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Military Boys Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 military boys schools serving 1,890 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
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The military schools listed below are college-preparatory boarding schools that have rigorous admissions standards.
Please research the schools and consider their admissions standards when contacting the schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,890
  • Average Tuition: $45,251
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 51%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,115
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 58%
  • % Students Boarding: 91%
  • % International Students: 18%
  • % Students of Color: 31%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,890
  • Average Tuition: $45,251
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 51%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,115
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 58%
  • % Students Boarding: 91%
  • % International Students: 18%
  • % Students of Color: 31%

Top Military Boys Schools (2026-27)

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
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Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
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Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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Marine Military Academy Photo
Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
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Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
Riverside Military Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many military boys boarding schools are there?
There are 8 military boys boarding schools.
What is the average tuition cost of military boys boarding schools?
The average tuition cost of military boys boarding schools is $45,251 per year.
What is the oldest military boys boarding school?
Fishburne Military School, founded in 1879, is the oldest military boys boarding school.
Which military boys boarding school has the lowest acceptance rate?
Fork Union Military Academy has the lowest acceptance rate (55%) among military boys boarding schools.
Which military boys boarding school has the highest average SAT scores?
Riverside Military Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1323) among military boys boarding schools.

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