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Chess At Boarding Schools

There are 8 boarding schools offering chess as an extracurricular activity.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,515
  • Average Tuition: $67,474
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,275
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
  • % Students Boarding: 59%
  • % International Students: 27%
  • % Students of Color: 21%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,515
  • Average Tuition: $67,474
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,275
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 60%
  • % Students Boarding: 59%
  • % International Students: 27%
  • % Students of Color: 21%

Top Chess Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Cardigan Mountain School
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)
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Deerfield Academy Photo
Deerfield Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 650 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 13%
Tuition listed
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
(14)
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Indian Mountain School Photo - Aerial View of IMS Upper Campus
Indian Mountain School
Gr: 6-9 | PK-9 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 35%
Tuition listed
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
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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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Rectory School Photo - Being a member of a large, close-knit community lends itself to increased leadership skills, empathy, and understanding of one's self and those around them.
Rectory School
Gr: 5-9 | K-9 (day) | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(2)
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Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN
Saint John's Preparatory School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 280 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 88%
Tuition listed
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
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Stuart Hall School Photo - Students come together in the Arcade before celebrating our annual Ring Ceremony
Stuart Hall School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 144 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 68%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering chess are there?
There are 8 boarding schools offering chess.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering chess?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering chess is $67,474 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering chess?
Deerfield Academy, founded in 1797, is the oldest boarding school offering chess.
Which boarding school offering chess has the lowest acceptance rate?
Deerfield Academy has the lowest acceptance rate (13%) among boarding schools offering chess.
Which boarding school offering chess has the highest average SAT scores?
Deerfield Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1400) among boarding schools offering chess.

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