Books About Private Schools

The Best Private Schools Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about private schools? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Private Schools

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

New Kid

By Jerry Craft · Book #1 in the New Kid series

A young artist navigates two worlds, struggling to fit in at a new school.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King Award (2020)Cybils Award (2019)

249 pages· 14,169 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

5.8/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 62,526 ratings

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Summary: Seventh grader Jordan Banks dreams of art school, but his parents send him to a prestigious academy where he's one of the few kids of color. Torn between his diverse neighborhood and the elite school, Jordan must find a way to fit in without losing himself. Can he balance these worlds and stay true to his passion for drawing? Discover the challenges and triumphs of a young artist caught between two cultures in this compelling graphic novel.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Ace of Spades

By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Two students face a dangerous game as an anonymous bully reveals their secrets.

422 pages· 101,898 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 103,808 ratings

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Summary: Devon and Chiamaka, top students at Niveus Academy, are thrilled to be senior prefects. But their dreams unravel when 'Aces' starts exposing their secrets through anonymous texts. As their futures hang in the balance, they must unmask this mysterious tormentor before the game turns deadly. Can they outsmart Aces, or will their lives be shattered?

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

By Ally Carter · Book #1 in the Gallagher Girls series

A young spy faces her toughest mission yet: navigating love while keeping her true identity hidden.

304 pages· 68,097 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 194,630 ratings

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Summary: Cammie Morgan, a spy-in-training at the secretive Gallagher Academy, excels in espionage but is baffled by romance. Fluent in fourteen languages and skilled in covert operations, she meets a boy who believes she's just an ordinary girl. As she juggles her double life, Cammie must decide if she can maintain a relationship without revealing her true identity. With her heart on the line, Cammie embarks on her most perilous mission yet—falling in love. Can she balance the demands of her secret world with the complexities of teenage romance?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1974

The Chocolate War

By Robert Cormier · Book #1 in the Chocolate War series

A prep school student challenges conformity, facing corruption and peer pressure.

267 pages· 51,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 47,420 ratings

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Summary: In a prestigious all-boys prep school, one student dares to defy the status quo, igniting a battle against the oppressive forces of conformity and corruption. As he navigates the treacherous waters of peer pressure and institutional power, the stakes rise, forcing him to confront the true cost of rebellion. Will he stand firm or succumb to the overwhelming forces against him? This gripping tale explores the dark side of elite education and the courage it takes to stand alone.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Touchdown Kid

By Tim Green

A talented boy must prove himself in a world of privilege to change his future.

336 pages· 61,055 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 451 ratings

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Summary: Cory dreams of football glory, but life's challenges and negative influences hold him back. When a prestigious school's coach spots his talent, Cory faces a new world where he's seen as an outsider. Can he overcome the odds and secure a brighter future, or will the weight of expectations and prejudice keep him from his dreams? As he battles on and off the field, Cory must decide if his skills are enough to break through the barriers of wealth and privilege. Will football be his escape, or will it reveal the true cost of ambition?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling

By Jess Keating, Lissy Marlin (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Elements of Genius series

Tween geniuses plan a heist to stop a mad scientist and uncover family secrets.

278 pages· 47,504 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings

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Summary: Nikki Tesla and her Genius Academy friends must steal a dangerous high-tech ring from a mad scientist bent on destruction. With Mary Shelley kidnapped and the world at risk, their mission is urgent. But for Nikki, it's also personal—her estranged father might not be the villain she thought. As they embark on the heist of the century, can they save the world and reunite a family? Dive into this thrilling adventure where genius meets danger, and nothing is as it seems.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2019

The Girl with the Whispering Shadow

By D.E. Night · The Crowns of Croswald series

A young girl must find a mythical gem while evading dark magic.

384 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 948 ratings

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Summary: Ivy Lovely is thrust into a hidden town, tasked with finding the Kindred Stone's missing pieces. As dark magic shadows her every move, Ivy must harness her innate powers and rely on newfound allies. With the Dark Queen's wrath looming, Ivy's quest becomes a race against time to save her world and her friends. Will she uncover the secrets of Croswald before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2013

United We Spy

By Ally Carter · Book #6 in the Gallagher Girls series

Spies race to stop a terrorist plot that could change everything.

320 pages· 68,843 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 39,388 ratings

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Summary: Cammie Morgan, a spy-in-training, faces her toughest mission yet. With her memory and father lost, she and her friends uncover why the Circle of Cavan hunts her. As they track the Circle's elite, they must thwart a plan threatening Cammie and her country. Will they succeed before it's too late? Dive into the thrilling conclusion of the Gallagher Girls series, where secrets, danger, and unexpected alliances await.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2012

Out of Sight, Out of Time

By Ally Carter · Book #5 in the Gallagher Girls series

A spy school student races to recover lost memories while evading a relentless enemy.

320 pages· 67,025 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 59,295 ratings

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Summary: Cammie Morgan wakes in a convent with no memory of the past months, only bruises and dirt as clues. Returning to the Gallagher Academy, she finds more questions than answers. With her friends and enigmatic Zach, Cammie embarks on a global quest to uncover her lost summer. The Circle of Cavan, a dangerous organization, is determined to stop her at any cost. Can Cammie piece together her past before it's too late? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this thrilling tale of friendship, espionage, and mystery.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2010

Only the Good Spy Young

By Ally Carter · Book #4 in the Gallagher Girls series

A young spy faces betrayal and danger as she uncovers secrets that could change everything.

288 pages· 56,153 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 70,220 ratings

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Summary: Cammie Morgan, a spy-in-training at Gallagher Academy, faces real danger when a terrorist group targets her. As she navigates betrayal and deception, a shocking revelation in London leaves her questioning everyone around her. With trust shattered, Cammie and her friends must use all their skills to uncover the truth, discovering that the key to her future may be hidden in the past. Can Cammie outsmart her enemies and protect those she loves, or will the secrets of her world prove too dangerous to handle?

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