Founded in 1851, Buffalo Seminary is a small, selective, independent, college preparatory girls' residential and day school. Buffalo Seminary is dedicated to being a school where integrity, honesty, tolerance, and concern for others are dominant forces. Through implementation of a one-to-one laptop program, we integrate technology within our hands-on liberal arts curriculum. Within the humanities, we utilize the Harkness method. Harkness discussion is a teaching and learning method involving students seated in a large, oval configuration to discuss ideas in an encouraging, open-minded environment with only occasional or minimal teacher intervention.

CFS is a boarding and day school for talented boys in grades nine through twelve. CFS offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum in an intimate setting, with a total enrollment of less than 200 and an average class size of just ten students. The curriculum is designed to prepare our students to gain entrance to – and succeed at – the finest colleges and universities. Our curriculum is technology-infused, with each student receiving his own laptop and with internet access in every classroom and dorm room. Instruction is led by a seasoned faculty with an average tenure of more than 15 years and of whom 70% hold advanced degrees; most live within five minutes of campus. Education at CFS, however, is not limited to the traditional classroom. Students learn equally important lessons on our athletic fields, competing in 11 interscholastic sports, and in our music program, with advanced offerings in choir and music history and theory. Students can explore their creative side in the expansive art studio, with classes in a variety of media including clay, graphic design, and printmaking. Hobbies become passions, and perhaps careers, in nearly 20 extra-curricular clubs and activities, ranging from chess, math, and digital photography, to poetry, a literary magazine, and the student newspaper. The vital importance of character, caring, and giving back to the community is stressed through a community service program. Our inclusive chapel program allows each student to explore the spiritual elements in his life.

Located 10 miles from Boston, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is a coeducational college preparatory school. At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, we cultivate intellectual courage, creative ambition, and unwavering empathy. As a result, our students develop a sense of strength, engagement, and awareness that drives them to achieve their best. CH-CH offers 200 boarding and day students a richly diverse cultural and academic environment and opportunities to engage in the arts, athletics, and community service.

An Episcopal School for Boys, Christ School provides strong college preparation for boys of solid academic ability. School hallmarks include small classes (10-12 boys); AP and honors courses in all subjects; extensive extracurricular opportunities; and an outstanding faculty. The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Athletics include 17 teams in 11 sports, which in many cases assures places for boys. Graduates attend leading national universities. Founded in 1900 Christ School sits on a beautiful campus just south of Asheville, NC.

Best Boarding School in Virginia! Located one hour from Richmond (city capital of Virginia) and near Washington, DC. Christchurch is an excellent choice for international students. Students and teachers live on campus. CCS has many great weekend activities. Chinese families may be far away, but they are an important part of the CCS community. CCS Directors visit China twice each year. Students can stay with Christchurch over school holidays. CCS offers transportation to airports and TOEFL test centers. CCS is an official SAT/ACT Test and Test Prep Center. 90% of CCS graduates attend one of their top three college choices. 90% of the Class of 2019 were accepted to universities on Princeton Review's Top School list. The student to teacher ratio is 6:1. CCS offers 21 advanced courses. 70% of CCS students board. More than 70% of CCS faculty hold advanced degrees from top universities. CCS has #1-ranked sailing team in America. Graduates include two Pulitzer Prize winners.

Intentionally sized at 180 students, relationships are at the core of the CRMS experience. The curriculum is a perfect blend of traditional college-prep academics infused with project-based learning and teaching excellence -- your teachers will know you, engage you, and inspire you to think in ways you haven’t before. Learning at CRMS also means experiencing outdoor adventure through trips (four trips per year), mountain sports (climbing, skiing, biking and kayaking) and service learning programs (domestic and international). Students at CRMS learn by doing and creativity is celebrated throughout the program including an unrivaled art offerings (blacksmithing, glassblowing, silversmithing, ceramics, and graphic design) and a school-wide passion for music production and performance. If you are ready to explore a small school, in an unrivaled mountain setting, offering college-prep academics, in partnership with a powerful outdoor and service learning program; where relationships are the foundation for growth -- please visit crms.org to learn more.

