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Military Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 military boarding schools serving 3,531 students located throughout the USA and Canada.

The military schools listed below are college-prep boarding schools that have rigorous admissions standards.

Learn more about military boarding schools and how they work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Boarding Schools: 13
# Students Served: 3,531
Average Tuition: $44,732
% Students on Financial Aid: 56%
Average Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average Class Size: 11 students
Average SAT Score: 1,117
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 63%
% Students Boarding: 90%
% International Students: 19%
% Students of Color: 35%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Boarding Schools: 13
# Students Served: 3,531
Average Tuition: $44,732
% Students on Financial Aid: 56%
Average Acceptance Rate: 76%
Average Class Size: 11 students
Average SAT Score: 1,117
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 63%
% Students Boarding: 90%
% International Students: 19%
% Students of Color: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many military boarding schools are there?

There are 13 military boarding schools.

What is the average tuition cost of military boarding schools?

The average tuition cost of military boarding schools is $44,732 per year.

What is the oldest military boarding school?

Oak Ridge Military Academy, founded in 1852, is the oldest military boarding school.

Which military boarding school has the lowest acceptance rate?

Fork Union Military Academy has the lowest acceptance rate (55%) among military boarding schools.

Which military boarding school has the highest average SAT scores?

Riverside Military Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1323) among military boarding schools.

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