Best Football Boarding Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 139 boarding schools offering football as an interscholastic sport, serving 69,900 students.

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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - One of Canada's Leading Hockey Development Programs with 12 Male and Female teams from U15 Prep to Jr. A Level. No other High School in the world has developed more Elite, Junior, NCAA, USPORTS, National, Olympic, NHL and professional hockey players then Notre Dame College. 215+ students drafted to NHL alone (played and or coached).

Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.

The Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.

North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.

IMG Academy Photo - Through world-class on-campus and online experiences, IMG helps student-athletes win their future, preparing them for college and beyond.

Thornton Academy Photo - Thornton Academy has been preparing students for a changing world since 1811. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.

Iolani School Photo

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.

The Fessenden School Photo

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

Luther College High School Photo - We have an on-campus dormitory with space for 50 boys and 50 girls. Luther College High School has an outstanding academic program and university preparation with graduates going on to post-secondary education, including: University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, Dartmouth, McGill, Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and Queen`s.

Suffield Academy Photo - The Bell on Suffield's Bell Hill is a central school symbol. All students ring it after receiving their Suffield diplomas at Commencement, and victorious athletic teams ring it throughout the year.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave is first and foremost a college preparatory boarding school. Our objective is to develop our cadets into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success.

Proctor Academy Photo - A community built on authentic relationships.

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.

Deerfield Academy Photo

Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center

North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.

Lakefield College School Photo - "Not one day passes without thinking back on my time at LCS. Because of my experience, I studied at top universities in England, my Bachelors at Warwick Business School and my Masters at Cass Business School, securing my first "real" job at Rothschild. LCS recognized and realized a potential in me that I didn't know I had. LCS ALUMNUS

St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - St. John's Northwestern Academies is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 6-12. Since 1884, they develop moral and ethical leaders who are inspired to improve the world through two paths! Their Military Academy pursues its mission using military leader development principles. Their Prefect Academy pursues its mission using contemporary organizational leader development principles. #LeadershipLivesHere

Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.

The Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.

North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.

IMG Academy Photo - Through world-class on-campus and online experiences, IMG helps student-athletes win their future, preparing them for college and beyond.

Thornton Academy Photo - Thornton Academy has been preparing students for a changing world since 1811. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.

Luther College High School Photo - We have an on-campus dormitory with space for 50 boys and 50 girls. Luther College High School has an outstanding academic program and university preparation with graduates going on to post-secondary education, including: University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, Dartmouth, McGill, Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and Queen`s.

Suffield Academy Photo - The Bell on Suffield's Bell Hill is a central school symbol. All students ring it after receiving their Suffield diplomas at Commencement, and victorious athletic teams ring it throughout the year.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave is first and foremost a college preparatory boarding school. Our objective is to develop our cadets into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success.

Proctor Academy Photo - A community built on authentic relationships.

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.

Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center

North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.

Lakefield College School Photo - "Not one day passes without thinking back on my time at LCS. Because of my experience, I studied at top universities in England, my Bachelors at Warwick Business School and my Masters at Cass Business School, securing my first "real" job at Rothschild. LCS recognized and realized a potential in me that I didn't know I had. LCS ALUMNUS

St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - St. John's Northwestern Academies is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 6-12. Since 1884, they develop moral and ethical leaders who are inspired to improve the world through two paths! Their Military Academy pursues its mission using military leader development principles. Their Prefect Academy pursues its mission using contemporary organizational leader development principles. #LeadershipLivesHere

Top Football Boarding Schools (2023-24)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Army and Navy Academy

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2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

Grades: 7-12

| 320 students

Ashbury College

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362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630

Grades: 9-12
4-12 (day)

| 750 students

Asheville School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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

Grades: 9-12

| 297 students

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame

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PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203

Grades: 9-12

| 300 students

Avon Old Farms School

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500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 405 students

Baylor School

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(4)

171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902

Grades: 9-12
6-12 (day)

| 1,050 students

Berkshire School

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245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 425 students

Blair Academy

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2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 475 students

Blue Ridge School

(Episcopal)

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(7)

273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811

Grades: 9-12

| 170 students

The Bolles School

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7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030

Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)

| 1,742 students

Branksome Hall

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10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741

Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)

| 900 students

Bridgton Academy

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11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322

Grades: 12-12, PG

| 155 students

The Brook Hill School

(Christian)

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(3)

1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000

Grades: 8-12
PK-12 (day)

| 775 students

Brooks School

(Episcopal)

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1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272

Grades: 9-12

| 346 students

Camden Military Academy

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520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001

Grades: 7-12, PG

| 300 students

Canterbury School

(Catholic)

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101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3832

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 325 students

Cardigan Mountain School

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62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548

Grades: 6-9

| 233 students

Cate School

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(19)

1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127

Grades: 9-12

| 300 students

Chaminade College Preparatory School

(Catholic)

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425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645

Grades: 6-12

| 800 students

Cheshire Academy

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10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 343 students

Choate Rosemary Hall

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333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 867 students

Christ School

(Episcopal)

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

Grades: 8-12

| 302 students

Christchurch School

(Episcopal)

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49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 758-2306

Grades: 9-12

| 215 students

Collège du Léman Sàrl

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Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656

Grades: 4-12
Pre-K-12 (day)

| 1,900 students

Cotter Schools

(Catholic)

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1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102

Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)

| 404 students

Cranbrook Schools

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PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610

Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)

| 795 students

Culver Academies

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(21)

1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100

Grades: 9-12

| 835 students

Darlington School

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1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436

Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)

| 770 students

Deerfield Academy

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7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 653 students

Episcopal High School

(Episcopal)

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(12)

1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062

Grades: 9-12

| 464 students

Fay School

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48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201

Grades: 7-9
K-9 (day)

| 475 students

The Fessenden School

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

Grades: 5-9
PK-9 (day)

| 537 students

Fishburne Military School

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225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

Grades: 7-12

| 106 students

Fork Union Military Academy

(Baptist)

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PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205

Grades: 7-12, PG

| 300 students

Forman School

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12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802

Grades: 9-12, PG

| 210 students

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