The 50 Best US Boarding Schools in 2020
Why do parents view boarding schools as the unparalleled schooling preference for their children? Boarding schools offer an educational environment similar to that of a university, while also creating a tight-knit community where classmates and teachers are in constant contact, allowing for more interpersonal growth and development between classes.
According to research conducted by The Association of Boarding Schools, TABS, students who complete their studies at a boarding school are 14% more likely than private day students, and 21% more likely than a public school student to obtain an advanced degree. Here’s a curated list of the top 50 US boarding schools in 2020 compiled by TheBestSchools.org. Schools were ranked based on a multitude of different criteria that provide the very best in education:
signature, specialized programs that proactively emphasize whole person development
rigorous academic programs
matriculation into top tier universities
percentage of students boarding, to create a tight-knit school community (Only schools that board 50% of more of their students were considered)
tuition cost, as affordability allows for a more diverse student population socio-economically and multi-culturally