<p>Frellielou- “the culture,” unfortunately exists at all schools today, including our local semi rural public high school (ever hear of Phoebe Prince?). I believe that a lot of it stems from media today “Gossip Girls”, MTV, reality shows etc. The great thing about private boarding schools is that they can counsel, expel, suspend or otherwise discipline students who break the Code of Conduct (Respect for Other etc)- public schools cannot do this. I would not rule out any private school that previously piqued your interest without going, looking and asking.</p>