The 50 Most Expensive Private High Schools In America

With the start of the new school year comes an inevitable rise in tuition —and we're not just talking about the price of college.

This year, more than thirty private high schools in the U.S. are charging more than $40,000 in tuition, with the most expensive reaching almost $45,000 — more expensive than many colleges.

But with premium costs come premium perks like iPads, state-of-the-art athletic and learning facilities, and clubs for every interest imaginable.

We calculated the most expensive private schools based on day student tuition plus mandatory fees (including one-time fees, where listed). Boarding-only schools and schools for students with special needs were not included.

If you think we missed a school, tell us in the comments and we'll check it out.

#50 The Branson School

Location: Ross, Calif.

Tuition and fees: $37,960

Enrollment: 320

Every student gets their own iPad at the beginning of the year to use in and out of class.

Source: The Branson School

Methodology: Rankings are based on tuition and fees for daytime-only students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2013-2014 school year. Boarding-only schools and special-needs high schools were not included.

#49 Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

Location: New York, N.Y.

Tuition and fees: $38,250

Enrollment: 530

A newly-founded school, Léman Manhattan Prep just graduated its first class of college-bound seniors this past spring.

Source: Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

Methodology: Rankings are based on tuition and fees for daytime-only students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2013-2014 school year. Boarding-only schools and special-needs high schools were not included.

#48 The Gunnery

Location: Washington, Conn.

Tuition and fees: $38,500

Enrollment: 295

Each year on Founder's Day, the school has the Founder's Day Regatta, a crew team competition.

Source: The Gunnery

Methodology: Rankings are based on tuition and fees for daytime-only students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2013-2014 school year. Boarding-only schools and special-needs high schools were not included.