Middlesex School was founded in Concord, Massachusetts, as a coeducational, non-sectarian, day and boarding independent secondary school. It was established as an all-boys academy in 1901 by a Roxbury Latin School alumnus, named Frederick Winsor, who supervised the school until 1937.
The school prides itself on a close-knit community, evident in its many facilities – a theater, chapel, student center, and sprawling fields where students and faculty mingle, exchange ideas, celebrate life, or just be. Notable alumni include actor Steve Carell, former New Mexico Governor and Presidential candidate Bill Richardson, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., and Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom.
The Cambridge School of Weston - Yearly Tuition: $47,500
Founded back in 1886, The Cambridge School of Weston is a co-ed high school that emphasizes "critical thought with hands-on experiential learning, and deep academic inquiry." The academic year is divided into seven modules of five weeks. A follower of education, many of the progressive scholarly underpinnings still guide the school, such as a focus on experiential learning, community involvement, and a low student-to-teacher ratio.
The school instituted a form of community self-governance in 1939, modeled after the traditional New England town meeting. The school completed building a Green building in 2007 called the Garthwaite Center for Science and Art.
The Berkshire School - Yearly Tuition $48,000
The 400-acre campus in the Berkshires has state-of-the-art academic, artistic, and athletic facilities. Out of 304 schools, Berkshire School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools. Berkshire's athletics also competes as one of the highly competitive New England Preparatory Schools. Berkshire offers a well-rounded education with plenty of extracurriculars, community social events, unique traditions such as Pro Vita, and its classroom experience.
Some of the school’s signature programs are in science and humanities research. Additionally, students can also study aviation science or enroll in the Ritt Kellogg Mountain program. The school is committed to creating enterprising minds and has instituted the Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize.
Horace Mann School - Yearly Tuition: $48,600
Horace Mann School was founded in 1887 and ranked as the second-best preparatory School in the country in 2010. The school was maned after Horace Mann, an eminent educationist, lawyer, and member of the House of Representatives in Massachusetts. He believed every person should receive a public education regardless of their background. This vision continues to guide the school. Notable alumni include former U.S. Attorney General Willam Barr, Washington Post writer Marc Fisher, and former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer.
It turns out that Horace Mann School is also a founding member of the Ivy Preparatory School Athletic League. Since way back in 1946, the school's teams have reigned victorious in a whopping 214 league championships and 25 state ones too. The school is always trying to help its students grow both athletically and academically. They want every student to develop a strong sense of purpose.
Trinity School - Yearly Tuition $49,795
Trinity School is known as a highly selective private, co-ed day school stationed in New York City and a member of both the Ivy League's Preparatory Schools and the New York Interschool. Established in 1709, Trinity School is the fifth oldest school in the U.S. and the oldest school to have continually run in New York City.
It started as a charity school with a clear purpose – schooling that aimed to connect students to the city’s needs. Being located right in the middle of NYC gives meaning and action to this purpose. There’s no better location to practice global citizenship. Notable alumni comprise the well-known journalist David Faber, tennis players John and Patrick McEnroe, composer Charles Wuorinen and Facebook CFO David Ebersman.