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Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields' campus is 140 acres located in Maryland's scenic horse country, close to the cultural centers of Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City and within driving distance of natural resources like the Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Mountains, and Atlantic beaches. In addition, the international airport BWI is only 30 minutes away.
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Best Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 208 non-denominational boarding schools serving 79,674 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
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Top Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
(8)
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
Gr: 11-12, PG | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Academy at SOAR
The Academy at SOAR Photo - The Academy at SOAR is an accredited private boarding school. Students will graduate with a high school diploma.
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
(10)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
Albert College
Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
(2)
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools Photo - Annie Wright Schools, located in Tacoma, WA serves students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our upper schools program provides boarding for 9-12th students and a co-educational model of classroom learning
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 284-8603
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo - The core values and core competencies we promote and the relationships we foster among all members of our diverse community prepare our students to be confident learners and engaged citizens.
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
(4)
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
Ashbury College
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
(11)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
(1)
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Avon Old Farms School
Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
(6)
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
Gr: 9-12, PG | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
(4)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed
Berkshire School
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 430 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
(17)
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Gr: 9-12, PG | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 20% Tuition listed
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
(1)
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Bishop's College School
Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
(9)
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 15% Tuition listed
Bodwell High School
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
(9)
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Gr: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1,756 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 34% Tuition listed
Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
(4)
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
Branksome Hall Asia
Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia boasts a world-class campus at 24 acres, including Olympic-sized ice rink and swimming pool, 3 Makerspaces with 30 3D printers, 3 boarding houses, a state-of-the-art library, fitness center, soccer pitches, and many more.
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Brentwood College School
Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
(8)
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day) | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 30% Tuition listed
Brewster Academy
Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
(10)
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Gr: 9-12, PG | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy Photo
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
Bronte College
Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
(6)
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Gr: 9-12, PG | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Buxton School
(4)
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Cambridge School of Weston
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 200 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
(17)
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
(21)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
(2)
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 74% Tuition listed
Cate School
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
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1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 17% Tuition listed
CATS Academy Boston
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
(1)
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
CATS Cambridge
CATS Cambridge Photo
1 High St, Chesterton
Cambridge, United Kingdom CB4 1NQ
4401223341300
Gr: 9-12, PG
Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
(5)
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Gr: 9-12, PG | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
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