broad range of extracurricular activities, and community service programs. Extensive opportunities are available in performing and fine arts. Sem offers 160 courses (including 24 AP), small classes, challenging electives, and a student/teacher ratio of 8:1. Graduates are accepted to highly competitive colleges. We invite you to discover more about Sem and see why so many of our students and alumni have found their experience here has prepared them for success now and in the future. Wyoming Seminary inspires students to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and excellence by developing the critical skills and spirit of community necessary to succeed and serve in a global society - Mission Statement

Oregon Episcopal School is a vibrant day and boarding community where curiosity drives every experience. Set on a one-of-a-kind campus that feels as much like a living laboratory as it does a school, students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that comes to life in our EC3 Design Center. Here, ideas move from concept to creation, supported by industry-level scientific research tools and equipment that empower students to think and work like real-world scientists. Beyond the classroom, a dynamic range of athletics and extracurriculars invite students to explore their passions, including our distinctive Scholars Edge Fencing program, which blends academic rigor with elite training. At OES, students don’t just learn. They actively shape their education in a community that values creativity, challenge, and discovery.

Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a college prep boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate. The oldest boarding school in Connecticut, and 11th-oldest in the country, CA’s historic 104-acre campus is nestled in the bucolic but central town of Cheshire, just two hours from both Boston and New York. With approximately 395 students from 18 states and 13 countries, the Academy tailors education to the personal goals of each student. Many students choose to stretch their intellectual boundaries by taking one of 32 advanced International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme courses, and the school offers a Mandarin language option for the IB Diploma as well. This internationally respected program offers a global perspective, challenging students to be independent, critical thinkers concerned and involved with the world around them. With 21 interscholastic athletic teams, 10 non-competitive offerings, many performing and visual arts options, there's a passion to be uncovered for all students. The Academy also offers unique Art & Music Major programs for those who plan to continue on to an arts or design program at the university level, as well as the Global Citizenship Diploma Distinction, and executive leadership coaching in the Roxbury Center for Learning & Leadership.

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.

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.

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.