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Honor Council At Boarding Schools

There are 8 boarding schools offering honor council as an extracurricular activity.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 3,914
  • Average Tuition: $65,868
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,253
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
  • % Students Boarding: 56%
  • % International Students: 20%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 3,914
  • Average Tuition: $65,868
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 49%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,253
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
  • % Students Boarding: 56%
  • % International Students: 20%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Top Honor Council Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
Baylor School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
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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.
Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
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Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
Foxcroft School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(9)
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The Hill School Photo - 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 Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 539 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(8)
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Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
Marshall School
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 456 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(2)
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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.
McCallie School
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)
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St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the Tri-Tree Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 83%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
(6)
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Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy sits on a beautiful 35-acre campus located in central Utah, 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City in the quaint town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Wasatch Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG | 148 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
120 South 100 West
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
(5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering honor council are there?
There are 8 boarding schools offering honor council.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering honor council?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering honor council is $65,868 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering honor council?
The Hill School, founded in 1851, is the oldest boarding school offering honor council.
Which boarding school offering honor council has the lowest acceptance rate?
The Hill School has the lowest acceptance rate (25%) among boarding schools offering honor council.
Which boarding school offering honor council has the highest average SAT scores?
Baylor School has the highest average SAT scores (1370) among boarding schools offering honor council.

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