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.

Chess Club At Boarding Schools

There are 72 boarding schools offering chess club as an extracurricular activity.

Top Chess Club Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
| 308 students
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
(4)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Ashbury College
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
(5)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Grades: 9-12
4-12 (day)
| 750 students
Asheville School
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(4)
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Blue Ridge School
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
(Episcopal)
(7)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
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.
(3)
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Grades: 8-12
| 550 students
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 1,756 students
Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
| 910 students
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
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
| 1,200 students
Brooks School
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
(Episcopal)
(10)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Grades: 8-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 323 students
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
(19)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 300 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 343 students
Christchurch School
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.
(Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Delphian School
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.
(26)
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Grades: 5-12
PK-12 (day)
| 220 students
Ecole d'Humanité
Ecole d'Humanité Photo
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 100 students
EF Academy Oxford
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.
(4)
Pullens Lane Headington
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
Grades: 11-12
| 188 students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - Hands-on learning encourages our students to make their own discoveries. Calculate velocity in the real world by measuring the speed of a baseball!
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Fork Union Military Academy
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.
(Baptist)
(7)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 300 students
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
(1)
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 410 students
Georgetown Preparatory School
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - The Yard is the heart of campus where the students pass between classes, and meet up for clubs and spirit events.
(Catholic)
(4)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
The Global College
The Global College Photo - The Global College in Madrid, Spain
Calle Castellón de la Plana 8
Madrid, Spain 28006
0034915689937
Grades: 11-12
| 250 students
Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
(Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 195 students
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
| 620 students
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Grades: 4-9
| 145 students
The Hun School of Princeton
The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
(1)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
| 675 students
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.
(1)
4000 J Maddy Pkwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 567 students
The Kiski School
The Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 205 students
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 70 students
The Linsly School
The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Grades: 7-12
5-12 (day)
| 447 students
1500 Royal Street
Regina, Canada S4T 5A5
(306) 205-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
The MacDuffie School
The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
(1)
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 275 students
The Masters School
The Masters School Photo
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6400
Grades: 9-12
5-12 (day)
| 669 students
McCallie School
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.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(3)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
| 994 students
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy Photo
(20)
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 452 students
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