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Band At Boarding Schools

There are 23 boarding schools offering band as an extracurricular activity.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 9,866
  • Average Tuition: $51,934
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 47%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,267
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
  • % Students Boarding: 49%
  • % International Students: 25%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 9,866
  • Average Tuition: $51,934
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 47%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,267
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
  • % Students Boarding: 49%
  • % International Students: 25%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Top Band Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Gr: 5-12, PG | 3-12, PG (day) | 70 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
Christian
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
(1)
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Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
Baylor School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
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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
Bishop's College School
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
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Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
Bronte College
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(6)
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CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
CATS Academy Boston
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
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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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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Just a few miles from the heart of Washington, D.C., Georgetown Prep's 90-acre campus feels more like a small college than a high school.
Georgetown Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(4)
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Gould Academy Photo - Gould offers amazing outdoor opportunities in the Mountains of Western Maine and at Sunday River, but at it's core Gould is a traditional New England Boarding School with remarkable faculty mentors.
Gould Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 210 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Tuition listed
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
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Hershey Montessori School Photo - Adolescents build relationships and memories with peers of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, and prepare for adulthood in a global society.
Hershey Montessori School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 51 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 87%
Tuition listed
11530 Madison Road
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 357-0918
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Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.
Hillside School
Gr: 4-9 | K-9 (day) | 145 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
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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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Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
Marshall School
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 456 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(2)
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McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
McCallie School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
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Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
Mount Michael Benedictine School
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
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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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Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
Saint Bede Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
Catholic
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
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St. Lawrence Seminary High School Photo
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 89%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
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St. Mary's School Photo
St. Mary's School
Gr: 6-12 | 5-12 (day) | 504 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
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Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
Saint Stanislaus High School
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 82%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
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Taejon Christian International School Photo - Aladdin was a fun musical production for high school students to be a part of, and just as much fun for the whole community to watch.
Taejon Christian International School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 530 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
77 Yongsan 2-ro, Yuseong Gu
Daejeon, South Korea 34035
82426209116
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The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
The Village School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Founded in 1903, Wisconsin Lutheran High School is a prestigious, multiethnic Christian boarding and day school for grades 9-12.
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 938 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 19 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Christian
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering band are there?
There are 23 boarding schools offering band.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering band?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering band is $51,934 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering band?
Georgetown Preparatory School, founded in 1789, is the oldest boarding school offering band.
Which boarding school offering band has the lowest acceptance rate?
Baylor School has the lowest acceptance rate (31%) among boarding schools offering band.
Which boarding school offering band has the highest average SAT scores?
Mount Michael Benedictine School has the highest average SAT scores (1383) among boarding schools offering band.

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