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Best Military Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 military boarding schools serving 3,681 students located throughout the USA and Canada.

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

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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Marine Military Academy Photo

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Top Military Boarding Schools (2026)

School

Location

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Army and Navy Academy

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2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed

Camden Military Academy

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520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001

Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Fishburne Military School

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225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

Fork Union Military Academy

(Baptist)

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PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205

Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed

Hargrave Military Academy

(Baptist)

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200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480

Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

Marine Military Academy

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320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006

Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

Missouri Military Academy

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776

Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed

New Mexico Military Institute

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101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376

Gr: 9-12, PG | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

New York Military Academy

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78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335

Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

Oak Ridge Military Academy

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2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040

Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Randolph-Macon Academy

(United Methodist)

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200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484

Gr: 8-12, PG | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Riverside Preparatory Academy

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2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338

Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

St. John's Northwestern Academy

(Episcopal)

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1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199

Gr: 7-12, PG | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 84% Tuition listed

Valley Forge Military Academy

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399

Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 78% Tuition listed

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