Debate At Boarding Schools

There are 10 boarding schools offering debate as an extracurricular activity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 4,040
  • Average Tuition: $60,894
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,377
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 74%
  • % Students Boarding: 73%
  • % International Students: 26%
  • % Students of Color: 33%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 4,040
  • Average Tuition: $60,894
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,377
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 74%
  • % Students Boarding: 73%
  • % International Students: 26%
  • % Students of Color: 33%

Top Debate Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Annie Wright Schools Photo - Annie Wright Schools, located in Tacoma, WA serves students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our upper schools program provides boarding for 9-12th students and a co-educational model of classroom learning
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 900 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6.5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 284-8603
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
Gr: 8-12 | 560 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Tuition listed
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
(30)
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)
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)
St. Paul's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
(4)
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)
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - As the leading college preparatory school in Camp Hill for girls and boys in grades 7-12, Southern Prep prepares students for success in college and in life. Within the framework of Christian example, our students are challenged to think, inspired to create, empowered to lead, motivated to win, and prepared to reach their God-given potential now and in the future.
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 92%
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
(3)
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
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 debate are there?
There are 10 boarding schools offering debate.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering debate?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering debate is $60,894 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering debate?
St. Paul's School, founded in 1856, is the oldest boarding school offering debate.
Which boarding school offering debate has the lowest acceptance rate?
The Webb Schools has the lowest acceptance rate (14%) among boarding schools offering debate.
Which boarding school offering debate has the highest average SAT scores?
The Webb Schools has the highest average SAT scores (1520) among boarding schools offering debate.

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