Top Midwestern Boarding Schools

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North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
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North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
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. Mission: At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
Pillsbury College Prep Photo
Maharishi School Photo - Solar panels help power school as part of our Sustainable Living component. In addition, students participate in a full Seed to Plate program, with a 4100 square foot greenhouse for growing organic vegetables, an edible schoolyard with apple and pear trees and strawberries, and a full professional kitchen that can accommodate 30 students at a time in Culinary Arts Class.
Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School has provided quality Christian secondary education to southwestern Michigan and northwestern Indiana for over 40 years while serving domestic and international boarding students since 2014.
Northland Scholars Academy Photo
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Photo - Leadership training is one of the cornerstones of cadet life at SJNMA. The goal of the Academy is to prepare each of our cadets for success in life by instilling in them a solid work ethic, an understanding of the value of integrity and teamwork, and the ability to think critically, communicate well, and function in a diverse and ever-changing world.
Culver Academies Photo - Culver's athletic facilities include: Golf Course (Nine holes), Polo Arena, Crew Sheds, two Ice Hockey Rinks, an 8 Lane Pool, Diving Tank, 14 Outdoor Tennis Courts, 6 Indoor Tennis Courts, State of the Art Fitness Center with Trainers, 6 Indoor Basketball Courts, Fencing Facility, Free Weight Room, Softball Field, Baseball Field, Lighted Football Field, Lighted Soccer and Lacrosse Fields.
Howe Military Academy Photo - Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Campus
Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's 2018 graduates averaged more than $38,000 per student in scholarships to some of the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Martin Luther College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Thomas Jefferson School Photo - Congrats to our class of 2018! Next stops: Missouri University of Science and Technology | American University | Smith College (x2) | Knox College | Washington University in St. Louis (x2) | University of Aberdeen | St. Louis College of Pharmacy | Johns Hopkins University
Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School Photo
Cotter Schools Photo - Successful math team - Cotter Schools has placed first or second in State competition the last 20 years!
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade's student to teacher ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 17 students.
St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.
Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School Photo - As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. In addition, Marian Catholic provides a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine and practical arts, opening students to a variety of career choices.
Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - The Timothy Seaman Memorial Chapel is home to weekly chapel services as well as hosting special events and speakers throughout the year.
Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE
Missouri Military Academy Photo - A cadet at MMA will make life-long friends with boys from around the world. Currently, MMA has cadets from 25 states and 10 foreign countries.

