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2024 Best Schools in America

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  1. #5 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Harvard-Westlake School

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    Private School,

    STUDIO CITY, CA,

    7-12,

    176 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says At Harvard-Westlake School, the campus exudes academic excellence and a vibrant community spirit. Students engage in rigorous coursework, propelled by passionate and accomplished faculty. The....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,620,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #1 Best Public High Schools in America.

    The Davidson Academy

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    Public School,

    RENO, NV,

    5-12,

    83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I am a teacher and my husband is a bartender. Private school wasn't an option for us, and private school wouldn't have been able to meet our daughter's academic needs anyway. Our daughter wasn't...Now she is in her sixth year at the Davidson Academy, where she dominates the air hockey scene. She has the most wonderful friends and caring teachers. We moved here for the academics (and air...Davidson Academy is more than a school. In a world with limited opportunities for those without unlimited funds, Davidson Academy breaks down barriers and paves the way for students to reach their....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 172,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  3. #13 Best Private High Schools in America.

    St. John's School

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    Private School,

    HOUSTON, TX,

    K-12,

    118 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Throughout my time at SJS, I've felt strongly welcomed by the community. The sense of community is my favorite part about the school; the teachers love to support their students, and the students....

    Read 118 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,424,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  4. #15 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Horace Mann School

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    Private School,

    BRONX, NY,

    PK, K-12,

    154 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says A current HM parent whose child joined 9G, I had big expectations that have been exceeded. I expected the school to nurture our child's intellectual potential, it is the manner in which this has been....

    Read 154 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,793,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  5. #19 Best Private High Schools in America.

    Crystal Springs Uplands School

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    Private School,

    HILLSBOROUGH, CA,

    6-12,

    51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Crystal is definitely a humanities-focused school. The English and history programs are very demanding, and the honors-level classes require significant time and effort to excel. It's small, so a...Poor administration in areas such as food (as they continually negotiate the contract down) and a commitment to wasting time with endeavors like DEI and various mandatory meetings detract from the....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 565,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  6. #20 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Brearley School

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    Private School,

    NEW YORK, NY,

    K-12,

    95 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says The community is extremely supportive and nurturing with teachers who truly want to see you succeed. I am continually astounded by the dedication and care almost all teachers put into their courses...I have made so many wonderful memories during my time at the school through its numerous traditions and activities that I truly feel like I belong. I am so lucky to be a part of this community of....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 776,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  7. #21 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Loomis Chaffee School

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    Private School,

    WINDSOR, CT,

    9-12,

    147 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Loomis Chaffee was a wonderful school I was so grateful to attend all four years of my high school career. From my freshman year to my last year, Loomis's community was outstanding. Although I was....

    Read 147 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 736,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,

  8. #22 Best Private High Schools in America.

    The Lawrenceville School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ,

    9-12,

    182 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Lawrenceville students (and staff) would be more closely connected and fully engaged with one another if cell phone use was less prominent during the school day, at social functions and on Harkness....

    Read 182 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 822,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

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