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Deca At Boarding Schools

There are 6 boarding schools offering deca as an extracurricular activity.

Top Deca Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia International College
Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
(20)
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 86% Tuition listed
The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - The Knox School is a premier boarding and day school located on 35 acres of waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island. Accessible to New York City, JFK International Airport, and the Ferry to Connecticut.
(3)
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, Long Island, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Gr: 6-12, PG | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 75% Tuition listed
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Gr: 6-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy Photo
(1)
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
St. John's Northwestern Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
(Episcopal)
(4)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Gr: 7-12, PG | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 84% Tuition listed
The Village School
The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed

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