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There are many factors that can make a boarding school rise above the rest and be called one of the best in the country. Many parents are always on the lookout for the best schools for their children because being in the best schools prepares them for the many great opportunities that will open for them. There are so many boarding schools for girls in the US, and all of them have superb facilities and academic programs.
Here are some examples of the top girls boarding schools in the US based on the highest average SSAT and SAT scores:
- Linden Hall School (Lititz, PA) - Listed among the top 20 boarding schools based on SAT scores and also one of the oldest schools in the country (the oldest among all-girls schools). It was established in 1746 and currently has about 250 students, 80% of which are boarding students and 20% are day students. Linden Hall provides students with a challenging curriculum which is individualized for them. The school is dedicated to honing the interests of students and providing superb support to them. At one point, the school even developed two new AP courses which were specifically individualized for two students. Linden Hall's 100% college matriculation record speaks volumes about how dedicated it is in preparing students for college life and beyond.
- The Madeira School (McLean, VA) - Aside from being one of the top girls' boarding schools in the US based on SAT average scores, it's also one of the top 20 boarding schools in terms of the number of teachers who hold advanced degrees in their field. Established in 1906, The Madeira School currently has over 300 enrollees. Over half of which are boarding students and about 10% belongs to the international community. The school aims to provide an academic program that helps students become lifelong learners who are willing to take responsible risks and able to gain understanding through experiential learning. Students work closely with an advisor who acts as a liaison between the school and the student's family. The school regularly updates parents of the progress of their daughters in school and works closely in order to provide holistic education for the students.
- Miss Porter's School (Farmington, CT) - Aside from being one of the top boarding schools in the US with the highest average scores in the SATs and SSATs, Miss Porter's School is also one of the schools with the most extracurricular activities offered. There are almost 50 clubs and activities to join, and the number just keeps on growing each year. Students can join clubs such as the Animal Rights Club, MAFIA (Making Amateur Fun of Improv Arts), Sushi Club, Democratic Club, Republican Club, and many more. It's also one of the top 10 schools with the largest financial endowment and the highest allocation of endowment per student. The school provides young women with a challenging curriculum that encourages independent, critical, and analytical thinking.
- Emma Willard School (Troy, NY) - This school is also among the top 10 schools with the most number of students on financial aid. Over 52% of their students are given financial aid. The school is also one of the top 10 schools in the country with the lowest teacher to student ratio (1:5), as well as one of the oldest schools in the US (established at 1814). The school has remained true to the vision of its founder, Emma Willard, that the world needs more educated women, women who are inspired, empowered, and accomplished. The school continuously innovates its curriculum in order to provide a holistic academic and extracurricular program.
- Miss Hall's School (Pittsfield, MA) - Aside from being one of the top boarding schools in the country based on average SAT scores, Miss Hall's school also belongs to the top 20 schools in the country based on affordability. About 54% of their students receive financial aid from the school. The teacher to student ratio is also quite low at 1:5, and the average class size is 11 students per class. Aside from its demanding academic curriculum, the school has enrichment activities and programs such as Horizons. It's an experiential learning program that helps young women learn new skills through exploration and experience. Some examples of the extracurricular activities students can join include Movement and Dance, math Club, Technical Theatre, French Club, and many others.
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