Delphian School is a proficiency-based, co-educational, international day and boarding school located in Oregon on a 720-acre campus providing students with a beautiful and safe learning environment. The Delphian program aims to create graduates who embody the four points of the school logo: ethics, integrity, leadership, and knowledge. Most would describe a Delphian graduate as uniquely driven and resilient. With the guidance of expertly trained and caring faculty, students learn to be self-learners, gain excellent research and application skills, and operate responsibly in an increasingly technological world. Delphian does not grade on a curve, weight grades, post grades, or rank its students. Rather than focusing on the memorization of information to pass a test, students earn credits when they can demonstrate 100% understanding of each subject through one-on-one comprehensive exams which are designed to gauge student’s abilities and understanding gained. Our rigorous academic program is balanced by a practical program that provides hands-on learning through a robust selection of required and elective opportunities. All students participate in more than two hours of co-curricular activities daily, such as interscholastic sports, coding and game design, graphic design, creative writing, video production, ceramics, music, photography, and woodworking. Students' responsibilities include daily “student services”, such as dorm operations, student snack bar management, community service activities, school cleanliness, weekend trips, school tours, and more. Eventually, all students transition from student service to leadership positions on the student council which gives them many opportunities to make critical decisions about school activities in a real-world setting. To help students shape their interests into future careers, Delphian offers a comprehensive career and college advisement program that includes researching and creating a college list, preparing for and scheduling standardized testing, and presenting themselves professionally in their college applications. Delphian uses our personalized curriculum to help students study and prepare for AP testing in as many as 36 different subjects. Our college and career preparation process begins early in the high school program, where students work closely with their academic supervisor and our Career and College Advisor to research and map out their academic and practical programs to help prepare them for their future.

Dunn is located 28 miles northeast of Santa Barbara, California, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The philosophy of Dunn School is based on the conviction that the depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to the process of education. Our academic curriculum offers AP courses in thirteen subject areas. The personal and social growth of each student is enhanced by our exceptional fine and performing arts programs, co-curricular athletics, and outdoor education. All Dunn graduates are prepared for the college of their choice.

Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding school, educating young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth. We learn in a stunning environment: Spread over 42 acres in the San Gabriel Mountains, the campus occupies the site of the former Flintridge Hotel. Students enjoy breathtaking views, which provides a unique location for reflection. We challenge ourselves academically: Students are taught critical-thinking skills that apply just as easily to a catapult experiment on the field as to an analysis of "The Catcher in the Rye." We make sure girls take center stage, while drawing upon all that we know about how they grow and learn. It's the combination of the community, culture and climate girls' schools offer that makes for such a transformative experience.

At Foxcroft, young women discover and enhance their academic and personal strengths in a community where 80% of the faculty lives on campus. Students from 20 states and 8 countries (64% boarding) enjoy a rigorous curriculum enriched by events such as the Goodyear Fellow Program, a two-week interim program, Niblack Lecture Series, and the Poetry Festival. With a 7:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 10, the faculty emphasizes collaboration, a proven way that girls learn best. The 500-acre campus is 50 miles west of Washington, D.C.

Fryeburg Academy, founded in 1792, is a dynamic day and boarding school located near the White Mountain national forest and recreation area. Only one hour from the city of Portland, Maine, this historic institution is home to a diverse student body representing over 20 countries and 10 states. Our intimate boarding program is set in the context of a larger school, providing boarding students the opportunity to participate in a full array of curricular and extracurricular offerings uncommon in small boarding schools. Fryeburg Academy offers 14 advanced placement courses, a full range of ESOL courses, and a tutorial program. Extracurricular offerings include 24 varsity sports, 15 clubs and award winning theater and music programs. Recent campus improvements include the addition of the Bion Cram Library, the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, the Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena and the Harvey Dow Gibson Recreation Center.

