Top Midwestern Boarding Schools

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Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - View of Kresge Auditorium from Green Lake
The International School of MN Photo - Entrance to ISM's Residence Hall.
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 throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
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
Mount Michael Benedictine School
Totino-Grace High School Photo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - The Shumway Arch marks the entrance to the Upper School campus.
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.
Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School Photo
Olney Friends School Photo - The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo - For families seeking the right college preparatory high school, MH-MA sets the standard in providing the academic environment with the level of support and structure necessary for student success. A proven approach - rooted in the Catholic faith and Midwestern values - of academic advancement and personal development that challenges and inspires each individual student.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Campus
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.
Cranbrook Schools Photo
Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE

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 - 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 throughout 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 | 850 students
  • Cotter Schools
    Cotter Schools Photo - Loretto Hall is home to over 80 boarding students from 15 different countries that attend Cotter Schools. Nine adult mentors live in the Residence Center.
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    1115 West Broadway Street
    Winona, MN 55987
    (507)453-5113
    Grades: 7-12 | 381 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 - 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.
    (19)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    (574)842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 845 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 - Bud Field Student Center
    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.
    (2)
    610 Hillcrest Dr.
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (218)739-3371
    Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
  • Interlochen Arts Academy
    Interlochen Arts Academy Photo
    4000 M 137 Hwy
    Interlochen, MI 49643
    (231)640-9353
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 528 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 - 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 - In 2014 the Maharishi School Boys Tennis Team won the Historic Triple Crown State Championship, the only Iowa school to win the state championship three times in all 3 Championship categories. Other sports offered include intramural soccer, golf, intramural basketball, track and volleyball.
    (2)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 18 students
  • Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo - Each student is placed in one of four "Houses", which is a diverse grouping of MH-MA students across all grades. The Houses are student-led and exist to strengthen the school community, form leadership roles, and to ensure all students are engaged and involved in the school.
    (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 | 113 students
  • Missouri Military Academy
    Missouri Military Academy Photo - 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.
    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 Campus
    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)
    (4)
    1101 Genesee Street
    Delafield, WI 53018

    Grades: 7-12 | 277 students
  • Scattergood Friends School
    Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood Friends School offers engaging academics in a holistic learning environment. Offering students an inclusive community with opportunities to learn outdoors, go on adventures and make decisions about their learning. Set on a working organic farm and restored prairie we're celebrating 125 years of college preparatory education with Quaker values for grades 9 - 12, boarding and day.
    (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 - Our visual arts program includes courses in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and AP studio art. Visual arts scholarships are available.
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    (507)333-1618
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 482 students
  • Sunshine Bible Academy
    Sunshine Bible Academy Photo - The Lady Crusaders compete in Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track. All extra curricular activities compete as part of the South Dakota High School Activities Association where they compete against both public and private
    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
  • Wayland Academy
    Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
    (4)
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    (800)860-7725
    Grades: 9-12 | 184 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)
    (2)
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    (414)453-4567
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 775 students
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