Phillips Academy

180 Main Street

Andover, MA 01810

10 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on August 22, 2023

As an alumni and parent of a student at Andover I can honestly say one will not find a better education anywhere in the US or abroad. PA is supportive in almost every way imaginable.
Submitted by student on July 21, 2017

Its the arguably the best of the elite prep schools, and for good reason. It felt less pretentious to me than the other boarding prep schools, and decades later, I am always so impressed by the incredible things PA grads are doing and saying. The experience itself opened my world.
Submitted by other on June 28, 2016

Andover was a great high school experience that shaped the way I look at the world, and I couldn't have asked for a better high school experience. The teachers and staff at the school care immensely about the futures of their students, and the institution reflects this. Andover is also always willing to adapt and change while keeping to core traditions.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2012

PA is the best high school on the plane. The academics are excellent, the school is a warm, caring environment.All the students strive to be the best they can be. I feel lucky that my daughter was able to attend.
Submitted by other on October 18, 2011

Andover is the second most prestigious secondary school on the planet. This school is academically less rigorous than Phillips Exeter Academy (which is the finest secondary school) and as a result tends to be less stressful for her students.
Submitted by student on July 25, 2011

Andover is an amazing community. It's been my home for the past two years, and I couldn't have asked for more. Even though it can be a very demanding and stressful place at times, I know that in the end I will look back on my Andover experience, and wish that I could go back to freshman year and do it all over again. In my time here, I have met so many cool people from all over the world and I know that even after I graduate they will remain a part of me forever.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2011

The best feeling in the world is finding the right fit for your child. It is never easy to know what that means because each person is so unique. We have three sons and they are all different in their aptitudes, interests and motivation. For our youngest son, PA has been the right fit and we are thrilled for him. This is a very special school but not for the faint of heart. Many students could do very well without such a challenging program but many students are underserved when they are not challenged enough. I recommend PA to all those young people who thrive when the going gets tough because that is where the fun is. Like I said earlier, my older two sons would not have enjoyed PA. They are following their passions and attitudes in places that fit them. Good luck!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2011

As parents we could not have found a better school! Our Son got accepted at all of the leading US Boarding schools (exeter, deerfield, choate, St Pauls, etc) and the minute he went back for revisit day he knew and so did we. It has been an experience that far exceeded our expectations. From Faculty to Curriculum to school leadership its the standard that all schools should be measured by. The programs are amazing and the guidance the students receive from the school and amongst themselves is a real benefit! No better place on earth! GO BLUE!
Submitted by student on November 17, 2007

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Submitted by student on May 07, 2007

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