Casual Dress Code Boarding Schools

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 168
  • # Students Served: 60,189
  • Average Tuition: $66,993
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,287
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
  • % Students Boarding: 57%
  • % International Students: 26%
  • % Students of Color: 29%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 168
  • # Students Served: 60,189
  • Average Tuition: $66,993
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,287
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
  • % Students Boarding: 57%
  • % International Students: 26%
  • % Students of Color: 29%

Casual Dress Code Boarding Schools

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.
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
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
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
The Bement School Photo
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
(1)
Blair Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 15%
Tuition listed
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
Bridgton Academy Photo
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 71%
Tuition listed
Christian
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(3)
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. ..
Gr: 9-12, PG | 151 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-girls
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Map of Buxton School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
(4)
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."
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
(17)
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 332 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3832
(1)
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
Tuition listed
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
Tuition listed
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
(20)
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
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)
CATS Cambridge Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
Avg. class size: 11 students
1 High St, Chesterton
Cambridge, United Kingdom CB4 1NQ
4401223341300
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Chatham Hall Photo - Our students thrive in a dynamic environment designed specifically for their success.
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 376 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 859 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
Tuition listed
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
(1)
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 students
Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
(8)
Cotter Schools Photo
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 450 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
Catholic
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
Cranbrook Schools Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
Tuition listed
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
Cushing Academy Photo - Cushing Academy is located on a 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Gr: 9-12, PG | 385 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
(3)
Dana Hall School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 453 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(6)
Darlington School Photo - Darlington's expansive curriculum includes unique offerings such as Robotics, which is supported by a MakerSpace.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 797 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
Tuition listed
1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
(11)
Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
Gr: 5-12 | PK-12 (day) | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 53%
Tuition listed
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
(28)
Dublin School Photo - There`s dramatic beauty that is apparent on your first visit to Dublin. Surrounded by unspoiled forests, pristine lakes and Mt. Monadnock - the most climbed mountain in the world, our 500-acre campus supports a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, artists and athletes.
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
Tuition listed
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(1)
Dunn School Photo - In 2020 the new Leadership Center was completed. Overlooking the open space known as Munger Common, the center provides state of the art meeting rooms and learning facilities, is home to the student-run Earwig Cafe, and hosts our college counseling team. Students can be found gathering both indoors and outside the center for conversation and relaxation.
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 249 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 686-0650
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School, located in the beautiful town of Hardwick, Massachusetts, is a traditional New England boarding school set on a 300-acre campus.
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Tuition listed
242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
(2)
Ecole d'Humanité Photo
Gr: 8-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
(2)
EF Academy Oxford Photo - EF Academy Oxford's is a 20-minute walk from Oxford's city center. Centered around a restored, centuries-old mansion known as Cotuit Hall.
Gr: 11-12 | 112 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
Pullens Lane Headington
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools with a casual dress code are there?
There are 168 boarding schools with a casual dress code.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools with a casual dress code?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools with a casual dress code is $66,993 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school with a casual dress code?
CATS Cambridge, founded in , is the oldest boarding school with a casual dress code.
Which boarding school with a casual dress code has the lowest acceptance rate?
THINK Global School has the lowest acceptance rate (10%) among boarding schools with a casual dress code.
Which boarding school with a casual dress code has the highest average SAT scores?
Ross School has the highest average SAT scores (1575) among boarding schools with a casual dress code.

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