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Eaglebrook School Photo - Eaglebrook School teaches middle school boys the skills they will need for the rest of their lives. Learn more about our Core Skills at https://www.eaglebrook.org/coreskills.
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Eaglebrook School Photo - Eaglebrook School teaches middle school boys the skills they will need for the rest of their lives. Learn more about our Core Skills at https://www.eaglebrook.org/coreskills.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 165 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
The Marvelwood School Photo - The math curriculum offers AP and Honors level classes, as well as small-group tutoring
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School from the sky. Drone photo taken by Max Seigal FVS '06.
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. Advanced Math/ScienceResearch, Advanced Humanities Research, Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize, a range of arts offerings, and championship athletics on a stunning 400-acre campus in the Berkshires.
Christ School Photo
The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
Asheville School Photo - Boyd Chapel. Our Core Values are perseverance, integrity, respect, and compassion.
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo - Belle Epoque Campus
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell students can learn a musical instrument in band or discover a passion in the visual arts.
Indian Mountain School
Sun Valley Community School Photo - Our location allows students to enjoy a wide range of mountain activities that span four seasons. Students participate in alpine, cross-country, and backcountry skiing, hiking, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, figure skating, hockey, and more.
The Knox School Photo - As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that are infused with artistic and athletic pursuits.
Ecole d'Humanité Photo
North Country School Photo - North Country School's 220-acre campus is located in the Adirondack Mountains near Lake Placid, New York, a popular resort town and the site of two Winter Olympic Games. Many of our buildings use solar energy and biomass heating to help reduce the school's carbon footprint and to teach and model responsible and sustainable living practices.
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac has a beautiful 350 acre campus in upstate New York. Just 3 hours by car or Amtrak from Manhattan or a short ride to Albany, NY for excellent shopping and a variety of cultural events.
The Storm King School Photo - The Storm King School embraces truth, respect, and responsibility.
Northwood School Photo - Northwood School is set on an 88 acre campus, walking distance from the village of Lake Placid, NY and based in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
Steward Outdoor School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 740 acre campus located in coastal Connecticut.

Top Mountaineering Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Asheville School
    Asheville School Photo - Students at Asheville School are a part of a very close and caring community.
    (4)
    360 Asheville School Rd.
    Asheville, NC 28806
    (828)254-6345
    Grades: 9-12 | 294 students
  • Berkshire School
    Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. Advanced Math/ScienceResearch, Advanced Humanities Research, Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize, a range of arts offerings, and championship athletics on a stunning 400-acre campus in the Berkshires.
    (12)
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    (413)229-1003
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 408 students
  • Bodwell High School
    Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
    955 Harbourside Drive
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
    (604)998-1000
    Grades: 8-12 | 650 students
  • Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
    Grades: 8-12 | 291 students
  • Colorado Rocky Mountain School
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 165 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
    (4)
    500 Holden Way
    Carbondale, CO 81623
    (970)963-2562
    Grades: 9-12 | 162 students
  • Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Fall sports at Eaglebrook include: football, soccer, mountain biking, hiking, water polo, recreational tennis, and cross country running.
    All-boys 
    (1)
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-9111
    Grades: 6-9 | 256 students
  • Ecole d'Humanité
    Ecole d'Humanité Photo
    Dorfstrasse
    6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
    14019968682
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 120 students
  • Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - FVS takes advantage of its 1,100 acre campus by taking many classes outdoors. The School's signature Peaks, Prairies and Plateaus class weaves together science and history while Mr. Gustke's biology classes visit the prairie with butterfly nets often.
    (3)
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
    Grades: 9-12 | 230 students
  • The Greenwood School
    The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
    All-boys 
    14 Greenwood Lane
    Putney, VT 05346
    (802)387-4545
    Grades: 6-12 | 60 students
  • Hoosac School
    Hoosac School Photo - Athletics are an important part of any school. Hoosac offers many opportunities for students to have success. Hoosac Boys Basketball is two-time defending New England Champions. Our student-athletes are recruited by all levels of college coaches.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    PO Box 9
    Hoosick, NY 12089
    (518)686-7331
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 163 students
  • Indian Mountain School
    Indian Mountain School Photo - The IMS Student Center, which is home to our Maker Space, our "Rock Band" program, and our arts program.
    211 Indian Mountain Road
    Lakeville, CT 06039
    (435)480-0871
    Grades: 6-9 | Pre-K-9 (day) | 239 students
  • The Knox School
    The Knox School Photo - As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that are infused with artistic and athletic pursuits.
    541 Long Beach Road
    Saint James, NY 11780
    (631)686-1600
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 157 students
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
    Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo - Belle Epoque Campus
    Chemin de la Source
    Leysin, Switzerland 1854
    0041244934888
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 340 students
  • The Marvelwood School
    The Marvelwood School Photo - Dorms overlook the Pond and athletic fields.
    476 Skiff Mountain Road
    Kent, CT 06757
    (860)927-0047
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 140 students
  • North Country School
    North Country School Photo - North Country School's horseback riding program includes 10 horses, two riding rings, and miles of mountain trails. NCS operates a working farm and extensive vegetable gardens that teach students lessons about responsibility and community.
    4382 Cascade Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-9329
    Grades: 4-9 | 81 students
  • Northwood School
    Northwood School Photo - Northwood School is set on an 88 acre campus, walking distance from the village of Lake Placid, NY and based in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
    (1)
    92 Northwood Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-3382
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 175 students
  • Steward Outdoor School
    Steward Outdoor School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 740 acre campus located in coastal Connecticut.
    (Episcopal)
    253 Bushy Hill Road
    Ivoryton, CT 06442
    (860)767-0848
    Grades: 6-9 | 14 students
  • The Storm King School
    The Storm King School Photo - Chemistry laboratory. Students can choose from 10 AP courses throughout their SKS career.
    314 Mountain Road
    Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)458-7542
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 180 students
  • Sun Valley Community School
    Sun Valley Community School Photo - Community School graduates attend some of the best colleges and universities in the nation. By the time students graduate, they know themselves both as students and as people.
    1 Community School Drive
    Sun Valley, ID 83353
    (208)622-3955
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 390 students
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