Community Service At Boarding Schools

There are 11 boarding schools offering community service as an extracurricular activity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 4,303
  • Average Tuition: $75,826
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 42%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,322
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
  • % Students Boarding: 69%
  • % International Students: 23%
  • % Students of Color: 26%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 4,303
  • Average Tuition: $75,826
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 42%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,322
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 71%
  • % Students Boarding: 69%
  • % International Students: 23%
  • % Students of Color: 26%

Top Community Service Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
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)
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)
Deerfield Academy Photo
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)
Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(9)
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.
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)
Salisbury School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 319 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
All-boys
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
(2)
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students come together in the Arcade before celebrating our annual Ring Ceremony
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
Tabor Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 220 consists of day students and boarding students from 19 states and 16 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 52%
Tuition listed
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 270 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 54%
Tuition listed
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
(3)
The Webb Schools Photo - Imagine learning from expert teachers, exploring paleontology in the Alf Museum, and heading to LA for concerts, sports, or museums-all while living near beaches, mountains, and desert. For more than 100 years, Webb has prepared and placed students at the nation's top colleges.
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 14%
Tuition listed
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
(29)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering community service are there?
There are 11 boarding schools offering community service.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering community service?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering community service is $75,826 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering community service?
Deerfield Academy, founded in 1797, is the oldest boarding school offering community service.
Which boarding school offering community service has the lowest acceptance rate?
Deerfield Academy has the lowest acceptance rate (13%) among boarding schools offering community service.
Which boarding school offering community service has the highest average SAT scores?
The Webb Schools has the highest average SAT scores (1520) among boarding schools offering community service.

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