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Best New York Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 4,275 students located throughout New York.
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Top New York Boarding Schools (2026)

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Location
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Buffalo Seminary
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. ..
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Gr: 9-12, PG | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
EF Academy New York
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.
(2)
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School Photo
(9)
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
The Gow School
The Gow School Photo
2491 Emery Road
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2001
Gr: 5-12, PG | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Harrow International School New York
Harrow International School New York Photo - Harrow New York is located outside of New York City on a historic 170 acre waterfront campus.
500 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 869-1572
Gr: 6-12 Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
(Episcopal)
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Gr: 8-12, PG | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - The Knox School is a premier boarding and day school located on 35 acres of waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island. Accessible to New York City, JFK International Airport, and the Ferry to Connecticut.
(2)
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, Long Island, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Gr: 6-12, PG | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 75% Tuition listed
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Photo
1 Morris Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
The Masters School
The Masters School Photo
(10)
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
New York Military Academy
New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.
(2)
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
North Country School
North Country School Photo - Through a variety or teaching methods, hands-on projects, and innovative uses of technology, North Country School students acquire critical academic skills in the humanities, math, sciences and the arts. NCS has high expectations for students, and the school also recognizes that all children learn differently. Each child is challenged according to their ability.
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo
(1)
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 43% Tuition listed
Oakwood Friends School
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
(Quaker)
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Ross School
Ross School Photo
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
The Stony Brook School
The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School is a private Christian college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 7-12), distinguished for its academics and set apart by its mission. The 55-acre campus is located 50 miles east of New York City on Long Island's north shore and is home to 460 students from 20 countries and all over the United States.
(Christian)
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
THINK Global School
THINK Global School Photo - THINK Global School is comprised of 30 high school students who hail from all over the world. It's an opportunity to live next to and learn from a truly global student body.
1460 Broadway Street #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 504-6924
Gr: 11-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 12% Tuition listed
Trinity-Pawling School
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - There are countless opportunities for students to develop leadership skills at Trinity-Pawling. Our community is intentionally designed to unleash the full potential of each student. Classes, clubs and activities, dorms, community service, and athletics are all venues for students to assume both official and unofficial positions of leadership, build their confidence, and become effective role models.
(Episcopal)
(1)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in New York?
There are 17 college-preparatory boarding schools located in New York.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in New York?
The average New York boarding school tuition cost is $74,757 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in New York?
Harrow International School New York, founded in 1572, is the oldest boarding school in New York.
What boarding school in New York has the lowest acceptance rates?
THINK Global School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (12%) in New York.
What boarding school in New York has the highest average SAT scores?
Ross School has the highest average SAT scores (1575) in New York.
Which boarding schools in New York are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in New York include: Harrow International School New York vs. The Knox School

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