Top Midwestern Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School
    Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School Photo - As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. In addition, Marian Catholic provides a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine and practical arts, opening students to a variety of career choices.
    (Catholic)
    700 Ashland Avenue
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1006 students
  • Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School
    Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School Photo
    (Catholic)
    1 Carmel Parkway
    Mundelein, IL 60060
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1200 students
  • Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
    Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall Photo - Cretin-Derham Hall is dedicated to providing students with a premier education and avenues to succeed at the university level and beyond.
    (Catholic)
    550 S. Albert St.
    Saint Paul, MN 55116
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1030 students
  • Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - The Skip Theater is where Chaminade students attend assemblies, school plays, musical performances and also a number of outside professional events each year.
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    (314)692-6640
    Grades: 6-12 | 815 students
  • Cotter Schools
    Cotter Schools Photo - Cotter Schools has many art offerings including painting, drawing, and computer art.
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    1115 West Broadway Street
    Winona, MN 55987
    (507)453-5113
    Grades: 9-12 | 7-12 (day) | 350 students
  • Cranbrook Schools
    Cranbrook Schools Photo
    (9)
    PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
    (248)645-3610
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 813 students
  • Culver Academies
    Culver Academies Photo - For more than 100 years, horsemanship has been a distinguished tradition. the Black Horse Troop (CMA) has appeared in 16 Presidential Inaugural parades and the Equestriennes (CGA) in 7. Culver's jumping and polo teams are consistently competitive at the national level. With more than 100 horses, Culver offers comprehesive instruction in beginning, intermediate and advanced equitation.
    (17)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    (574)842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 828 students
  • Freeman Academy
    Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE
    (Christian)
    PO BOX 1000748 S. Main St.
    Freeman, SD 57029
    (605)925-4237
    Grades: 7-12 | 1-12 (day) | 70 students
  • Grand River Academy
    Grand River Academy Photo
    All-boys 
    3042 College St.
    Austinburg, OH 44010
    (440)275-2811
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 100 students
  • Hillcrest Academy
    Hillcrest Academy Photo - Graduation is a capstone event with a century-old tradition of singing the class song on the front steps as a final launching point for the Senior class.
    (1)
    610 Hillcrest Dr.
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (218)739-3371
    Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
  • Howe Military Academy
    Howe Military Academy Photo - Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.
    (Christian)
    (6)
    5755 North State Road 9/P.O. Box 240
    Howe, IN 46746
    (888)462-4693
    Grades: 7-12 | 82 students
  • The International School of MN
    The International School of MN Photo - Entrance to ISM's Residence Hall.
    6385 Beach Rd
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    (952)918-1800
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 320 students
  • La Lumiere School
    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. Mission: At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
    (Catholic)
    6801 N. Wilhelm Road
    La Porte, IN 46350
    (219)326-7450
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 185 students
  • Lake Forest Academy
    Lake Forest Academy Photo - An average class size of 12 students and a faculty to student ratio of 7:1, LFA provides an intimate and engaging learning environment.
    (2)
    1500 West Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    (847)615-3267
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 435 students
  • Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Destination Imagination, international competition: In 2017, six teams won at the state level and one team placed 1st at the Global Finals competition against over 1500 teams worldwide. They also won the DaVinci Award for outstanding creativity. In 30-year history: 50 state champions, 6 Global Finals 1st place winners, 29 Top Ten awards, most wins in State 2000-2017.
    (2)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 190 students
  • Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
    (Catholic)
    1000 Green St.
    Atchison, KS 66002
    (913)367-5482
    Grades: 9-12 | 208 students
  • Michigan Lutheran High School
    Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School has provided quality Christian secondary education to southwestern Michigan and northwestern Indiana for over 40 years while serving domestic and international boarding students since 2014.
    (Christian)
    615 East Marquette Woods Road
    St. Joseph, MI 49085
    (269)429-7861
    Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
  • Missouri Military Academy
    Missouri Military Academy Photo - Athletics and physical development are important parts of our 360 Degree Education. Through varsity sports and an extensive intramural program, cadets learn the value of teamwork, discipline and dedication, becoming leaders on and off the field. First-class sports facilities include a spacious field house with an indoor track, two weight rooms, rifle range, an indoor swimming pool, and more.
    All-boys 
    (3)
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573)581-1776
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 220 students
  • Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    (402)238-1457
    Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
  • North Cedar Academy
    North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
    (1)
    1500 Port Arthur Road
    Ladysmith, WI 54848
    (715)532-0201
    Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
  • Northland Scholars Academy
    Northland Scholars Academy Photo
    W10085 Pike Plains Road
    Dunbar, WI 54119
    (715)324-6900
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 50 students
  • Olney Friends School
    Olney Friends School Photo - The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
    (Society of Friends)
    61830 Sandy Ridge Road
    Barnesville, OH 43713
    (740)425-3655
    Grades: 9-12 | 34 students
  • Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Community Service
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    (248)431-1697
    Grades: 9-12 | 479 students
  • Pillsbury College Prep
    Pillsbury College Prep Photo
    315 South Grove Avenue
    Owatonna, MN 55060
    (507)214-2200
    Grades: 6-12 | 50 students
  • St. Croix Academy
    St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.
    (Christian)
    1200 Oakdale Ave.
    St. Paul, MN 55118
    (651)455-1521
    Grades: 6-12 | 500 students
  • St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
    St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Photo - Leadership training is one of the cornerstones of cadet life at SJNMA. The goal of the Academy is to prepare each of our cadets for success in life by instilling in them a solid work ethic, an understanding of the value of integrity and teamwork, and the ability to think critically, communicate well, and function in a diverse and ever-changing world.
    (Episcopal)
    1101 Genesee Street
    Delafield, WI 53018

    Grades: 7-12 | 277 students
  • Scattergood Friends School
    Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.
    (Quaker)
    (1)
    1951 Delta Avenue
    West Branch, IA 52358
    (319)519-1856
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 46 students
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary's Hall hosts the middle school campus - grades 6-8 - and also holds girls and boys dormitories for grades 6-9.
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    (507)333-1618
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 482 students
  • Sunshine Bible Academy
    Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - Through our Servant Days program our students engage in service to others and their communities by completing various service projects across the state. Students also serve their school community by completing campus "chores" in our Gratis program.
    400 Sunshine Drive
    Miller, SD 57362
    (605)853-3071
    Grades: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 100 students
  • Thomas Jefferson School
    Thomas Jefferson School Photo - Congrats to our class of 2018! Next stops: Missouri University of Science and Technology | American University | Smith College (x2) | Knox College | Washington University in St. Louis (x2) | University of Aberdeen | St. Louis College of Pharmacy | Johns Hopkins University
    (2)
    4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    Saint Louis, MO 63127
    (314)843-4151
    Grades: 7-12 | 85 students
  • Totino-Grace High School
    Totino-Grace High School Photo
    (Catholic)
    1350 Gardena Avenue NE
    Fridley, MN 55432
    (763)586-6316
    Grades: 9-12 | 700 students
  • Wisconsin Lutheran High School
    Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's 2018 graduates averaged more than $38,000 per student in scholarships to some of the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Martin Luther College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    (Christian)
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    (414)453-4567
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 775 students
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