While academics are crucial, high school is also about finding an environment where your child can explore interests, uncover new passions, and mature. U.S. private schools offer distinct programs, each with a unique learning environment designed to foster intellectual growth, personal development, and professional preparation.
Below, you'll find two sets of custom school recommendations tailored to your child's unique profile: one based on personality and interests, and another that also considers their academic achievements.
Scroll down to discover the perfect school match for your child—where their passions can thrive and their potential knows no bounds!
These schools align with your child's personality and interests. As top tier institutions, they require a strong academic record. Admission success will depend on meeting each school's academic, extracurricular, and interview requirements.
Deerfield offers a warm and supportive environment for students, with a lot of collaboration among the students across classes, clubs, and co-curricular activities.
Academics take center stage, with an extensive curriculum of AP courses, independent study, and robust support. Students are intellectually engaged citizens who enrich classroom discussions. They are encouraged to challenge themselves and pursue academic passions.
Clubs and organizations play a major role in life at the Academy. With over 100 clubs and activities, Deerfield offers diverse opportunities for students to pursue passions in the arts, leadership, community service, and more. Athletics are also central to the experience, with interscholastic sports helping build community and lifelong fitness habits. Co-curricular activities are required of all Deerfield students in every term of their enrollment.
Webb attracts socially confident, academically driven students who thrive in a tight-knit community. Students are intellectually curious and eager to take on rigor, with a focus on research and independent learning.
With high academic intensity as a college prep school, Webb appeals to curious, confident students. The Stanford-inspired curriculum provides an interdisciplinary foundation in 9th and 10th grade before juniors and seniors craft customized programs. Signature courses like mandatory paleontology give students meaningful research experience. The arts, sports, and clubs round out the experience for fun and balance.
While arts, sports and clubs round out the experience, providing fun and balance, they are not overly competitive or pre-professional in nature. The focus remains on preparing students for college through academic excellence and research proficiency.
These schools align with both your child's personality and their current SSAT score. They offer an environment that matches your child's academic profile and personal interests.
The school is best suited for students who have a special interest in academics, arts or solo-ports and are pro active to build the experience they want.
Student community is very diverse with mixed skill (art, STEM, Humanities, athletics) and personalities.
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