9. St. Martin’s Ampleforth
Location: the UK
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $46,723
On the other hand, Ampleforth is one of the most expensive schools in the UK. Its nickname is Catholic Eton, and that should mean something. The institution is still conducted by the Benedictine monks and lay staff of Ampleforth Abbey. Ampleforth is the largest private Catholic boarding school in the UK. Naturally, one of the most frequent questions is whether you need to be one. The answer is no. The school is open to students of all confessions.