Whether they're private or public, urban or rural, America's schools exemplify a diverse mix of architectural styles ranging from Spanish Colonial to Tudor Revival.
To find the most scenic schools in the US, INSIDER consulted Architectural Digest's lists of the most beautiful public and private schools as well as regional lists, such as Southern Living's guide to the South's most beautiful high schools. We also looked at schools with award-winning designs or stunning natural environs.
Scroll down to read about the prettiest school in every state.
ALABAMA: Indian Springs School in Indian Springs
Located near Birmingham at the base of Oak Mountain, where it opened in 1952, the Indian Springs School is a 350-acre boarding school for students in grades eight through 12.
The building, designed by the environmentally-focused architectural firm Lake Flato, won an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Education Facility Design Award in 2016.
Its modern-meets-woodsy exterior matches the philosophy of the school's forward-thinking founder, Dr. Louis E. Armstrong, who wanted to create a place where students would be "learning through living."
ALASKA: Kodiak High School in Kodiak
Renovated in 2015 by the DLR group, Kodiak High School — which was originally built in the 1950s — was upgraded with a four-story, 85,000-square-foot addition that features three types of spaces categorized as "link, gather, and learn."
The tower was created to emphasize hands-on learning experiences that would prepare students for careers in Kodiak's major industries, like fishing and aerospace.
ARIZONA: Chandler High School in Chandler
Chandler High School has been open since 1914, making it one of the oldest schools in Arizona.
Chandler's oldest remaining structure, a two-story, Classical Revival-style building referred to as "Old Main," was built in the 1920s by Allison & Allison, a Los Angeles-based architectural firm.
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