#1 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
American Heritage- Broward Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Plantation, FL
A+Overall grade2,977 students11 students per teacher
2026 lists
College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Private high schools in the U.S. where the most graduates go on to four-year colleges. Top 50 of 3,526 schools.
#2 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Woodward Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
College Park, GA
A+Overall grade2,627 students10 students per teacher
#3 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Gulliver Preparatory School INC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Pinecrest, FL
A+Overall grade2,139 students8 students per teacher
#4 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Cornerstone Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Antonio, TX
AOverall grade2,098 students14 students per teacher
#5 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Univ of Chicago Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade1,946 students8 students per teacher
#6 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Prestonwood Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Plano, TX
AOverall grade1,945 students12 students per teacher
#7 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
American Heritage School - Boca/Delray Palm Beach
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Delray Beach, FL
A+Overall grade1,840 students10 students per teacher
#8 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Torah Academy for Girls
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Far Rockaway, NY
B+Overall gradeAll girls1,695 students8 students per teacher
#9 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
The Lovett School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade1,627 students8 students per teacher
#10 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Richmond, VA
B+Overall grade1,623 students10 students per teacher
#11 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
The Village School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade1,548 students6 students per teacher
#12 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Prestonwood Christian Academy Online
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Plano, TX
BOverall grade1,535 students14 students per teacher
#13 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Little Rock Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Little Rock, AR
BOverall grade1,534 students10 students per teacher
#14 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Windermere Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Windermere, FL
B+Overall grade1,521 students13 students per teacher
#15 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Bronx, NY
AOverall grade1,488 students6 students per teacher
#16 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Heritage Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Indianapolis, IN
A-Overall grade1,476 students12 students per teacher
#17 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Norcross, GA
A-Overall grade1,459 students12 students per teacher
#18 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
St. Anthony School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukee, WI
B-Overall grade1,436 students17 students per teacher
#19 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
St. Johns School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade1,423 students9 students per teacher
#20 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
The Kinkaid School - Head of School Office
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
A+Overall grade1,421 students9 students per teacher
#21 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Providence School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Jacksonville, FL
B+Overall grade1,385 students16 students per teacher
#22 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Miami, FL
AOverall gradeAll boys1,375 students12 students per teacher
#23 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Miami, FL
BOverall gradeAll boys1,375 students13 students per teacher
#24 College-Bound Private High Schools in the U.S.
Madison Ridgeland Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Madison, MS
A-Overall grade1,335 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.