Formal Dress Code Boarding Schools

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St. Catherine's Academy Photo - St. Catherine's recognizes the important role that athletics plays in the development of a well-rounded young man. Our physical education program and championship athletic teams seek to develop skills and capabilities that reach far beyond the athletic field.
The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
Perkiomen School Photo - Kriebel Hall
Ridley College Photo - Students experience hands-on learning in the Biology, Chemistry and Physics labs. Extracting glowing DNA from a jellyfish, measuring lung capacity or building a working knee joint are all possibilities in Ridley College classrooms. Lab experiments prepare students for university.
The Marvelwood School Photo - The math curriculum offers AP and Honors level classes, as well as small-group tutoring
The Stony Brook School Photo
Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
Shawnigan Lake School Photo - 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.
Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Roanoke Catholic's campus is surrounded by the natural, beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - We teach our art classes in a step-by-step manner-how to match pitch, to throw a pot, to draw a line. Even if you think you're not artistic, you'll build on these skills over time so you can develop your own creativity and awaken the artist in you.
Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School hosts unrivaled athletic facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, weight room, track, athletic courts & fields, and Sports Performance Center.
The International School of MN Photo - Entrance to ISM's Residence Hall.
Houghton Academy Photo - Classrooms, offices, auditorium, gymnasium, and cafeteria are all located in the primary school building.
Christ School Photo
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus. Mission: At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
The Kiski School Photo - The Swank Student Center
St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Enjoying Lake St. Bernard on the more than 800 acres of St. Bernard Abbey . . . a perfect place to relax, study, or just hang out with friends!
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell students can learn a musical instrument in band or discover a passion in the visual arts.
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.

Formal Dress Code Boarding Schools

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Boarding students weekend trip to Boston
    All-girls  (Catholic)
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    860-822-6279
    Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
  • Admiral Farragut Academy
    Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Aviation, one of the many signature programs at Farragut, allows students to earn their Private Pilot's license and earn 5 dual enrollment credits at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the #1 aeronautical university in the United States.
    (8)
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    727-384-5500
    Grades: 8-12 | 320 students
  • Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School
    Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School Photo - As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. In addition, Marian Catholic provides a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine and practical arts, opening students to a variety of career choices.
    (Catholic)
    700 Ashland Avenue
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 1050 students
  • Amerigo Lexington, Lexington Catholic High School
    Amerigo Lexington, Lexington Catholic High School Photo - Designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for academic achievement, Amerigo Lexington offers students exciting opportunities through the Exemplar Scholar program, the Air+Space Academy, the elite Fine Arts department and more.
    (Catholic)
    2250 Clays Mill Road
    Lexington, KY 40503
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 845 students
  • Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School
    Amerigo Los Angeles, Bishop Montgomery High School Photo - Students at Bishop Montgomery High School have access to an array of advanced-level courses, extracurriculars and athletics - all located just one mile away from the Pacific Ocean.
    (Catholic)
    5430 Torrance Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90503

    Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
  • Amerigo Maryland, Archbishop Curley High School
    Amerigo Maryland, Archbishop Curley High School Photo - Archbishop Curley High School is an all-male school offering students a strong academic program designed for 21st century learners.
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    3701 Sinclair Lane
    Baltimore, MD 21213
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
  • Amerigo Maryland, Mercy High School
    Amerigo Maryland, Mercy High School Photo - Mercy High School's unique Women in Medicine Program allows students with an interest in health and medicine to work directly with health professionals to broaden their knowledge and prepare for a career in the field.
    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
    Amerigo Napa Valley Justin-Siena High School Photo - Community is important. Our students have many opportunities to build community through service, retreats, homecoming, sports, clubs, and activities.
    (Catholic)
    4026 Maher St.
    Napa, CA 94558
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 580 students
  • Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
    Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall Photo - Cretin-Derham Hall is dedicated to providing students with a premier education and avenues to succeed at the university level and beyond.
    (Catholic)
    550 S. Albert St.
    Saint Paul, MN 55116
    3124161955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1080 students
  • Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - 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.
    (4)
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    253-284-8600
    Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
  • Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo - A military boarding school education prepares a student for college and life beyond in a way that other types of schools are unable to match. Graduates are equipped with the skills to be leaders in their community with strong abilities in self-discipline, organization, teamwork, and good citizenship. They are truly equipped with the tools for success.
    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
    Asheville School Photo - Asheville School has 21 interscholastic sports teams and the school's athletic facilities are considered among the best in the Southeast.
    (4)
    360 Asheville School Rd.
    Asheville, NC 28806
    828-254-6345
    Grades: 9-12 | 294 students
  • Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
    Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
    (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
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - At Avon, the arts are more than paint on a canvas, pixels on a screen, notes in the air, or chords in the hand - our boys experience a journey of creative discovery through personal programs allowing them to explore their undiscovered talents.
    All-boys 
    (6)
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    800-464-2866
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 409 students
  • Baylor School
    Baylor School Photo - Our proctored study hall is located in the center of campus and provides a quiet place for students to study.
    (2)
    171 Baylor School Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
    423-267-5902
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1024 students
  • Berkshire School
    Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. Advanced Math/ScienceResearch, Advanced Humanities Research, Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize, a range of arts offerings, and championship athletics on a stunning 400-acre campus in the Berkshires.
    (12)
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    413-229-1003
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 408 students
  • Bishop's College School
    Bishop's College School Photo - We get together every morning for special presentations, performances, and announcements in "Chapel", our morning assembly.
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    819-566-0238
    Grades: 7-12 | 260 students
  • Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Class sizes are small and teachers really get to know their students and his learning style.
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    434-985-2811
    Grades: 9-12 | 185 students
  • Bodwell High School
    Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell students can explore science & technology in dedicated lab classrooms.
    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
    Brandon Hall School Photo
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    770-394-8177
    Grades: 6-12 | 160 students
  • Branksome Hall
    Branksome Hall Photo
    All-girls 
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada 00000
    416-920-9741
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Empowering through Athletics
    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
    Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood's oceanfront campus has an international reputation that matches our educational profile as one of the world's great boarding schools. Sheltered on the pristine coastline of Vancouver Island, BC, our 77-acre campus has over one kilometre of oceanfront allowing for our students to learn outside the classroom in an idyllic setting.
    (1)
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    1-250-743-5521
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • Bronte College
    Bronte College Photo - Bronte Graduates
    (1)
    88 Bronte College Court
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
    9052707788
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • Brooks School
    Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    1160 Great Pond Road
    North Andover, MA 01845
    978-725-6272
    Grades: 9-12 | 380 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - Inside the barracks (dorms), cadets may wear civilian clothes. Gaming consoles, TV's, and other personal items are allowed!!
    All-boys 
    (10)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    800-948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Canadian College Italy
    Canadian College Italy Photo - Private schools in Europe present insights into different global perspectives. The essence of CCI is that challenging learning takes place in the country of the Renaissance...Italy, whose archaeological, historical and art treasures are visited as a formally instructed integral part of the CCI educational experience.
    via Cavour 13
    Lanciano (CH), Italy 66034
    905-709-7401
    Grades: 10-12, PG | 60 students
  • Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury dedicated a state-of-the-art artificial turf field for soccer and field hockey in the spring of 2014.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 320 students
  • Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo
    All-boys 
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    603-523-3548
    Grades: 6-9 | 225 students
  • Carlsbad International School
    Carlsbad International School Photo
    Slovenska 477/5
    Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic 36001
    00420353227387
    Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
  • Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    8286846232
    Grades: 8-12 | 291 students
  • Culver Academies
    Culver Academies Photo - The Culver Girls Academy (CGA) Crest is a treasured symbol and is proudly worn on the blazers to symbolize a strong school with separate traditions for young women with an emphasis on citizenship and leadership preparation. The Culver Military system for young men (CMA)is a lifestyle that encourages pride in oneself, the living unit, the Corps of Cadets and Culver.
    (16)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    574-842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 828 students
  • Deerfield Academy
    Deerfield Academy Photo
    (6)
    7 Boyden Lane
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-1400
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 648 students
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