Making decisions regarding your child's education is never easy. As a parent, it's up to you to decide between private vs public school, and when it comes to choosing a high school, the stakes are even higher. During their high school years, teens are preparing for college, and you want to ensure they have the right classes, resources, and extracurricular activities to prepare them for higher education or a future career.
If you've decided private school is the right option, there's a lot to consider. No matter where you live, there are many excellent private high schools across the country — but how do you choose the right one? To give you an idea of some of the top private high schools, we've created a list based on the analysis of schools from Niche.com.
According to Niche.com, the methodology for choosing the best private high schools is a data-driven approach. They analyze real reviews and outcomes from students and parents, use the most up-to-date data available, and constantly reevaluate the data. The rankings at Niche.com include factors such as test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, and quality of teachers. However, since colleges are focusing less on SAT/ACT scores, SAT/ACT-related factors have been removed from their K-12 school rankings.
When it comes to some of the best private schools in the country, the cost of tuition can vary widely. Some schools charge over $70,000 a year in tuition. Alternatively, one school on the list is tuition-free.
In this slideshow, we'll show you the top 25 private high schools in the U.S. in 2025, including information about their location and overall Niche grade.
25. The Loomis Chaffee School
Location: Windsor, CT
Yearly Tuition: $56,900
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, Diversity, and College Prep
24. Rye Country Day School
Location: Rye, NY
Yearly Tuition: $57,350
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, and College Prep
23. Noble and Greenough School
Location: Dedham, MA
Yearly Tuition: $62,600
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, and College Prep
22. Elite Preparatory Academy
Location: Hopatcong, NJ
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, Diversity, and College Prep
21. Flintridge Preparatory School
Location: La Canada Flintridge, CA
Yearly Tuition: $44,750
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, Diversity, and College Prep
20. The Bishop's School
Location: La Jolla, CA
Yearly Tuition: $49,600
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, Diversity, and College Prep
19. Dwight Global Online School
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Yearly Tuition: $41,895
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, and College Prep
18. The Chapin School
Location: New York, NY
Yearly Tuition: $65,300
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, and College Prep
17. Regis High School
Location: New York, NY
Yearly Tuition: $0
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, and College Prep
16. The Lawrenceville School
Location: Lawrenceville, NJ
Yearly Tuition: $66,400
Overall Niche Grade: A+
Highly Rated For: Academics, Teachers, Clubs & Activities, and College Prep