Located in the extraordinary mountain setting of Bethel, Maine, Gould provides a unique environment where students dare, dream, discover, and achieve their potential. Our students explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world in the mountains, rivers, and lakes that surround our campus. A close partnership with Sunday River Resort provides students an unmatched opportunity to pursue interests in recreational and competitive snow sports, fostering a lifelong passion for active and healthy lifestyles. Gould’s mission guides students to be “creative, courageous, and resilient,” inspiring academic excellence and an adventurous spirit. Our interdisciplinary curriculum challenges students to think critically and solve problems creatively. Living in our close-knit community fosters meaningful relationships and personal growth. I exposure to a wide range of cultures and perspectives is at the heart of a Gould education. In addition to a campus community representing a variety of cultures, states, and countries, all students have the opportunity to travel or study internationally during their four years at Gould. Gould’s innovative and talented faculty provides a rigorous academic experience, promoting a love for learning and intellectual pursuit. Faculty embody and model our core values - Curiosity, Creativity, Courage, and Kindness - creating a welcoming community where students embark on a journey of self-discovery and emerge as confident, compassionate leaders prepared to positively impact their world. More than ‘just a school,’ Gould is a transformative experience that prepares students for a life of fulfillment and purpose.

Hawai’i Preparatory Academy provides boarding students in grades 6-12 (plus Post-Graduate) with a full range of academic and extra-curricular experiences in a safe, small close-knit community. The school takes advantage of its unique location with access to the ocean, volcanoes, biological and climatic diversity, unparalleled opportunities in researching environmental sustainability, as well as a rich Hawaiian history and culture. HPA also offers a summer school for students from around the world. Hawai’i Preparatory Academy consistently provides each student with the academic credentials to gain admission into top U.S. colleges and universities.

Boarding and Day · Co-ed College Prep · Grades 6–12 & Postgraduate · Hebron, Maine 40% Honors and AP classes · 21 Varsity and JV sports · Outdoor Education · Academic Guidance Support · Health and Wellness supports  · 100% college placement.  Belonging and Becoming.  Students from across the U.S. and around the world come to Hebron Academy to pursue their passion, broaden theirs perspective, and find their purpose in our community. Hebron’s faculty, led by our academic principles, empower students to become personally accountable and engaged in their learning and educational experience. At our small coed community of 250 students, we understand the value of providing students with the knowledge, guidance, and support necessary to make informed, educated, and healthy life choices. Hebron’s mission emphasizes cultivating a culture of trust, respect for self and others, and inclusion. The resulting warm, welcoming and nurturing community provides a strong foundation of support and enables our focus on mental health and wellness promotion to permeate broadly throughout our students’ experience. By teaching life skills, offering a comprehensive approach to academic coaching, promoting social connectedness, identifying students at risk, encouraging health seeking behaviors, and providing evidenced-based mental health services, we are committed to supporting the holistic needs of our student body. Along with the effectiveness of the supports available, care and consideration are maintained to ensure easy access, without stigma, for all.

Idyllwild Arts Academy offers intensive, specialized arts training and challenging college-prep academics to talented young artists from around the world. On our idyllic mountaintop campus, students learn from a distinguished faculty of working professional artists. Graduates of Idyllwild Arts excel in every professional arts discipline, including Broadway theatre, primetime television, classical and jazz music, motion pictures, graphic design, dance, and more. Our arts majors include: MUSIC | VISUAL ARTS | THEATRE | CREATIVE WRITING | DANCE | FASHION DESIGN | FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA | INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS Outside of our regular school year, Idyllwild Arts offers summer workshops that include Jazz in the Pines, ESL, Native American Arts, and a full menu of Arts Intensives. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides arts instruction and experiences of the highest caliber to a diverse student population of all ages and abilities.

