Formal Dress Code Boarding Schools

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Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.
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Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.
Belle Epoque Campus
The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumnae past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.
Community service is taught, not required, at Randolph-Macon Academy. While there is no requirement for graduation, students are given many opportunities to serve their community, both on-campus and in the town of Front Royal. In this photo, students are helping to match wish-lists with toys in the local Toys for Tots program.
St. George's Campus
Through the main gate of campus, the Teardrop (named for the shape of the area) welcomes visitors with over 150 flags donated by alumni, friends, and family of St. John's Military School. Vanier Academic Center faces the main gate.
Our oceanfront campus is a major draw. Located in sunny San Diego, California, our school offers private beach access. We're the only military school in the country with a surf team! There's nothing like relaxing at the beach after a long day of classes.
Our campus is located along the shores of the Housatonic River, adjacent to the town of Kent.
Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, overlooking the Puget Sound. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
Forman has a total of 13 dormitories on campus. The majority (85%) of students are boarders, but day students are invited to participate fully in evening study halls, meals, social events and other campus activities.
The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
The entire school gathers daily for sit-down meals in Marion Hall. This architecturally stunning facility allows for students and staff to share a family-style dining experience.
Our academic team offers a multi-tiered instructional framework that includes a multitude of resources to address each individual student's academic need. The supports vary in intensity, allowing for timely interventions for each student. Through personalized learning plans, we strive to provide targeted and differentiated instruction at the earliest indication of student need at a level of intensity that is responsive
As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that are infused with artistic and athletic pursuits.
Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence.
Boland Hall is the home to many of Prep's 110 resident students. Our campus is less than 5 miles from the Nation's Capital

Formal Dress Code Boarding Schools

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Academy of the Holy Family
    All-girls  (Catholic)
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    860-822-6279
    Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
  • Admiral Farragut Academy
    (8)
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    727-384-5500
    Grades: 8-12 | 320 students
  • Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School
    (Catholic)
    700 Ashland Avenue
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 1050 students
  • Amerigo Lexington, Lexington Catholic High School
    (Catholic)
    2250 Clays Mill Road
    Lexington, KY 40503
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 845 students
  • Amerigo Maryland, Archbishop Curley High School
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    3701 Sinclair Lane
    Baltimore, MD 21213
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
  • Amerigo Maryland, Mercy High School
    All-girls  (Catholic)
    1300 East Northern Parkway
    Baltimore, MD 21239
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
  • Amerigo Napa Valley Justin-Siena High School
    (Catholic)
    4026 Maher St.
    Napa, CA 94558
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 580 students
  • Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
    (Catholic)
    550 S. Albert St.
    Saint Paul, MN 55116
    3124161955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1080 students
  • Annie Wright Schools
    (4)
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    253-284-8600
    Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
  • Army and Navy Academy
    All-boys 
    (4)
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    888-762-2338
    Grades: 7-12 | 320 students
  • Ashbury College
    (4)
    362 Mariposa Avenue
    Ottawa, Canada K1M0T3
    613-749-9630
    Grades: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 715 students
  • Asheville School
    (4)
    360 Asheville School Rd.
    Asheville, NC 28806
    828-254-6345
    Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
  • Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
    (Christian)
    54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
    Hauula, HI 96717
    808-670-1909
    Grades: 5-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | n/a students
  • Avon Old Farms School
    All-boys 
    (6)
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    800-464-2866
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 409 students
  • Baylor School
    (2)
    171 Baylor School Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
    423-267-5902
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1024 students
  • Berkshire School
    (9)
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    413-229-1003
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 403 students
  • Bishop's College School
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    819-566-0238
    Grades: 7-12 | 260 students
  • Blue Ridge School
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    434-985-2811
    Grades: 9-12 | 195 students
  • Bodwell High School
    955 Harbourside Drive
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
    1-604-998-1000
    Grades: 8-12 | 650 students
  • The Bolles School
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    9042565030
    Grades: 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1700 students
  • Brandon Hall School
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    770-394-8177
    Grades: 6-12 | 160 students
  • Branksome Hall
    All-girls 
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada 1
    416-920-9741
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
    Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
    82-64-902-5073
    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 835 students
  • Brentwood College School
    (1)
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    1-250-743-5521
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • Bronte College
    (1)
    88 Bronte College Court
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
    9052707788
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • Brooks School
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    1160 Great Pond Road
    North Andover, MA 01845
    978-725-6272
    Grades: 9-12 | 380 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    All-boys 
    (10)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    800-948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Canadian College Italy
    via Cavour 13
    Lanciano (CH), Italy 66034
    905-709-7401
    Grades: 10-12, PG | 60 students
  • Canterbury School
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 320 students
  • Cardigan Mountain School
    All-boys 
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    603-523-3548
    Grades: 6-9 | 227 students
  • Carlsbad International School
    Slovenska 477/5
    Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic 36001
    00420353227387
    Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
  • Carson Long Military Academy
    All-boys 
    200 N. Carlisle St.
    New Bloomfield, PA 17068
    717-582-2121
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 85 students
  • Christ School
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    8286846232
    Grades: 8-12 | 291 students
  • Culver Academies
    (16)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    574-842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 828 students
  • Deerfield Academy
    (6)
    7 Boyden Lane
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-1400
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 648 students
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