National Honor Society At Boarding Schools

There are 51 boarding schools offering national honor society as an extracurricular activity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 51
  • # Students Served: 21,998
  • Average Tuition: $59,386
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 47%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,225
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
  • % Students Boarding: 55%
  • % International Students: 26%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 51
  • # Students Served: 21,998
  • Average Tuition: $59,386
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 47%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,225
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 67%
  • % Students Boarding: 55%
  • % International Students: 26%
  • % Students of Color: 28%

Top National Honor Society Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 762 students
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
(10)
Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
Gr: 9-12, PG | 151 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-girls
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 376 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
Christ School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
(1)
Cotter Schools Photo
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 450 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
Catholic
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Aerial view of Currey Ingram's 83-acre campus.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 430 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4.5:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Tuition listed
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173
EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
(2)
Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 175 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
(6)
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 410 students
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 62%
Tuition listed
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
(2)
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to 280 students from over 30 countries and 27 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Named #1 High School for Arts in the nation by Niche in 2025.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 280 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
52500 Temecula Road
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-2171
(23)
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
(7)
The King's Academy Photo - 65-Acres located in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains.
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 483 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
Christian
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
(3)
The Knox School Photo - The Knox School is an independent boarding and day school serving Grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate on 35 acres of waterfront property along Long Island's North Shore. Our campus offers convenient access to New York City, JFK International Airport, and ferry service to Connecticut.
Gr: 6-12, PG | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, Long Island, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(3)
Lake Tahoe Prep and ISI Academy Olympic Valley Photo - Co-ed boarding school offering daily adventure, opportunities for winter sports at Palisades Tahoe, other sports seasonally, and college-prep academics in a supportive academic setting.
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 35 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(801) 336-0753
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 700 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
1 Morris Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo - Set in the Swiss Alps, Leysin American School offers a remarkable campus surrounded by mountain views and opportunities for learning, adventure, and discovery.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 64%
Tuition listed
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
Lincoln Academy Photo - Lincoln Academy's campus is large, safe, and beautiful. Located near the ocean and within a 10 minute walk of a vibrant small town, our students love living here!
Gr: 9-12, PG | 600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 83%
Tuition listed
81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
(1)
Lustre Christian High School Photo - Lustre Christian High School is located in Lustre, MT.
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
4 Lustre High Circle
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT
(860) 923-9565
(1)
Marine Military Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
Christian
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Miller School of Albemarle Photo - 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.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 871 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
Gr: PK-12 | 2,080 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
(1)
Oak Hill Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Baptist
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(1)
Principia School Photo - Principia's supportive community is one where all levels come together to cheer on our sports teams.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 526 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 62%
Tuition listed
Christian
13201 Clayton Rd
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 514-3188
Riverside Military Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
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.
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
Christian
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering national honor society are there?
There are 51 boarding schools offering national honor society.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering national honor society?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering national honor society is $59,386 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering national honor society?
Washington Academy, founded in 1792, is the oldest boarding school offering national honor society.
Which boarding school offering national honor society has the lowest acceptance rate?
Baylor School has the lowest acceptance rate (31%) among boarding schools offering national honor society.
Which boarding school offering national honor society has the highest average SAT scores?
Subiaco Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1420) among boarding schools offering national honor society.

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