Kents Hill School was established in 1824. It is a small co-educational private boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The school is located in Maine, a 2.5-hour drive north of Boston. Kents Hill School is known for its small classes, with a low teacher-student ratio (6:1). Students come from more than 20 US states and nearly 20 countries. The school offers a wealth of courses, including the new 4-D Curriculum designed in a partnership with a Harvard University researcher; its strengths are math and science, English and history, and ESL. Athletics are strong and the facilities are the best in Northern New England. College Counseling for top universities is a focus. The school provides a friendly, caring and encouraging learning environment for students from all over the world. The AP course of mathematics and science in this school won the Siemens Award for excellence in AP testing. It is one of only 12 schools in the United States to receive this award and the only school in Maine to receive this honor. In addition, the school has excellent physical education courses. The school has a good atmosphere, and every teacher, student, and faculty member is very caring and friendly. There is a smile on every student's face, whether in the classroom, restaurant, or stadium, the school strives to make students feel at home.

La Lumiere School shapes the complete student in character, scholarship, and faith. One hour from Chicago, our curriculum, small classes, and dedicated faculty provide an academic environment with emphasis on the individual learner. The core of our mission is to nurture and develop the whole individual in an academically challenging environment. This foundation provides La Lumiere graduates with a distinct advantage over most of their peers: they are trained to think critically, articulate clearly, and take action confidently -- with a solid awareness of morals and values. Our rigorous education, personal relationships, and focus on values create a rich learning environment for students. They are known by faculty, staff and other students from all grades. This familiarity enables our students to make lasting connections, engage in academics, participate socially, and define their path. Weekly activities, compulsory after school activities, a distinctive theatre program, and a competitive science team provide opportunities for students to explore their interests outside the classroom. A diverse campus population completes the La Lumiere experience.

Welcome to the Linsly School! Thank you for your interest in our school. For more than two centuries, Linsly has successfully educated and shaped the lives of thousands of students. If you are exploring Linsly as a prospective student or parent, we hope this website gives you a better understanding of the school and provides insights into the vast opportunities and experiences we offer. Founded in 1814, the Linsly School is a private, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, we offer college preparatory classes that combine the traditional values of hard work, respect, honor, honesty, and self-discipline within a challenging academic program designed to unlock the potential of each student. The family-like atmosphere at our school helps students grow and develop under the guidance of faculty members who know them by name and care about their future. Our strong academic program provides students with an emphasis on foundational skills, a challenging college preparatory curriculum, and a commitment to lifelong learning necessary for success in college and beyond. With 100% college placement, Linsly's record as an excellent college preparatory academy speaks for itself. We understand that education is more than test scores and college acceptance letters. Every day, our students live many of life's most important principles: responsibility, commitment, time management, sportsmanship, maturity, and even disappointment. Comprehensive in nature, the Linsly experience extends well beyond the requirements of the classroom. Linsly encourages students to develop their physical skills and realize individual interests through a well-managed program of athletics and extracurricular activities. Linsly’s "no cut / no quit" policy ensures a spot for all students on athletic teams, and requires them to honor their commitments. A respect for competition and sportsmanship, an appreciation for sound physical health, and a willingness to persevere through challenges are values promoted throughout Linsly’s athletic program. Complementing the athletic program, Linsly’s clubs, organizations, and interest groups present students with meaningful opportunities to make connections and contribute to the school community. My wife Aimee and I are proud to be a part of this wonderful school, and we are honored to call Linsly home. Sincerely, Justin Zimmerman Head of School

Midland School, located on a 2,860-acre ranch at the edge of the Los Padres National Forest, has been the leader of place-based and experiential college preparatory education since 1932. Everything we do—from the courses we choose to teach to how we maintain our campus to the way we feed ourselves—originates from an intentional curriculum that focuses not only on college preparatory classes, but also on leadership, community, and stewardship. Our scale empowers students with authentic leadership opportunities, provides highly personalized learning, and inspires the pursuit of intellectual passions. At Midland, thirty-eight percent of our students identify as students of color, over half receive generous financial aid to attend, and the depth of our boarding experience facilitates both top-tier college admissions and future success.

Miller School of Albemarle is a coeducational boarding and day school for grades 8-12 and post-graduate students. It is located on a 1600-acre campus at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a 12-acre lake for swimming and boating. The college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes educating the mind, hands, and heart within a challenging yet supportive setting. Classes average 10-12 students. All students participate in daily afternoon activities (athletics or theater) and a variety of semi-monthly faculty-led community service programs on- and off-campus.