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Best private schools, by list
Every private school gets a grade from official facts, compared with similar schools. Browse the lists for the country, your state or your town.
Best Private Schools in the U.S.Best Private Elementary Schools in the U.S.Best Private Middle Schools in the U.S.Best Private High Schools in the U.S.College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.Most Diverse Private Schools in the U.S.Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in the U.S.Largest Private Schools in the U.S.Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the U.S.Best Catholic Schools in the U.S.Best Christian Schools in the U.S.Best Jewish Day Schools in the U.S.Best Islamic Schools in the U.S.Best Independent Schools in the U.S.Best Montessori Schools in the U.S.Best Classical Schools in the U.S.Best Waldorf Schools in the U.S.Best Boarding Schools in the U.S.Best Special Education Schools in the U.S.Best Preschools in the U.S.Best All-Girls Schools in the U.S.Best All-Boys Schools in the U.S.
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