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Junior Boarding Schools

  • There are 118 junior boarding schools 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.
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St. John's Military school football team had an amazing season this year. For the first time in Muleskinner history, the team made it to the playoffs. St. John's is proud of the many organized athletics available for cadets.
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St. John's Military school football team had an amazing season this year. For the first time in Muleskinner history, the team made it to the playoffs. St. John's is proud of the many organized athletics available for cadets.
Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our 360 Degree Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the quaint community of Mexico, Missouri, on a stunning 288-acre campus.
One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
Girls Soccer Wins! Hoosac offers many sports and activities for our students to experience. Our new state of the art fitness center allows students to stay 'Hoosac Fit' throughout the year.
Kriebel Hall
The NCTA music department produces some outstanding musicians and singers -- many taking #1 ratings at State TAPPS meets. The NCTA art team captured the TAPPS State Championship three years in a row -- 2011, 2012, and 2013 . . . an amazing feat!
Exceptional Lakeside campus
Thornton Academy has been preparing students for a changing world since 1811. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.
We have a fantastic home away from home for our students. We want the students to feel at home while in the dormitory. The dormitory has a study hall area, dining hall and game room. Each bedroom has their own bathroom. It is a comfortable place for our students to rest and study.
Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
Our teachers are the heart of our school. They bring a passion for education, expertise in their fields, and an impressive range of interests and achievements.
RICC's football program (Royal Imperial Knights) plays a full season of American football against high schools in Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other northeastern states.
Our campus community is one of openness, trust, and fun. Stuart Hall School fosters lifelong friendships in the context of an academically rigorous and socially supportive environment.
Our school is located in beautiful North Vancouver.
What kind of young man belongs at the Marine Military Academy? Acceptance to the Academy is based on a number of factors — prior academic history and curriculum, health history and potential. Because of the nature of this challenging academic setting, the Admissions Committee looks for a young man who has the potential to adapt to our program. He must be physically fit, emotionally strong and capable of meeting the demands of MMA’s tough college prep program.
Leadership training includes optional JROTC participation and other programs that develop citizenship, patriotism, and strong character.
Academic Curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Sciences, Foreign Language, Social Studies, The Arts, Music, and Computer Skills Programs. Honors courses for qualified students. English as a Second Language.
St. Croix's middle school and high school are located in the same facility. The campus includes a chapel, theater, dormitory, student center, weight room, outdoor athletic complex, large gymnasium, technology center, music center, library and 27 classrooms.

Junior Boarding Schools (Primary Focus)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • The Bement School
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-4209
    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 204 students
  • Cardigan Mountain School
    All-boys 
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    603-523-3548
    Grades: 6-9 | 214 students
  • Eaglebrook School
    All-boys 
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-9111
    Grades: 6-9 | 247 students
  • Fay School
    48 Main Street
    Southborough, MA 01772
    5084908201
    Grades: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students
  • Indian Mountain School
    211 Indian Mountain Road
    Lakeville, CT 06039
    435-480-0871
    Grades: 6-9 | Pre-K-9 (day) | 250 students
  • North Country School
    4382 Cascade Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    518-523-9329
    Grades: 4-9 | 65 students
  • Oakland School
    128 Oakland Farm Way
    Troy, VA 22974
    434-293-9059
    Grades: 3-8 | 1-8 (day) | 45 students
  • The Rectory School
    (2)
    P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    860-928-1328
    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day) | 250 students
  • Rumsey Hall School
    201 Romford Road
    Washington Depot, CT 06794
    8608680535
    Grades: 5-9 | K-9 (day) | 336 students
  • St. Catherine's Academy
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    215 N. Harbor Blvd.
    Anaheim, CA 92805
    714-772-1363
    Grades: 4-8 | K-8 (day) | 150 students

