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Top 10 Private High Schools in the U.S.

Summary: Attending a top high school can help your chances of getting into a top college. Use this list of the best private schools to find one in your area.

Starting your children’s education off right will help lay the stepping stones for their future. Review this list of the top private high schools based on statistics, expert insights, and student and parent reviews. Other factors include SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio, and the quality of colleges that students consider. Niche has the full list of 100 schools to help you find one that is in your area.

  1. Phillips Academy in Andover Town, MA – The average SAT is 2180, ACT is 33. The student to teacher ratio is 7:1.
  2. Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH – The average SAT is 2100, ACT is 32. The student to teacher ratio is 6:1.
  3. Stanford Online High School in Stanford, CA – The average SAT is 2180, ACT is 33. The student to teacher ratio is 14:1.
  4. Paul’s School in Concord, NH – The average SAT is 2100, ACT is 32. The student to teacher ratio is 5:1.
  5. The Lawrenceville School in Lawrence Township, NJ – The average SAT is 2100, ACT is 32. The student to teacher ratio is 8:1.
  6. Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA – The average SAT is 2100, ACT is 32. The student to teacher ratio is 8:1.
  7. Groton School in Groton Town, MA – The average SAT is 2180, ACT is 33. The student to teacher to ratio is 7:1.
  8. Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford Town, CT – The average SAT is 2040, ACT is 31. The student to teacher to ratio is 8:1.
  9. The Hotchkiss School in Salisbury Town, CT – The average SAT is 2100, ACT is 32. The student to teacher ratio is 6:1.
  10. Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI – The average SAT is 2040, ACT is 31. The student to teacher ratio is 6:1.

Read Top Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Applied to Law School to learn more about what it takes to get into law school.

Source: https://k12.niche.com/rankings/private-high-schools/best-overall/

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