For those who dream about quality education but find it hard to afford, our list of 11 most affordable private high schools in the US is going to help them a great deal. Despite free education in the United States some parents like to send their children to private high schools that obviously charge fees but stand out in terms of facilities and educational environment. Most of these schools in the country are usually expensive but as they say “when there is a will, there is a way” – some private institutions in the US don’t only provide quality education but are pretty pocket-friendly too.
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Globally, when it comes to quality education, it has been observed that even the most expensive boarding schools in the world sometimes fail to deliver. There are various reasons behind this but for now we will be focusing on the completely different type of schools – The most affordable ones!
We put together 11 most affordable private high schools in the US and ranked them according to the fees they charge annually.
The state with the most number of affordable, high schools on the list is Wisconsin, which also contains the most affordable school in the list, the Youth Initiative High School. Now, let’s see them all.
11. Monterey Bay Academy
Located at the La Selva Beach in California, Monterey Bay Academy was established in 1949 and is now amongst the most affordable high schools in the United States. The school expands over 380-acre of land with an exquisite setting. The tuition fee for the school is $17,830 annually for boarding students and $11,380 for day students.
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10. Milo Adventist Academy
Founded in 1952, Milo Adventist Academy is located in Days Creek, Oregon. The school is affiliated with the Adventist education system. The tuition fee for the Milo Adventist Academy is $16,305 and has some of the most experienced faculties and all the important facilities.
9. Upper Columbia Academy
It is located in the city of Spangle in Washington and rated as one of the most affordable high schools in the United States. The tuition of the school for day students is $9,668, whereas the tuition fee for boarding students is $16,300. The school also offers all the major sports facilities including a basketball court, football ground, tracks, field, etc.
8. The Highland School
The school is located in the city of Highland in West Virginia. It has one of the most highly trained and experienced staff to bring the best out in children. The school spreads over 35 acres, which is slightly smaller than an average high school size in the US. As far as the tuition fee is concerned the school charges are pretty nominal – $12,500 for boarding students.
7. French Camp Academy
Located in the heart of Mississippi, French Camp Academy offers all the major facilities including sports facilities such as Basketball courts, football ground and tennis court. The school was founded in 1810, making it one of the oldest high schools in the United States. The grades in school start from 9th till 12th and the tuition fee is $10,350. French Academy, therefore, stands at number 7 in our list of 11 most affordable private high schools in the US.
6. St Lawrence Seminary High School
Founded in 1860, St Lawrence Seminary High School is located in Mount Calvary in the state of Wisconsin. The school has highly experienced faculty members with extracurricular activities including Band, Business Club, Choir, Student Newspaper, Tutoring and Math club. The sports offered at the school include Soccer, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Track and Field. As far as the tuition fee is concerned, the school charges $10,300 annually.
5. La Europa Academy
Located in the city of Murray in Utah, La Europa School offers 8th to 12th standards. Founded in 2005, the school is opened 225 days a year and offers state of the art facilities to its students. The annual tuition fee is $10,000 making it one of the most affordable high schools in the country.
4. Mount Michael Benedictine High School
Offering grades from 9th to 12, Mount Michael Benedictine High School was founded in the early 1950s. The school is located in Elkhorn in the state of Nebraska. The campus spreads over 350 acres and offers all the major sports facilities to its students. The school annually charges $9,495 as tuition fee.
3. Luther Preparatory School
Another school from the state of Wisconsin, Luther Preparatory was founded in 1865 and now stands amongst the most economical high schools in the country. Apart from seasoned staff members the school offers extracurricular activities such as Band, Choir, Debate Team, Movies, Media and Music Club. The tuition fee at the school is $8,985.
2. Oakley School
Located in Oakley, in the state of Utah, Oakley school has a highly motivated administration staff that continuously work towards providing the best educational environment to children. Not only that the school offers highly experienced faculty members and all the major sports facilities. The tuition fee at the Oakley School is only $7,200.
1. Youth Initiative High School
Topping the list of 11 most affordable private high schools in the US is the Youth Initiative High School with a tuition fee of only $7,000 per year. Apart from qualified and highly experienced staff members, the school offers major sporting facilities including football, Soccer, Volleyball and Track and Field. Also, the school provides financial aid up to 80% to students who cannot afford to pay the fees.
