THE HANDBOOK OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The Handbook of Private Schools is the "bible" of independent education, with objective and rigorously edited listings of 1600 boarding and day schools across America.

 

The Handbook offers objective, detailed listings of the top private elementary and secondary schools in the United States. Tuition, endowment, curriculum, faculty and college placement records are among the many topics that parents, educators, librarians and consultants will need in helping place the right child in the right school.

The Handbook of Private Schools, 88th edition
$99.00, 1296 pages, 2007

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-Amy L. Warner, Loudoun Country Day School

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-Kay Sullivan, Salpointe Catholic High School

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-The Boston Globe

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-American Reference Books Annual 

"A most comprehensive reference book; contributes to the total view of independent education today."
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"A comprehensive reference book...Fine resource for teachers seeking employment."
-Where to Start Career Planning 

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