National Associations

The private school which you are looking at claims to be a member of several national associations. These links will help you do your own due diligence to confirm that claim. They are also very useful for finding a specific kind of school in your area. Schools which are members of national associations inspire confidence because they are privy to the latest and best in private education.

      

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Kinds of Schools
Various kinds of schools
•  Alternative Schools
Sometimes a regular school is not the right fit for a child. Perhaps she needs an alternative school.
•  Classical Christian Schools
Classical Christian schools combine strict adherence to Christian beliefs with classical principles of education.
•  Hockey Schools
Got an aspiring hockey player in your family? Many American private schools enjoy a great reputation for excellent hockey teams as well as superb academics.
•  International Schools
Sending your children to an international school might make sense if you plan on being in the U.S. only for a few years.
•  Military Schools
Military schools offer structure and discipline as well as a top-notch education.
•  Montessori Schools
Montessori schools are popular world-wide with parents of children in the primary grades.
•  The Oldest Schools
The oldest American private school is Collegiate School in Manhattan founded in 1628.
•  Religious Schools
Religion is important to you. You want your children to be educated in a school where your religion matters.
•  Schools For The Arts
Schools for the artistically gifted child are in short supply.
•  Special Needs Schools
Do you think your son has a learning disability? Not sure what to do? A special needs school might be the way to go.
•  Waldorf Schools
Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education.
Associations
National, state and regional association of private schools
•  Regional Associations
Some states do not have their own private school associations. Schools band together across state lines forming regional associations. These associations have the same purpose as state associations. More here.
•  State Associations
Do the schools you are researching belong to state independent school associations? If not, find out why not!
Directories
Guides and web sites with lists of schools
•  Directories
A list of directories of private and independent schools.
•  Guides To Schools
Do you prefer to peruse a book rather than going online to find private schools? If so, there are some excellent guides to private schools available.
Locations
Schools in major cities
•  Boston Area Schools
The metropolitan Boston area offers a wide range of academic and cultural activities. Just as impressive is the area's selection of private schools.
•  Litchfield County Schools
Litchfield County, Connecticut, is home to a couple of dozen excellent schools catering to just about every need. The setting about 90 miles north of New York City is convenient to one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world.
•  Seattle Area Schools
The Seattle area is home to many fine private schools as well as to Microsoft and Boeing.
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