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Linden Hall School for Girls
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Deca At Boarding Schools

There are 6 boarding schools offering deca as an extracurricular activity.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,755
  • Average Tuition: $57,533
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,226
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 64%
  • % Students Boarding: 76%
  • % International Students: 45%
  • % Students of Color: 41%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,755
  • Average Tuition: $57,533
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,226
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 64%
  • % Students Boarding: 76%
  • % International Students: 45%
  • % Students of Color: 41%

Top Deca Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
Columbia International College
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 86%
Tuition listed
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
(20)
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The Knox School Photo - The Knox School is an independent boarding and day school serving Grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate on 35 acres of waterfront property along Long Island's North Shore. Our campus offers convenient access to New York City, JFK International Airport, and ferry service to Connecticut.
The Knox School
Gr: 6-12, PG | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, Long Island, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(3)
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Linden Hall School for Girls Photo
Linden Hall School for Girls
Gr: 6-12, PG | 90 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-girls
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
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Marine Military Academy Photo
Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
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St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
St. John's Northwestern Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 84%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
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The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
The Village School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering deca are there?
There are 6 boarding schools offering deca.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering deca?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering deca is $57,533 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering deca?
Linden Hall School for Girls, founded in 1746, is the oldest boarding school offering deca.
Which boarding school offering deca has the lowest acceptance rate?
The Village School has the lowest acceptance rate (50%) among boarding schools offering deca.
Which boarding school offering deca has the highest average SAT scores?
The Knox School has the highest average SAT scores (1375) among boarding schools offering deca.

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