<p>I do not think your net is too wide. Most of the schools you list have very low acceptance rates. In addition to the schools you list, I recommend you look into St. Mark’s, St. Paul’s, Milton, Andover, and others, including at least visiting a single-sex boarding school… Many schools share the salient features of an academic boarding school, but each student body and campus has its own culture.</p>
<p>If you’re 6+ hours away from New England, you should also consider boarding schools closer to home. The Culver Academies, in Indiana, and St. Andrew’s School in Delaware, are mentioned at times by happy parents. </p>
<p>It is unfortunate that at most schools, if a student needs financial aid, winning acceptance and financial aid can be an uphill battle.</p>