For students who dream of studying abroad and are preparing to enter the United States, choosing a suitable school is undoubtedly a crucial step. Here, we particularly recommend that you pay attention to this new "Yelp" style ranking list for the United States.
In recent years, the competition for undergraduate applications in the United States has become increasingly fierce, with many families of younger students focusing their attention on overseas high schools, particularly on American high schools. Niche, a highly influential big data website, has ranked American high schools for the eleventh consecutive year this year. It enjoys a high reputation among study abroad families and is known as the American version of "Yelp," with its ranking results holding considerable reference value. So, let us explore the latest rankings of boarding high schools in the United States published by Niche for 2025. Let’s see which American high schools made the list and which school can stand out in the new year!
This year, there have been significant changes in the rankings. Phillips Exeter Academy, which previously held the top position, has dropped to third place, while last year's fifth-ranked Groton School has risen to first place. Phillips Academy Andover has jumped from fourth place last year to second place this year. Among the schools with significant ranking changes, the dark horse this year is the Elite Preparatory Academy, which has surged from 69th place to the top 10, now ranking 8th, an increase of 61 positions. Another dark horse is the Atlanta International School, which has moved from outside the top 100 last year to the middle of the list this year, rising to 52nd place.
Ranking Criteria
This year's ranking uses the same data sources and consideration indicators as last year, consistent with 2024. The main evaluation factors are as follows:
I believe this ranking will provide important reference for many families when choosing American high schools, helping them to better understand the overall landscape of American boarding high schools and the advantages of each school, thus making more informed study abroad decisions.
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