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Most Expensive High Schools in the U. S.

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Who on earth wouldn’t want their child in that environment? This is a school that is’t afraid to take some risks if it means getting better. One cannot write about Peddie School without talking about their amazing art program. It’s especially worth it if you have a little artist on your hands.

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Groton, Groton, Mass.Non-Boarding Tuition: $43,390 Enrollment: 381 Founded: 1884This private Episcopal college preparatory boarding school boasts notable graduates such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, author Curtis Sittenfeld (Prep), and actor Sam Waterston. The school has an endowment of $360 million.Photo: Jplayforth/Wikipedia

Groton, Groton, Mass.Non-Boarding Tuition: $43,390 Enrollment: 381 Founded: 1884This private Episcopal college preparatory boarding school boasts notable graduates such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, author Curtis Sittenfeld (Prep), and actor Sam Waterston. The school has an endowment of $360 million.Photo: Jplayforth/Wikipedia

Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass.Non-Boarding Tuition: $47,400Enrollment: 400Founded: 1793Lawrence Academy is the third oldest boarding school in the country. The school boasts a student to teacher ratio of 5:1 with an average class size of 14. The school offers students unique programs like Costa Rican ecology excursions and sailing lessons. AOL CEO Tim Armstrong is a graduate, along with former first round NBA draft pick Antoine Wright, and Audrey McNiff, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs.Photo: Lawrence Academy

The Cambridge School of Weston, Weston, Mass.Non-Boarding Tuition: $47,500Enrollment: 330Founded: 1886A co-ed high school that emphasizes 'critical thought, hands-on experiential learning and deep academic inquiry.' The academic year is divided into seven modules of five weeks.Photo: The Cambridge School of Weston

Salisbury School, Salisbury, Conn.Non-Boarding Tuition: $47,500Enrollment:310Founded: 1901This all-boys prep school requires all seniors take a philosophy and religion course. The average class size at the school is 11 students. The school has a nationally-recognized lacrosse team and a top hockey team. Notable alumni include Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Dwyer and two-time Olympian Porter Collins.Photo: Salisbury School

Newton Country Day School, Newton, Mass.Non-Boarding Tuition: $47,650Enrollment: about 231Founded: 1880This all-girl Roman Catholic school emphasizes spiritual as well academic excellence and offers students plenty of amenities, such as an ice hockey rink.Photo: Wikipedia

Middlesex School, Concord, Mass.Non-Boarding Tuition: $47,810Enrollment: 400Founded: 1901 Notable alumni include former New Mexico Governor and Presidential candidate Bill Richardson, actor Steve Carell, former U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom. The school has a $252 million endowment.Photo: Nick Allen /Wikipedia

Kent School, Kent, Conn.Non-Boarding Tuition: $48,000Enrollment: 570Founded: 1906This Episcopal school is proud of its religious tradition and the entire student body gathers for three weekly services at its St. Joseph's Chapel. The co-ed school has a diverse religious student body. The school also has a robust athletic program with over 70% of the student body participating in a sport. Notable alumni include actor Ted Danson, singer Lana Del Rey, 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane, and film director Will Wallace. Above, the Kent School boat club.Photo: John Phelan/Wikipedia

Birch Wathen Lenox School, New York CityTuition: $47,031-$48,304 according to Private School ReviewEnrollment: 175Founded: 1921Alumnae include Barbara Walters and Brooke Shields.Photo: Google

The Berkshire School, Sheffield, MassNon-Boarding Tuition: $48,000Enrollment: 400Founded: 1907The 400-acre campus in the Berkshires has state-of-the-art academic, artistic and athletic facilities.Photo: James Harris-Berkshire School/Wikipedia

Did you know?

The motto of The Woodhall School is “Soli Ipsi Adesse,” which is Latin for, “Be present to the student [himself] alone.” It expresses the school’s stated intention to integrate intellectual, physical, moral, emotional, and spiritual learning using individualized programs focused on each student’s needs. It also serves as a reminder that The Woodhall School is a school for boys only.

The Quad Preparatory School
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Quad’s program integrates emotional and social programs to give students a more individualized education. Its 113 students are taught by many teachers in a purposefully diverse array of disciplines. The school was founded in 2009 by its current Head of School, Kimberly Busi, MD.

Honorable Mention: Trinity School – $49,795 Yearly Tuition

When talking about a school with legacy in this great country, one cannot fail to mention a school like Trinity. The school has been fully operational since the year 1709. That makes it the fifth oldest school in the entire nation and the oldest school in New York.

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One of the best things about this school is that it’s extremely diverse. Your child will brush shoulders with people of all kinds of different races and religions. No doubt, it will set them up for the world that awaits them outside of school. With a $49,795 yearly tuition, it might be the best choice for them.

Honorable Mention: The Lawrenceville School – $53.290 Year Tuition

While parents will definitely be blown away by the high yearly tuition price, this school is well worth it, as kids definitely get what their parents pay for. Over the years, the campus has welcomed some of the most famous names to come and speak to the children.

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We’re talking about folks like Muhammed Ali, Fidel Castro and Mary Robinson, the president of Ireland. They have also had some famous students in the past, which includes big name senators like David Blair and Disney CEO Michael Eisner. It’s safe to say that many of the kids that attend this school end up doing quite well.

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