Nord Anglia Education schools across the United States are placed amongst the top-performing private schools nationwide, according to the 2026 Niche Best K-12 Schools in America rankings.
This year's results place four of Nord Anglia's K-12 private US schools — The Village School; Avenues New York; British International School of Boston; and British International School of Chicago, South Loop — in the top 0.5% to 2% nationally. This reflects their commitment to delivering a high-quality, personalised education that supports students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
A trusted source for parents, Niche draws on extensive data from the US Department of Education alongside millions of reviews from students, families and educators. Its annual evaluations consider a wide range of factors including academic outcomes, college readiness, diversity, boarding provision and overall student experience.
Each school also receives an overall Niche grade, ranging from A+ to D, which summarises its performance across key areas such as academics, teaching quality, diversity, and extracurriculars. Nord Anglia's schools consistently earned top marks, with all of Nord Anglia's US schools achieving and A+ or A rating.
Nord Anglia's standout Niche rankings in the United States:
The Village School, Houston, Texas
- #15 Best Private K-12 school in the US
- #2 for STEM in Houston
- #1 for Diversity and Boarding in Texas
- #2 in Houston Overall
- #3 in Texas Overall
- Overall Niche grade: A+
- #24 Best Private K-12 School in the US
- Overall Niche grade: A+
British International School of Boston
- #27 Best Private K-12 School in the US
- #1 in the Boston Area
- #2 in Massachusetts
- Overall Niche grade: A+
British International School of Chicago, South Loop
- #38 Best Private K-12 School in the US
- #1 in Illinois
- #1 in the Chicago Area
- Overall Niche grade: A+
North Broward Preparatory School
- #10 Best Boarding K-12 School in the US
- #3 for Boarding in Florida
- Overall Niche grade: A+
- #1 in Orange County, Florida
- #6 for Boarding in Florida
- Overall Niche grade: A
British International School of Houston
- #17 in Texas for Private High Schools
- Overall Niche grade: A+
British International School of Washington
- #11 in the DC area
- Overall Niche grade: A+
British International School of Charlotte
- #9 in the Charlotte area
- #4 for Diversity
- Overall Niche grade: A
Nord Anglia International School New York
- Overall Niche grade: A+
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park
- Overall Niche grade: A
Dr Elise Ecoff, Chief Education Officer at Nord Anglia Education, said: "Our US schools are ranked amongst the very best private K–12 schools in the country.
“These rankings reflect more than just academic success; they speak to the transformative experiences our students have every day. From innovative STEM programmes to inclusive communities and world-class boarding, our schools are shaping future leaders with the skills and confidence to thrive."
As a leading international schools organisation, they are shaping a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who graduate from their schools with everything they need for success, whatever they choose to be or do in life.
