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Asheville School Photo - Since its founding in 1900, generations of students have looked within themselves and discovered the mettle required to succeed at this school.

Most Selective 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools

Among "Schools with 200-400 Students", view the boarding schools with the lowest acceptance rates (2025).
Acceptance rates listed below reflect the average rate of acceptance for all applicants (boarding and day applicants) in the previous year.
Keep in mind that acceptance rates may be lower or higher than the average acceptance rate depending on: what grade you are applying for, whether you are a boarding applicant or day student applicant, and the time of year you are applying.
Schools typically have the most openings for freshmen and sophomores (many schools do not accept incoming seniors), so applying for entrance into 9th or 10th grade may improve your chances of admission.
Acceptance rates between boarding applicants and day student applicants may differ (i.e., schools in certain areas may a higher ratio of day student applicants to day student openings, versus boarding applicants to boarding openings; the acceptance rate of some schools will actually be lower for day applicants and higher for boarding applicants).
Many, but not all, schools will accept applications after application deadlines, but admission generally becomes more difficult.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15% 97% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 57%

Lowest Acceptance Rates

Among Schools with 200-400 Students (out of 64 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
51³Ô¹ÏÍø School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1-51.-5
Brooks School
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
(Episcopal)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Rank: #1-51.-5
Cate School
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
(20)
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
Rank: #1-51.-5
St. Andrew's School, DE
St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - St. Andrew's seminar style discussions, which include faculty and students seated at a central round table, are heard throughout English, history and language classes.
(Episcopal)
(13)
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
Rank: #1-51.-5
St. George's School
St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
372 Purgatory Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Rank: #1-51.-5
The Thacher School
The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.
(26)
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Rank: #6-76.-7
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 30%-35%
Grades: 9-12
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Rank: #6-76.-7
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
All-Boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 30%-35%
Grades: 9-12, PG
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #8-98.-9
Kimball Union Academy
Kimball Union Academy Photo
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 35%-40%
Grades: 9-12, PG
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Rank: #8-98.-9
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
All-Girls
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 35%-40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
Rank: #10-1610.-16
Asheville School
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Rank: #10-1610.-16
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG  | K-12, PG (day)
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Rank: #10-1610.-16
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 5-9  | PK-9 (day)
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
Rank: #10-1610.-16
Miss Porter's School
Miss Porter's School Photo
All-Girls
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
Rank: #10-1610.-16
Proctor Academy
Proctor Academy Photo - A community built on authentic relationships.
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
Rank: #10-1610.-16
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 8-12, PG  | 6-12, PG (day)
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Rank: #10-1610.-16
The Winchendon School
The Winchendon School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Rank: #17-2217.-22
Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12, PG
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #17-2217.-22
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - In 2020 the new Leadership Center was completed. Overlooking the open space known as Munger Common, the center provides state of the art meeting rooms and learning facilities, is home to the student-run Earwig Cafe, and hosts our college counseling team. Students can be found gathering both indoors and outside the center for conversation and relaxation.
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12  | 6-12 (day)
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(800) 287-9197
Rank: #17-2217.-22
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-Girls
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 7-12, PG
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #17-2217.-22
Holderness School
Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
(Episcopal)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
Rank: #17-2217.-22
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 8-12, PG
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Rank: #17-2217.-22
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12, PG
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Brewster Academy
Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Delphian School
Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
(26)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 5-12  | PK-12 (day)
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Grier School
Grier School Photo
All-Girls
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 7-12, PG  | 5-12, PG (day)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Rank: #23-3123.-31
The MacDuffie School
The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 6-12, PG
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Rank: #23-3123.-31
New Hampton School
New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Tilton School
Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 220 consists of day students and boarding students from 19 states and 16 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
All-Boys (Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 8-12, PG  | 7-12, PG (day)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Westtown School
Westtown School Photo - Main building
(Quaker)
(44)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12  | PK-12 (day)
975 Westtown Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #23-3123.-31
Woodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School Photo
All-Boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Rank: #32-3332.-33
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 55%-60%
Grades: 3-9  | K-9 (day)
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Rank: #32-3332.-33
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
All-Boys (Baptist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 55%-60%
Grades: 7-12, PG
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Christ School
Christ School Photo
All-Boys (Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 8-12
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to 280 students from 30 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
(23)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
52500 Temecula Road
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #34-4334.-43
The Kiski School
The Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
All-Boys
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Ojai Valley School
Ojai Valley School Photo - OVS offers an exceptional college-prep program. Recent college acceptances for our students include Stanford, Columbia, Northeastern, NYU, Boston College, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Pitzer College, Smith College, Vassar College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and many more.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 3-12  | PK-12 (day)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1423
Rank: #34-4334.-43
The Putney School
The Putney School Photo
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Rank: #34-4334.-43
Ross School
Ross School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 6-12, PG  | PK-12, PG (day)
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Rank: #34-4334.-43
The Webb School
The Webb School Photo
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12  | 6-12 (day)
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-Boys
(4)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
All-Boys
(21)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
All-Boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-9
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Rank: #44-6444.-64
CATS Academy Boston
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
(1)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Forman School
Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG  | 7-12, PG (day)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy Photo
All-Boys
(1)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Green St.
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Mount Michael Benedictine School
Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
All-Boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
All-Boys
(5)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo - Rumsey Hall School campus.
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-9  | PK-9 (day)
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #44-6444.-64
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the Tri-Tree Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
(Episcopal)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12  | 6-12 (day)
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Saint Bede Academy
Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
Rank: #44-6444.-64
St. John's Northwestern Academies
St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Two graduating seniors.
(Episcopal)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12, PG
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Saint John's Preparatory School
Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG  | 6-12, PG (day)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Saint Mary's School
Saint Mary's School Photo - At Saint Mary's School, girls take center stage. We know girls and we know the all-girl learning environment at Saint Mary's School inspires girls to step outside their comfort zone, engage their minds, amplify their voices, and discover who they are and who they want to become!
All-Girls (Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #44-6444.-64
Saint Stanislaus High School
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
All-Boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Rank: #44-6444.-64
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Rank: #44-6444.-64
SPIRE Academy
SPIRE Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002

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