<p>Lets let it stand. I think you’re right, London!</p>
<p>New additions are always welcome. I hope everyone feels free to post info about schools with or without links. Thanks!!</p>
<p>Mercersburg, w its recent Godzilla-sized $100 million gift, should be added to the list.</p>
<p>Bump!
Yes, Mercersburg. I remember seeing a hidden gem list with more schools. Perhaps we lost a few during reposts.
Or is there another hidden gem thread?</p>
<p>I would add to the list…</p>
<p>Brewster Academy, NH</p>
<p>George School, PA </p>
<p>Lawrence Academy, MA</p>
<p>New Hampton School, NH</p>
<p>The Putney School, VT</p>
<p>Suffield Academy, CT</p>
<p>Great additions- thanks!</p>
<p>One more to add to the list: <a href=“http://www.baylorschool.org/”>http://www.baylorschool.org/</a></p>
<p>My d is at Lawrence Academy and we are all very happy. Interesting 9th grade program that turned out to be more challenging than expected. The headmaster is from Middlesex and has been wonderful since moving to the school 2 years ago. Worth looking at for those who need a lot more than the public school can offer, but may not want or be ready for the intense academics of other schools in the same area
<a href=“http://www.lacademy.edu/”>http://www.lacademy.edu/</a></p>
<p>Thanks! We’ll do a more complete list for 2014-15 applicants and will definitely add Lawrence Academy!</p>
<p>Please feel free to add schools you don’t see… it’s a work in progress! Page 4 has a list with blurbs and links if anyone is interested. </p>
<p>Thanks again for contributing Lawrence Academy, @Wmq333! All the best!</p>
<p>Wmq333: I would love to hear more about Lawrence Academy. It bounces on and off our list, but mainly because our list is currently too long and unruly. Our family is living in Madagascar, so we are looking for a school that will be both demanding and nurturing. My son will need a supportive community, since we cannot be there for him in person during the course of the year. Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>@madagascarmom: Episcopal High School, VA is both demanding and has a very close knit, supportive student/faculty community. 85% of faculty live on campus. With only 435 students/100% boarding community, your son will not fall through the cracks. Also, easy international air travel access since Reagan National Airport is 10 minutes away. Best of luck with your search.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.episcopalhighschool.org”>http://www.episcopalhighschool.org</a></p>
<p>i70sband: Thank you for your suggestion. I will check it out right now!</p>
<p>@i70sband: Thank you for your suggestion. I will check it out right now!</p>
<p>MadagascarMom
My d is a local boarder at Lawrence Academy, meaning we are about 30 minutes away. I didn’t want her boarding, so this was our compromise. It is a very supportive environment, and she has made great friends. She came from a public school where she got all A’s with little effort. The focus of the 9th grade program is on skills, instead of content. I wasn’t sure about this but soon realized it was exactly what she needed. ( but some may not, so this program may not be for everyone) She developed study skills, time management, confidence in developing and communicating her own opinions, plus the writing and research skills to be successful throughout her education. students test into math and languages freshman year, and then other subjects sophomore year, so there are classes to challenge every student. However, because they have lower level classes, Lawrence doesn’t attract the same students that apply to the more selective schools in the area. We looked at those too, and although I think she was smart enough I thought she would have to give up too much to do well academically. For us, Lawrence offered a great balance between athletics, academics and the arts.</p>
<p>Hey guys are there any gem schools with a intermediate asian population?</p>
<p>What is an “intermediate” asian population? </p>
<p>@GMTplus7 15-20%+ Asian/Pacific population</p>
<p>Try this U.S. Dept of Education database for racial stats of schools:
<a href=“Search for Private Schools - School Detail for EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL”>Search for Private Schools - School Detail for EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL;
<p>If the school is not listed, then a reasonable approximation of the the % of ethnic asian kids is to look at the school’s percentage of non-white kids and assume 40-50% of the non-white kids are asian.
<a href=“Boarding Schools with the Highest Percentage of Students Color (2023)”>Boarding Schools with the Highest Percentage of Students Color (2023);
<p>@GMTplus7 Do you know if there is a standard as to who is classified as a student of color in those stats? I have been on the Andover/Exeter campus and believe the stat. I did not see a lot of diversity at Deerfield but what I find really striking is the high level of diversity at the THINK Global school. I mean I am just a little wary that maybe they are including foreign students in the count? I would not consider an African student as adding to the diversity of a school when compared to student from a lower SEC. This school has a yearly tuition of $75K per year and has not existed for that long. It would seem to me that it would be tough to raise enough $$$ to maintain a robust FA budget. The school would need to have a huge endowment if it was going to provide FA for even a few students. </p>
<p>For students and parents putting their list together for Fall interviews/applications. On page 4 there are blurbs and links to many fine schools definitely worth exploring! </p>
<p>I thought I’d expand the entry for George School now that we have a year under our belt!</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.georgeschool.org/”>http://www.georgeschool.org/</a> D2 started as a Junior boarder a year ago. George School is a Quaker boarding school with a beautiful campus in PA, with emphasis on personal responsibility, respect for differences, culture of kindness. Some of the things that make GS special include an extensive IB program, many AP courses as well, strong arts programs, a service requirement. 540 students, 25% international, 25% students of color. 50% of students receive financial aid. Just over half of students board, rest day students. D2 has been very happy, academically challenged, loves the theater program, great faculty.</p>