Schools Offering Junior Boarding Grades

  • School Location Grades Students
  • The Academy at SOAR
    PO Box 388
    Balsam, NC 28707
    8284563435
    Grades: 7-12 | 32 students
  • Admiral Farragut Academy
    (6)
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    727-384-5500
    Grades: 8-12 | 425 students
  • Army and Navy Academy
    All-boys 
    (1)
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    888-762-2338
    Grades: 7-12 | 320 students
  • Bachman Academy
    414 Brymer Creek Rd
    McDonald, TN 37353
    423-479-4523
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 19 students
  • Ben Lippen School
    (1)
    7401 Monticello Rd.
    Columbia, SC 29203
    803-807-4145
    Grades: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 350 students
  • Boarding School of Barcelona
    C/ Verge de Montserrat s/n, Cornella de Llobregat
    Barcelona, Spain 08940
    0034687426307
    Grades: 1-12 | 150 students
  • Bodwell High School
    955 Harbourside Drive
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
    1-604-998-1000
    Grades: 8-12 | 580 students
  • The Bolles School
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    9042565030
    Grades: 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1700 students
  • Branksome Hall
    All-girls 
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada 1
    416-920-9741
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    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
  • Brehm Preparatory School
    950 S. Brehm Lane
    Carbondale, IL 62901
    618-457-0371
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 102 students
  • The Brook Hill School
    (Christian)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    903-894-5000
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 645 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    All-boys 
    (7)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    800-948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 298 students
  • Canadian International Hockey Academy
    8720 County Road 17
    Rockland, Canada K4K1T2
    877-244-9199
    Grades: 8-12 | 100 students
  • Carson Long Military Academy
    All-boys 
    200 N. Carlisle St.
    New Bloomfield, PA 17068
    717-582-2121
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 85 students
  • Chaminade College Preparatory School
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    314-692-6640
    Grades: 6-12 | 815 students
  • Christ School
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    8286846232
    Grades: 8-12 | 291 students
  • Collège du Léman Sàrl
    Route de Sauverny 74
    Geneva, Switzerland 1290
    0041227755656
    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1900 students
  • Dunn School
    P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    800-287-9197
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 245 students
  • Eagle Hill School
    (2)
    P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
    Hardwick, MA 01037
    413-477-6000
    Grades: 8-12 | 220 students
  • Erie First Christian Academy
    8150 Oliver Rd.
    Erie, PA 16510
    814-866-6979
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 295 students
  • Fieldstone Academy
    447 W. Meadow Circle
    Richfield, UT 84701
    4356335326
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 10 students
  • Fishburne Military School
    All-boys 
    (4)
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    1-800-946-7773
    Grades: 7-12 | 170 students
  • Fork Union Military Academy
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (1)
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    1-800-462-3862
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 535 students
  • Fulford Academy
    280 King Street East
    Brockville, Canada K6V1E2
    16133419330
    Grades: 7-12 | 108 students
  • Garrison Forest School
    All-girls 
    300 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    410-559-3111
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 298 students
  • Grand River Academy
    All-boys 
    3042 College St.
    Austinburg, OH 44010
    4402752811
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 100 students
  • The Greenwood School
    All-boys 
    14 Greenwood Lane
    Putney, VT 05346
    802-387-4545
    Grades: 6-12 | 60 students
  • Grier School
    All-girls 
    (5)
    P.O. Box 308
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    8146843000
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 315 students
  • Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (13)
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    978-448-7510
    Grades: 8-12 | 380 students
  • Hampshire Country School
    All-boys 
    28 Patey Circle
    Rindge, NH 03461
    603-899-3325
    Grades: 3-12 | 21 students
  • Hargrave Military Academy
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (1)
    200 Military Drive
    Chatham, VA 24531
    800-432-2480
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 250 students
  • Hillside School
    All-boys 
    404 Robin Hill Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
    508-485-3483
    Grades: 9-12 | 150 students
  • The Hockaday School
    All-girls 
    (1)
    11600 Welch Road
    Dallas, TX 75229
    214-360-6526
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1089 students
  • Hoosac School
    (Episcopal)
    PO Box 9
    Hoosick, NY 12089
    518-686-7331
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 125 students
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