Top Midwestern Boarding Schools

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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.
Cranbrook Schools Photo
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.
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade's student to teacher ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 17 students.
Saint John's Preparatory School Photo
Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - The Shumway Arch marks the entrance to the Upper School campus.
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.
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Everyone at LFA (students, faculty, and staff) belongs to one of four houses - Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. The four Houses compete in a series of mini competitions throughout the year and the House that earns the most points WINS!
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
North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
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.
Missouri Military Academy Photo - At MMA, students can broaden their skills and experiences. Elective courses and activities include band, drama, chorus, art and web design. Outside of the classroom, students can earn a private pilot's license via our aviation program. SCUBA, WWII reenactment, rifle team, photography and fencing...these are just a few more unique activities available to cadets.
Cotter Schools Photo - Successful math team - Cotter Schools has placed first or second in State competition the last 20 years!
Olney Friends School Photo - The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
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.
Totino-Grace High School Photo
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.
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.
Howe Military Academy Photo - Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.

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
    312-496-5533
    Grades: 9-12 | 1050 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
    3124161955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1080 students
  • Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively thoughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
    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 are located in the scenic, safe, sanctuary of Winona, Minnesota, USA, a city of 30,000 residents and three colleges.
    (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
    2486453610
    Grades: 9-12 | 813 students
  • Culver Academies
    Culver Academies Photo - The Culver Girls Academy (CGA) Crest is a treasured symbol and is proudly worn on the blazers to symbolize a strong school with separate traditions for young women with an emphasis on citizenship and leadership preparation. The Culver Military system for young men (CMA)is a lifestyle that encourages pride in oneself, the living unit, the Corps of Cadets and Culver.
    (16)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    574-842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 828 students
  • Grand River Academy
    Grand River Academy Photo - Main Campus Walkway
    All-boys 
    3042 College St.
    Austinburg, OH 44010
    4402752811
    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
    2193267450
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 185 students
  • Lake Forest Academy
    Lake Forest Academy Photo - The Lake Forest Academy school year begins with the annual All-School Handshake, whereby everyone at the school - faculty, staff, and students - shake hands with everyone else.
    (2)
    1500 West Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    847-615-3267
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 435 students
  • Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Our students love the Iowa High School Speech Association Competition. Over our 30-year history students won 17 state championships and tied for most wins in the state; 2016: Critic's Choice 1st Place for Musical Theater
    (1)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    6414729400
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 190 students
  • Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo - MH-MA provides a structured and supportive environment for success in and beyond the classroom where students develop lifelong routines, habits, and skills while gaining independence and responsibility. Graduates are best prepared for their next steps into college and life as responsible, independent, and engaged members of the global community.
    (Catholic)
    1000 Green St.
    Atchison, KS 66002
    913-367-5482
    Grades: 9-12 | 220 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
    1-269-429-7861
    Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
  • Missouri Military Academy
    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.
    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 | 237 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
    7153246900
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 50 students
  • Olney Friends School
    Olney Friends School Photo - Each Wednesday, students take part in a dedicated three-hour art block with advanced art electives offered throughout the week. Recently, Olney has offered Murals, Digital Video, Impressionistic Art, Scaling and Scenery, Theater, Guitar, Native Art, Woodworking and Box Making courses.
    (Society of Friends)
    61830 Sandy Ridge Road
    Barnesville, OH 43713
    740-425-3655
    Grades: 9-12 | 53 students
  • Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Trip
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    2484311697
    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
    6514551521
    Grades: 6-12 | 500 students
  • St. John's Military School
    St. John's Military School Photo - 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.
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    Po Box 5020
    Salina, KS 67402
    866-252-1995
    Grades: 6-12 | 231 students
  • Saint John's Preparatory School
    Saint John's Preparatory School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (3)
    2280 Watertower Road, Box 4000
    Collegeville, MN 56321
    1-800-525-7737
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 260 students
  • Scattergood Friends School
    Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood challenges students to engage with their learning outside of the classroom. We want our students to be responsible citizens, engaged learners, and independent thinkers.
    (Quaker)
    (1)
    1951 Delta Avenue
    West Branch, IA 52358
    1-319-519-1856
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 46 students
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - This year SSM is fielding two teams in a unique Soccer Development Program. With games and tournament play throughout the school year (September - April) and daily practice times and training, our players benefit from the expertise of high-level coaches, the consistency of skills and tactics work, and the fun of playing every week with other elite soccer athletes.
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    507-333-1618
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 482 students
  • Sunshine Bible Academy
    Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - In addition to athletics students participate and compete in music, drama, and art as part of our Fine Arts Department.
    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 | 720 students
  • Wayland Academy
    Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled six years ago and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
    (3)
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    800-860-7725
    Grades: 9-12 | 195 students
  • Wisconsin Lutheran High School
    (Christian)
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    4144534567
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 775 students
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