Best Cycling Boarding Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 boarding schools offering cycling as an interscholastic sport, serving 12,552 students.

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Christ School Photo

Salisbury School Photo

Deerfield Academy Photo

Subiaco Academy Photo - Named by Architecture Digest as one of "The World's Most Beautiful Boarding Schools," the modified Romanesque style architecture was rebuilt in 1959 using native sandstone taken from our own quarries about a mile northeast of the Abbey.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.

The Fessenden School Photo

Tilton School Photo - Beyond the academic requirement in art, all Tilton students have opportunities to gain significant experience in creative and cultural arts.

Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons

Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo

Asheville School Photo - Since its founding in 1900, generations of students have looked within themselves and discovered the mettle required to succeed at this school.

Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.

The Putney School Photo - The Putney School is located on a working dairy farm. We value the dignity and relevance of physical work, which shows through our Work Program. Students carry out daily chores, collaborate in teams, learn skills, and sometimes lead crews various areas: Barn, Kitchen, Land-Use, Dining & Maintenance.

Ecole d'Humanité Photo

Landmark School Photo - Landmark's beautiful coastal campus just 30 miles from Boston.

Woodstock School Photo

Fryeburg Academy Photo

International School Altdorf Photo

Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School's riding program caters to all riders from competitive and experienced to never-ridden and the facilities for both horse and rider are first rate. Students can ride five days a week, English or Western, and compete in the IEA. Bring your horse to school with you or ride one of FVS's horses!

The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.

Subiaco Academy Photo - Named by Architecture Digest as one of "The World's Most Beautiful Boarding Schools," the modified Romanesque style architecture was rebuilt in 1959 using native sandstone taken from our own quarries about a mile northeast of the Abbey.

Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.

Tilton School Photo - Beyond the academic requirement in art, all Tilton students have opportunities to gain significant experience in creative and cultural arts.

Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons

Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo

Asheville School Photo - Since its founding in 1900, generations of students have looked within themselves and discovered the mettle required to succeed at this school.

Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.

The Putney School Photo - The Putney School is located on a working dairy farm. We value the dignity and relevance of physical work, which shows through our Work Program. Students carry out daily chores, collaborate in teams, learn skills, and sometimes lead crews various areas: Barn, Kitchen, Land-Use, Dining & Maintenance.

Landmark School Photo - Landmark's beautiful coastal campus just 30 miles from Boston.

Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School's riding program caters to all riders from competitive and experienced to never-ridden and the facilities for both horse and rider are first rate. Students can ride five days a week, English or Western, and compete in the IEA. Bring your horse to school with you or ride one of FVS's horses!

Top Cycling Boarding Schools (2025-26)

School

Location

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Asheville School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345

Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed

Christ School

(Episcopal)

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500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232

Gr: 8-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 67% Tuition listed

Collège du Léman Sàrl

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Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656

Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 student Tuition listed

Colorado Rocky Mountain School

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500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562

Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed

Colorado Timberline Academy

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454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898

Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate: 90% Tuition listed

Deerfield Academy

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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

Ecole d'Humanité

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Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292

Gr: 8-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate: 75% Tuition listed

The Fessenden School

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250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300

Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Fountain Valley School of Colorado

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6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251

Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

Fryeburg Academy

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745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013

Gr: 9-12, PG | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Gould Academy

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39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777

Gr: 9-12, PG | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 97% Tuition listed

The Greenwood School

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14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Avg. class size: 4 students Acceptance rate: 20% Tuition listed

Holderness School

(Episcopal)

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PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747

Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed

International School Altdorf

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St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, Switzerland 6460
0766909288

Gr: 7-12, PG | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Lake Tahoe Preparatory School

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255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690

Gr: 9-12, PG | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Landmark School

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429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed

Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)

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Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872

Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 64% Tuition listed

Mercersburg Academy

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100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173

Gr: 9-12, PG | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 22% Tuition listed

Miller School of Albemarle

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1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385

Gr: 8-12, PG | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed

Phillips Academy Andover

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180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050

Gr: 9-12, PG | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed

Phillips Exeter Academy

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20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437

Gr: 9-12, PG | 1,106 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 17% Tuition listed

Proctor Academy

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204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652

Gr: 9-12, PG | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 48% Tuition listed

The Putney School

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418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566

Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed

St. Anne's-Belfield School

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2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106

Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 30% Tuition listed

Salisbury School

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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

Subiaco Academy

(Catholic)

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405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000

Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 67% Tuition listed

The Thacher School

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5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210

Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 15% Tuition listed

Tilton School

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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

Woodberry Forest School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371

Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 51% Tuition listed

Woodstock School

(Christian)

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Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Landour, India 248179
911356615

Gr: 6-12 | PK-5 (day) | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students

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