Christian Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 73 Christian boarding schools serving 29,993 students located in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 73
  • # Students Served: 29,993
  • Average Tuition: $56,669
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,264
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
  • % Students Boarding: 55%
  • % International Students: 21%
  • % Students of Color: 30%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 73
  • # Students Served: 29,993
  • Average Tuition: $56,669
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,264
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
  • % Students Boarding: 55%
  • % International Students: 21%
  • % Students of Color: 30%

Top Christian Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
All-girls (Catholic)
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
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.
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
(4)
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.
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)
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our beautiful 750 acre campus is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a lovely 30 minute drive from Charlottesville Virginia. We take full advantage our location to help boys channel their energy, hone their leadership skills, foster respect for the environment, enhance their self esteem, and learn the value of teamwork.
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
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)
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
(10)
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)
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
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)
Christ School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
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)
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
Episcopal High School Photo - EHS
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 29%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
(12)
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.
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)
George School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
Society of Friends
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
(9)
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.
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)
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Photo - Hillcrest started in 1916 out of the Bible school movement in America at the turn of the century. For the past 100 years Hillcrest has served families from nearly every continent and throughout the United States with a comprehensive boarding school program that disciples students and equips them for their next stages in life.
Gr: 10-12 | PK-12 (day) | 200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Christian
610 Hillcrest Dr.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
(5)
Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
(9)
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 240 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Iolani School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Kent School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 520 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
(1)
The King's Academy Photo - 65-Acres located in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains.
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 483 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
Christian
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
(3)
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus. At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
LCBI High School Photo - LCBI High School is beautifully located on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada. Being in a small town has many advantages including safety, large campus space, and a friendly community.
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Avg. class size: 22 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Tuition listed
Christian
700 Ash St
Outlook, Canada s0l2n0
(306) 860-7920
(3)
Lustre Christian High School Photo - Lustre Christian High School is located in Lustre, MT.
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
4 Lustre High Circle
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT
(860) 923-9565
(1)
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 72%
Tuition listed
Catholic
1000 Green St.
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
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.
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)
Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
Christian
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Milton Hershey School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 2,200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Non-denom. / Christian
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 647-5507
(1)
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
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
Oak Hill Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Baptist
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(1)
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
Quaker
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many christian boarding schools are there?
There are 73 christian boarding schools.
What is the average tuition cost of christian boarding schools?
The average tuition cost of christian boarding schools is $56,669 per year.
What is the oldest christian boarding school?
Georgetown Preparatory School, founded in 1789, is the oldest christian boarding school.
Which christian boarding school has the lowest acceptance rate?
St. Paul's School has the lowest acceptance rate (16%) among christian boarding schools.
Which christian boarding school has the highest average SAT scores?
St. Paul's School has the highest average SAT scores (1430) among christian boarding schools.

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