We have a S at Stevenson and D just about to start at Suffield. For us it all comes down to the best fit. Sending both to the same school would not have worked - each child has different interests, characters, skills and aspirations. For those who are willing to look outside of the typical 'top/best' lists, there are a myriad of schools out there all with much to offer.
As an aside, one school we visited and really liked was Fountain Valley in Colorado Springs. Very welcoming, beautiful campus set in fantastic surroundings and absolutely the best food of all the schools we visited! The student body is on the small side - about the same as Cate, and if you are interested in equestrian activities it has top riding facilities on-campus (which is 1000 acres) with both English and Western riding programs.
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As an aside, one school we visited and really liked was Fountain Valley in Colorado Springs. Very welcoming, beautiful campus set in fantastic surroundings and absolutely the best food of all the schools we visited! The student body is on the small side - about the same as Cate, and if you are interested in equestrian activities it has top riding facilities on-campus (which is 1000 acres) with both English and Western riding programs.
Happy to provide more info if anyone interested.