The 25 best private high schools for getting into a top college
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A good high school education should not only provide students with a solid academic foundation but also equip them for the rigors of college.
Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, just released its 2016 rankings of the best private high schools in the country, specifically highlighting the best schools that prepare students for elite colleges.
To determine college readiness, Niche evaluated more than 8,000 schools on composite SAT and ACT scores, the caliber of colleges graduates attend, the percentage of students who matriculate to four-year colleges, and survey responses from students and parents. You can read the full breakdown of the methodology here.
Read on see the top 25 private schools that prepare students for life at a top college and beyond.
25. Riverdale Country School
Riverdale Country School/FacebookLocation: Bronx, New York
Average SAT score: 2130
Popular college choices: Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Wesleyan University
"Each teacher has their individual style but they all make the courses as engaging as possible," one senior said. "They are available to meet outside the class and are reachable by email. Students are encouraged to develop new ideas and present them to staff, such as a new class, club, or activity."
24. The Westminster Schools
The Westminster Schools/FacebookLocation: Atlanta, Georgia
Average SAT score: 2120
Popular college choices: University of Georgia, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania
"This is a great school academically, teachers are great in their subjects and are usually well-known individuals, hard curriculum, but has variety," a former student noted. "Be prepared to work. Also be prepared for that work to pay off once you graduate — college is extremely easy once you have graduated from Westminster!"
23. Polytechnic School
FacebookLocation: Pasadena, California
Average SAT score: 2100
Popular college choices: Stanford University, University of Southern California, University of California at Los Angeles
"Poly's academics are world-renowned and completely prepare students for the future that lays ahead of them," one Niche user said. "While academics are difficult, they are also both manageable, with a proper work ethic, and incredibly rewarding."
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