TASIS England Photo - TASIS England's beautiful 46-acre campus near London and Heathrow airport is well positioned for access to travel and the cultural riches of this vibrant capital.

Best Junior Boarding Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 121 junior boarding schools serving 44,827 students located throughout the United States and Canada.

Junior boarding schools offer boarding opportunities for students grades 8 or lower.

Note that some boarding schools focus exclusively on the junior boarding experience (and offer only junior boarding grades), while other schools offer both junior and college-prep boarding grades.

Learn more about the benefits of a junior boarding school.

Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School rests on 350 rolling acres in the Northern Berkshires in New York. Hoosac believes that the individual student is the centerpiece of their education. We structure our academic programs to suit the strengths and passions of each student, helping them to reach their full potential.

J. Addison School Photo - The Addison Advantage: State of the art facilities, amenities & technology.

Bishop's College School Photo - 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

Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.

The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School is a private Christian college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 7-12), distinguished for its academics and set apart by its mission. The 55-acre campus is located 50 miles east of New York City on Long Island's north shore and is home to 460 students from 20 countries and all over the United States.

Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE

Taejon Christian International School Photo - The entire community works together to support each other, moving forward to achieve important goals.

Fay School Photo - Family-style meals at Fay are a longstanding tradition. Faculty members join the students for meals and students take turns as waiters. It is an opportunity to relax with friends and catch up on school news.

North Country School Photo - North Country School's horseback riding program includes 10 horses, two riding rings, and miles of mountain trails.

Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.

Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Abbey and Academy

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.

North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.

Eagle Hill School Photo - The Andresen Library Commons located on the second floor of the PJM STEM Center serves as one of the most popular gathering places on campus.

St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

Thomas Jefferson School Photo - TJ sits on 20 picturesque acres in suburban St. Louis, MO.

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