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.

The Quarry Lane School is known for academic excellence. It strives to provide every student with an educational program that establishes high achievement levels. Intellectual curiosity, creativity and physical well-being are emphasized along with developing character and leadership skills. Quarry Lane School offers three distinct Academic Tracks: College Prep., International Baccalaureate High School Diploma Programme and the Science, Engineering and Technology Track

Viewpoint School, an independent coeducational school with Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, offers a rigorous college preparatory education in a nurturing environment. An integral part of the educational process of Viewpoint is the development of a love of learning and of those qualities which provide strength and direction for a lifetime. Viewpoint recognizes the uniqueness of each child and is committed to the identification, preservation, and development of that individuality.

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.

Mounds Park Academy is a PreK-12 private college preparatory school in Saint Paul where academic rigor with meaning and purpose prepares students to stir the human spirit, stand for justice, and shake the world. MPA is ranked the #2 Private School in Minnesota.

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 1907, St. John’s Prep is an all-boys school that has provided an incredible academic experience to over 17,000 graduates, guiding students towards becoming their best selves for over 116 years. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, about 20 minutes north of Boston, St. John’s Prep’s beautiful 175-acre campus is home to approximately 1,500 young men from grades 6 through 12, making it the largest private school in the metro Boston area. Graduates of St. John’s Prep go onto some of the best colleges and universities in the world, including all Ivy League Schools and Top 10 universities such as University of Chicago and Duke University.

The mission of Thayer Academy is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good. Thayer Academy provides a rigorous and challenging college preparatory education that attracts students from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and academic backgrounds. The Academy seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to realize their potential in college and beyond. At Thayer we believe that students will find academic success when given opportunities for individual achievement and self-expression. The Thayer curriculum strives to instill fundamental knowledge and study skills while stimulating intellectual curiosity and growth. Furthermore, the curriculum and Thayer environment combine to encourage students to understand and appreciate different cultures, develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster a concern for others.

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.

At Springside Chestnut Hill Academy we educate students to be innovative leaders, breakthrough thinkers, and imaginative problem solvers. We challenge students to learn in powerful new ways, engage in active inquiry, hone skills of creative and analytic thinking, and celebrate the joy of discovery. Through a rigorous college-preparatory program grounded in project- and passion-based learning, we prepare our students for their future as active learners and responsible global citizens. Blending the best of single-sex education and co-education, we empower and prepare our young men and women to meet challenges with courage, integrity, and respect. The school’s premier facilities, from maker spaces to turf fields, draw students from over 100 zip codes. Signature programs include entrepreneurial leadership, robotics and engineering, classic and tech-forward arts, a boots-on outdoor education, and an academically rigorous, college-prep courseload for students in Upper School.

Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a college preparatory, independent day school. A diverse, inclusive community, Harley is coeducational and nonsectarian. We provide a balanced education that inspires academic excellence, encourages joy in learning, and promotes intellectual and physical fitness. We value respectful discourse, collaborative learning, and service to others. Financial aid, wrap care, and transportation are available.

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

Sierra Canyon is an academically excellent college preparatory school committed to an environment in which students realize their greatest intellectual, ethical, and physical promise. We are defined by an energized, attentive, and diverse student-teacher ratio.

It's where the energetic one has the time and space to get up and go, and the curious one finds the inspiration to embark on an epic quest. It's where the always-singing-and-dancing one takes the stage for the first time, and the playful one powers on not only his computer but his imagination, and brings a toy to life. The bright one, the quiet one, the wise one, the one who always sits in the back of the class, the one who sits up front, the doer, the dreamer, the thinker, the leader. Whoever you are, whatever you love, wherever you want to go, there's a special place for you to learn and grow. Sewickley Academy. For who you are. For who you will become. Founded in 1838, Sewickley Academy is the oldest coeducational, independent, private school in Pittsburgh. A college-preparatory day school located approximately 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Sewickley Academy enrolls approximately 690 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. All grades are located on a single 16-acre campus, with an additional 14 acres nearby containing athletic fields and tennis courts.

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 1907, Polytechnic School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. With high academic standards as its cornerstone, the school has developed a broad curriculum with outstanding programs in the performing and visual arts, athletics, and community service. Polytechnic School is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an exceptional place for children to learn and to grow. The school is organized into three divisions