The 25 best private high schools for getting into a top college

A good high school education should not only provide students with a solid academic foundation but also equip them for the rigors of college.

Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools, just released its 2016 rankings of the best private high schools in the country, specifically highlighting the best schools that prepare students for elite colleges.

To determine college readiness, Niche evaluated more than 8,000 schools on composite SAT and ACT scores, the caliber of colleges graduates attend, the percentage of students who matriculate to four-year colleges, and survey responses from students and parents. You can read the full breakdown of the methodology here.

Read on see the top 25 private schools that prepare students for life at a top college and beyond.