These ten private schools will boost your child’s chances of attending an Ivy League university!

Ivy League schools have always been a dream for both parents and children. Every year students study hard and try their best to earn the privilege of attending nine of the world’s top universities including Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, and so on in order to receive the best education and have a successful professional career. Today, Amei will give you a detailed summary of ten high school level private schools with the highest Ivy League admission rates in the US!

To begin, applying to top universities requires good SAT test scores, a high GPA, well-written essays, as well as participation in extracurricular activities. Moreover, the University Admissions Committee has a list of preferred high schools for various reasons, and the chance to attend these Ivy League universities will greatly increase after entering these private schools.

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10. St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 30%
• Student composition: Co-ed
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:5
• Famous alumni: former US Secretary of State John Kerry, former FBI Director Robert Mueller, and Banker JP Morgan Jr.

St. Paul’s has a beautiful environment and the idyllic campus covers an area of 2,000 acres. In addition, the campus contains an art center, a 95,000-square-foot sports center, and nine track and field venues.

9. The Dalton School, New York, NY

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 31%
• Student composition: Co-ed
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:7
• Famous alumni: famous reporter Anderson Cooper and Actor Christian Slater

Dalton School is especially famous for its original educational theory called the Dalton Plan. For instance, the Dalton Plan pays significant attention to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. The plan also gives children the right to choose and emphasizes responsibility.

8. The Winsor School, Boston, MA

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 31%
• Student composition: All girls
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:7
• Famous alumni: Babe Paley and Nuclear engineer & MIT director Leslie Dewan

Surprisingly, The Winsor School has always had close ties with the Ivy League schools. For example, Harvard University President William Eliot is one of the founders of Winsor. In addition, the school is committed to preparing women to be self-supporting and it participates in various national forums and female leadership activities.

7. The Spence School, New York, NY

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 33%
• Student composition: All girls
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:7
• Famous alumni: famous actor Gwyneth Paltrow and Author Francine du Plessix Gray

The Spence School was founded in 1892 and is located next to Manhattan’s Central Park. Moreover, the school is very close to the Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Furthermore, the original intention of the school is to provide women with a high-quality education and excellent academic standards. The acceptance rate is also only 10%.

6. Phillips Academy Andover, Andover, MA

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 33%
• Student composition: Co-ed
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:5
• Famous alumni: George H.W. Bush & George W. Bush

The backstory revolving around Andover is closely tied to American history. For instance, John Hancock signed the Articles of Incorporation, Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. are alumni, and Paul Revere carved the school’s seal. In addition, the probability of obtaining full AP scores and the National Merit Scholarship Program are both excellent for students who attend Andover.

5. Roxbury Latin School, West Roxbury, MA

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 36%
• Student composition: All boys
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:7
• Famous alumni: James Pierpont, founder of Yale University, and Former Harvard University President James Conant

Roxbury Latin School was founded in 1645, a century before the American Revolution. It is also the oldest school in the United States that has been continuously in operation without interruption. Both SAT and AP scores from Roxbury students are excellent, and the tuition is the lowest among the top 10.

4. Horace Mann School, The Bronx, NY

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 36%
• Student composition: Co-ed
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:12
• Notable alumni: former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer and Novelist Jack Kerouac

Surprisingly, Horace Mann School was originally a project of Columbia University’s School of Education. Because of this, it has a deep connection with Ivy League schools. The school also helps children prepare for attending Ivy League universities and emphasizes mutual help between people. Students need to complete 80 hours of community service before graduation.

3. Brearley School, New York, NY

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 37%
• Student composition: All girls
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:7
• Famous alumni: famous actors Kyra Sedgwick & Anne Baxter

Brearley School was founded by Samuel A. Brearley, Jr., who graduated from Harvard in 1871. In addition, the school highlights the importance of diversity with 44% of students being people of color. It also advocates for the cultivation of adventurous intellect and emphasizes critical thinking and creativity.

2. Collegiate School, New York, NY

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 40%
• Student composition: All boys
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:5
• Famous alumni: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Actor David Duchovny

Collegiate School was established in 1628 and puts emphasis on small classes as well as collaborative teaching with a teacher-student ratio of 1:5. The school also has fantastic academic achievements with an average score of 2,195 on the old SAT and an excellent football team.

1. Trinity School, New York, NY

• Percentage of students admitted to Ivy League schools: 41%
• Student composition: Co-ed
• Teacher-student ratio: 1:6
• Famous alumni: Tennis player John McEnroe and Famous actor Larry Hagman

Lastly, number one on our list is the Trinity School. The Trinity School has an over 300-year history. Furthermore, it was originally established for low-income families and accepted charity donations. The school’s classes are also second to none in the United States and emphasize inquiry-based learning. Moreover, about 77% of the students get an AP score of 4 or above.

Finally, if you would like more information on the best educational path regarding these private schools as well as Ivy League University admission requirements, feel free to contact the Ivy League Admissions department here.