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.

Community Service At Boarding Schools

There are 10 boarding schools offering community service as an extracurricular activity.

Top Community Service Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
(4)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 35% Tuition listed
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)
(1)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
(14)
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Gr: 9-12, PG | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
(9)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Rectory School
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.
(2)
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Gr: 5-9 | K-9 (day) | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
(2)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Gr: 9-12, PG | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
Stuart Hall School
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students in Old Main Hallway
(Episcopal)
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
Tabor Academy
Tabor Academy Photo
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Tilton School
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.
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30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 52% Tuition listed
The Webb Schools
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.
(29)
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 14% Tuition listed

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