Dunn School Competitors

Pinewood Preparatory School is a PK-12 grade independent school located outside of Charleston, SC. Pinewood is dedicated to excellence in the intellectual, physical, ethical, and social development of its students, families, faculty and staff. The Pinewood family strives to engage and enrich community, both locally and globally.

Dawson School is a premier K-12 college preparatory school where opportunity knows no bounds. Here, students don’t just meet expectations—they shatter them. The world isn’t something to fear but a challenge to embrace with curiosity and confidence. Dawson’s dynamic and supportive learning environment inspires bold thinking, fosters meaningful connections, and instills grit—empowering students to own their journey. Recognized as Northern Colorado’s top private school and the state’s #2 STEM high school, Dawson boasts a track record of graduates gaining acceptance to their top college and university choices, including highly selective institutions. Dawson balances academic excellence with a welcoming, down-to-earth community—shaping leaders, dreamers, and innovators ready to make their mark. Dawson's exceptional education is built on the strength, expertise, and dedication of our faculty and staff. We seek committed, creative, and engaged educators who embrace collaboration, maintain high expectations for themselves and their students, and foster meaningful relationships with colleagues and families.

Frederica Academy is a coeducational, nondenominational, independent, college preparatory day school offering the highest quality education for students of all races, creeds, and nationalities. The mission of Frederica Academy is to prepare students who are of average or above average ability and who aspire to a higher education to realize their potential and to respond to the expectations of a democratic society. Each student is viewed as unique so that special qualities may be recognized and developed. The school fosters an atmosphere where high moral standards of conduct within the Judeo-Christian tradition are practiced, and there is a stated honor code. Support from parents and the community is actively sought in maintaining these high moral and academic standards throughout the learning process and in the learning environment.