Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Member Schools

BoardingSchoolReview.com lists 16 boarding schools as Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) members, serving 6,327 students. Learn more about the association at Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).

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Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Member Schools (2026-27)

Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Cranbrook Schools Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
Tuition listed
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
Tuition listed
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
(21)
Hershey Montessori School Photo - Adolescents build relationships and memories with peers of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, and prepare for adulthood in a global society.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 51 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 87%
Tuition listed
11530 Madison Road
Huntsburg, OH 44046
(440) 357-0918
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 579 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
4000 J Maddy Pkwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(2)
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. At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
Gr: 7-12 | 5-12 (day) | 447 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Maharishi School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 184 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(2)
Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
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)
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
Principia School Photo - Principia's supportive community is one where all levels come together to cheer on our sports teams.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 511 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 62%
Tuition listed
Christian
13201 Clayton Rd
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 514-3188
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 84%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 280 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 88%
Tuition listed
Catholic
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
SPIRE Academy Photo - 800,000 sq. ft of indoor training and competition facilities. Indoor Olympic Certified Track, Olympic Pool and more.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 240 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Thomas Jefferson School Photo - TJ sits on 20 picturesque acres in suburban St. Louis, MO.
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
(2)
Western Reserve Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 431 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 39%
Tuition listed
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717

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