6 Private Schools Preparing Students To Be Tomorrow's Leaders
While public schools are vital for the economic and educational welfare of communities, some students require more than such state-funded institutions can offer. For learners in need of additional focus and preparation, private schools can be great options. Spanning North America and the UK, the ones included here provide innovative programs and extracurricular activities to foster the next generation of thinkers and leaders. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.
6 Noteworthy Private Schools
| School | Location | About |
|---|---|---|
| Léman Manhattan Preparatory School | New York City, New York | Co-educational independent learning community and International Baccalaureate World School committed to educating, empowering, and inspiring students from early childhood through 12th grade to be confident, independent critical thinkers |
| The First Academy | Orlando, Florida | Christ-centered, college-preparatory school serving over 1,450 Central Florida students across four academic divisions |
| Edge Grove | Watford, England | Day and boarding school for boys and girls ages three to thirteen, it's situated on 48 acres of parkland near London |
| Corbett Preparatory School of IDS | Tampa, Florida | Accelerates learning by creating a brain-friendly learning environment for over 500 students from PreK3-8th grade |
| Linden Hall | Lititz, Pennsylvania | The oldest independent boarding and day school for girls in continuous operation in the United States |
| Queen Margaret's School | Duncan, British Columbia, Canada | Offers a curriculum focused on experiential learning, innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, and equine facilitated leadership development |
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- Reading/Writing: Prefer to absorb information through text
- Kinesthetic: Prefer to learn through hands-on experiments
The Most Exclusive US Universities
| Rank | School | Location | Acceptance Rate | SAT Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 5% | 1460-1590 |
| 2 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA | 5% | 1390-1540 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 7% | 1490-1570 |
| 4 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | 8% | 1530-1590 |
| 5 | Yale University | New Haven, CT | 7% | 1460-1580 |
| 6 | Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | 6% | 1430-1570 |
| 7 | University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | 8% | 1480-1580 |
| 8 | Columbia University | New York, NY | 7% | 1410-1570 |
| 9 | Brown University | Providence, RI | 8% | 1400-1570 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | 9% | 1420-1560 |
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In Depth
One of the most important tools for success in life is a versatile education. Aside from the academic basics of English and science, participation in extracurricular activities and community service, and having access to technology can help to further enhance leadership abilities. Here, in no particular order, are private schools grooming students to become the pacesetters of the future.
Starting off the list at #1 is Leman Manhattan Preparatory School. With a focus on students from the age of sixteen months to grade twelve, it offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma and is New York City's only boarding program. Its four pillars encompass academic rigor, global education, personalized learning for each child, and partnerships with parents and cultural institutions.
Leman Plus offers kindergarteners through fifth grade a diverse range of after school enrichment courses. Popular activities include Jemz art classes, chess, coding, and ballet. The Morris Street Campus for middle and high schoolers features SMART Classrooms, science and technology labs, an aquatics center, and a theater affiliated with Broadway and Carnegie Hall.
Leman Plus offers kindergarteners through fifth grade a diverse range of after school enrichment courses.
Entering the list at #2 is The First Academy, a Christian college preparatory school. Located in Orlando, Florida, it serves students via academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. To enhance the science curriculum, including biology and chemistry, teachers of all grade levels have access to the Aquaponics Greenhouse. The facility's ecosystem includes Blue and Nile tilapia and romaine lettuce.
Students who participate in Genius Bar take part in hands on study of technology integration in an educational setting. The course encourages the pursuit of independent learning in innovation, design, entrepreneurship, and applications. Niche rates The First Academy as a top Christian School in Orange County, and its integration of the iPad into the curriculum earned it recognition as an Apple Distinguished Program.
At #3 is Edge Grove, a day and boarding school for boys and girls near London. The core subjects of its classroom curriculum consist of English, math, and science, with cross curricular subjects encompassing sports and French. Students in the Gifted, Able, and Talented program participate in drama and gadgeteering, and receive entry into national academic and creative arts competitions.
Students in the Gifted, Able, and Talented program participate in drama and gadgeteering, and receive entry into national academic and creative arts competitions.
Forest School allows students to learn outdoors as a way of encouraging curiosity and independent thinking. Pond dipping, building camp fires, and mud bathing are part of the activities. Edge Grove has been featured in such media outlets as Independent Education Today, the Watford Observer, and the Borehamwood & Elstree Times.
Coming in at #4 is Corbett Preparatory School of IDS in Tampa, Florida. Its curriculum is founded on the International Baccalaureate Inquiry Model, which encourages critical thinking skills. Every student in the Intermediate Division, which consists of grades three through five, is a member of the Leadership Council. Participants perform community service projects both in and outside of school.
Through its Kagan-led professional development workshops, the school hosts educators from across the state in order to train them in cooperative teaching strategies. Among its partnerships are with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Contentment Foundation. It is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools.
Among its partnerships are with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Contentment Foundation.
In the #5 spot is Linden Hall, an all girls day and boarding school in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The academic program consists exclusively of college preparatory classes, with each department offering honors level or Advanced Placement courses. Areas of study include English, world languages, history, and visual and performing arts.
Students at Linden Hall have an opportunity to participate in a diverse array of community service projects such as neighborhood cleanups, and collaborations with local Rotary and Lions Clubs. The school's cultural traditions include the Lantern Walk rite of passage ceremony for juniors and seniors, and Gretna Day. Among its most famous alumni is actress, Bea Arthur, who starred on the television shows Maude and The Golden Girls.
Wrapping up the list at #6 is Queen Margaret's School located in Canada. Established in 1921, it offers university preparatory courses designed to encourage critical thinking and problem solving. The Equestrian program incorporates English riding lessons into the curriculum, and its topics of study include horse training, animal husbandry, and pre-veterinary exploration.
The Equestrian program incorporates English riding lessons into the curriculum, and its topics of study include horse training, animal husbandry, and pre-veterinary exploration.
Its leadership and service program requires that students in grades eight through twelve complete a minimum number of community service hours. Projects include the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, Big Sisters, World Vision Foster Child, and WE, formerly known as Free the Children. It is a member of The Independent Schools Association of British Columbia.
