Hiking At Boarding Schools

There are 7 boarding schools offering hiking as an extracurricular activity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,796
  • Average Tuition: $82,292
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
  • % Students Boarding: 78%
  • % International Students: 43%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,796
  • Average Tuition: $82,292
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
  • % Students Boarding: 78%
  • % International Students: 43%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Top Hiking Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Ecole d'Humanité Photo
Gr: 8-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 64%
Tuition listed
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
Miss Hall's School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
(6)
Oak Hill Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Baptist
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(1)
Oliverian School Photo - Aerial view of the Oliverian campus. The Meeting House, main Academic Building, and Mackinnon/Student Center can be seen.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students
Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Tuition listed
28 Becket Drive, #385
Pike, NH 03780
(888) 922-5565
St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering hiking are there?
There are 7 boarding schools offering hiking.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering hiking?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering hiking is $82,292 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering hiking?
Oak Hill Academy, founded in 1878, is the oldest boarding school offering hiking.
Which boarding school offering hiking has the lowest acceptance rate?
McCallie School has the lowest acceptance rate (60%) among boarding schools offering hiking.
Which boarding school offering hiking has the highest average SAT scores?
McCallie School has the highest average SAT scores (1250) among boarding schools offering hiking.

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