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All-Girls Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 all-girls boarding schools serving 5,096 students located throughout the US and Canada.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Boarding Schools: 19
# Students Served: 5,096
Average Tuition: $72,441
% Students on Financial Aid: 46%
Average Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average Class Size: 11 students
Average SAT Score: 1,266
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 74%
% Students Boarding: 58%
% International Students: 23%
% Students of Color: 38%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Boarding Schools: 19
# Students Served: 5,096
Average Tuition: $72,441
% Students on Financial Aid: 46%
Average Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average Class Size: 11 students
Average SAT Score: 1,266
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 74%
% Students Boarding: 58%
% International Students: 23%
% Students of Color: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many all-girls boarding schools are there?

There are 19 all-girls boarding schools.

What is the average tuition cost of all-girls boarding schools?

The average tuition cost of all-girls boarding schools is $72,441 per year.

What is the oldest all-girls boarding school?

Linden Hall School for Girls, founded in 1746, is the oldest all-girls boarding school.

Which all-girls boarding school has the lowest acceptance rate?

Branksome Hall has the lowest acceptance rate (33%) among all-girls boarding schools.

Which all-girls boarding school has the highest average SAT scores?

Dana Hall School has the highest average SAT scores (1360) among all-girls boarding schools.

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