Webb Schools ranks No. 1 in California boarding schools and No. 10 nationally

The Webb Schools earned top recognition in 2027 independent school rankings, including No. 1 among California boarding schools and No. 10 nationally from FindingSchool. The school also picked up strong marks from Niche, underscoring its academic profile, college placement results and boarding community.

Why it matters: - The rankings give The Webb Schools a high-profile national signal as it competes for students and families seeking a selective boarding experience. - The results also reinforce Webb’s focus on college placement, STEM strength and a boarding model built around close student support.

What happened: - FindingSchool ranked The Webb Schools No. 10 nationally for 2027 and No. 1 among boarding schools in California. - FindingSchool gave Webb an overall A+ rating for 2027. - Webb earned A+ grades in academics, matriculation, location and community, and reviews. - FindingSchool named Webb a 2027 “Best School.” - Webb placed in the top 10 nationally for academics and for matriculation to Top 5 universities. - Niche ranked Webb in the top 3% of Best Private High Schools in the United States. - Niche also placed Webb in the top 1% of Best High Schools for STEM in the United States. - Niche gave Webb an overall A+ rating and top ratings for academics, college prep, student diversity and teacher quality.

The details: - In the past 10 years, at least five Webb students matriculated to 15 of the Top 25 universities in the United States, based on Time’s 2027 rankings. - Webb’s academic program emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry, student-driven learning and real-world application. - The school’s Advanced Studies courses go beyond traditional AP offerings. - Students have access to faculty mentorship, Southern California partnerships and the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology. - The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is the only accredited paleontology museum on a high school campus. - Webb is a boarding and day school in Claremont, California, founded in 1922. - The school sits on a 150-acre campus in the San Gabriel foothills. - Webb combines a close-knit living and learning community with access to Los Angeles and Southern California.

Between the lines: - The rankings line up with Webb’s broader pitch as a school that blends rigorous academics with a deeply connected boarding community. - Webb’s emphasis on ethical leadership, human connection and learning beyond classroom boundaries appears built to stand out in a crowded independent school market. - The school’s “Future of Learning” framework suggests Webb is using the recognition to validate an existing strategy, not pivot away from it.

What’s next: - Webb will continue advancing its “Future of Learning” framework. - The strategic plan focuses on designing a dynamic education for a new era, investing in the boarding school experience and leading from California. - Webb is positioning graduates to leave with judgment, adaptability and purpose for college and beyond.

The bottom line: - Webb’s 2027 rankings put the Claremont school firmly in the national conversation for elite boarding education, with especially strong signals in academics, college placement and STEM.