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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.
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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.
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.
New York Military Academy Photo
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 Masters School Photo - The Masters School was founded in 1877.
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Art with Friends
Leman Manhattan Photo - Leman Manhattan Preparatory School students are prepared to be standouts at their first choice colleges, including Ivy Leagues, top-tier universities and specialized schools across the U.S.
Ross School Photo
Houghton Academy Photo - Classrooms, offices, auditorium, gymnasium, and cafeteria are all located in the primary school building.
THINK Global School Photo - You'll be exposed to a wide array of truly unique customs, like this elephant blessing in Hampi, India.
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our one-to-one tablet computer program gives each girl instant access to a wealth of information.
The Storm King School Photo - The Storm King School embraces truth, respect, and responsibility.
EF Academy New York Photo - Students at EF Academy are welcoming and open. With so much diversity here, everyone fits in!
Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
St. Francis High School Photo - Friars' Hall
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.
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - We teach our art classes in a step-by-step manner-how to match pitch, to throw a pot, to draw a line. Even if you think you're not artistic, you'll build on these skills over time so you can develop your own creativity and awaken the artist in you.
The Stony Brook School Photo
Darrow School Photo - The athletic program emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and the development of specific skills. All students participate in each of the three seasons. Interscholastic teams compete in soccer, cross-country, basketball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Emma Willard School Photo - Emma Girls share a laugh in one of our historic dormitories.

Top New York Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Individualized college counseling helps each student explore options that are right for her.
    All-girls 
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 195 students
  • Darrow School
    Darrow School Photo - Boarding school doesn't have to be "school away from home" - it can be a second home. We cultivate a strong sense of place, and you'll find students relaxing and working in many different areas on campus. Students live, work, and study at Darrow, all the while learning to be stewards of their own space.
    (1)
    110 Darrow Road
    New Lebanon, NY 12125
    (518)794-6006
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 110 students
  • EF Academy New York
    EF Academy New York Photo - Twin room at EF Academy New York. Upgrades are available for students in grades 11 and 12. Rooms are also available as a single.
    582 Columbus Avenue
    Thornwood, NY 10594
    (914)495-6028
    Grades: 9-12 | 670 students
  • Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - Emma Willard is your place to shine -- whether it's in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, in our performing halls, or all of the above!
    All-girls 
    (9)
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    (518)833-1320
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 358 students
  • Hoosac School
    Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac Hockey won the New England Championship in 2007. Our team has great history at Hoosac and we play several tournaments each year, like this one at RPI.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    PO Box 9
    Hoosick, NY 12089
    (518)686-7331
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 163 students
  • Houghton Academy
    Houghton Academy Photo - Students come to understand how deeply teachers care about each person in the school community.
    9790 Thayer Street
    Houghton, NY 14744
    (585)567-8115
    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 101 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
  • Leman Manhattan
    Leman Manhattan Photo - Leman Manhattan Preparatory School students are prepared to be standouts at their first choice colleges, including Ivy Leagues, top-tier universities and specialized schools across the U.S.
    1 Morris Street
    New York, NY 10004
    (212)232-0266
    Grades: 9-12 | 750 students
  • The Masters School
    The Masters School Photo - The Masters School was founded in 1877.
    (8)
    49 Clinton Avenue
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
    (914)479-6420
    Grades: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 499 students
  • Millbrook School
    Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
    (4)
    131 Millbrook School Road
    Millbrook, NY 12545
    (845)677-8261
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 310 students
  • New York Military Academy
    New York Military Academy Photo
    (1)
    78 Academy Avenue
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)534-3710
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 90 students
  • North Country School
    North Country School Photo - North Country School students in grades 4-6 take introductory music classes, and students in grades 7-9 choose from many arts electives, including a wide range of music offerings. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their musical instruments and may take private lessons in piano, woodwinds and strings.
    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
  • Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo - Education can be fun!
    (Quaker)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    (845)462-4200
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 165 students
  • Ross School
    Ross School Photo
    18 Goodfriend Drive
    East Hampton, NY 11937
    (631)907-5400
    Grades: 6-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 368 students
  • St. Francis High School
    St. Francis High School Photo - Gacioch Family Athletic Center
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    4129 Lake Shore Road
    Hamburg, NY 14075
    (716)627-1200
    Grades: 9-12 | 520 students
  • The Stony Brook School
    The Stony Brook School Photo - Trips to New York City, Open Dorms, faculty Open Houses, outdoor excursions, ski trips, vans to the mall and movies, concerts, dances, and a wide range of Community Service opportunities are a just few of the many optional weekend activities offered at Stony Brook.
    (Christian)
    (6)
    1 Chapman Parkway
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
    (631)751-1800
    Grades: 7-12 | 386 students
  • The Storm King School
    The Storm King School Photo - The outdoor program is a major draw at the Storm King School. The school's mountain biking team competes on local trails.
    314 Mountain Road
    Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)458-7542
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 180 students
  • THINK Global School
    THINK Global School Photo - During our 2015 term in Greece, our Grade 10 students recreated The Odyssey by sailing from island to island, much like Odysseus . Expect a similar educational adventure during our 2020 term.
    1460 Broadway Street #7032
    New York, NY 10036
    (646)504-6924
    Grades: 10-12 | 57 students
  • Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Make yourself at home at Trinity-Pawling. And then leap out of your comfort zone. As a brotherhood, we're a caring community that will push you to be nothing short of extraordinary.
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845)855-4825
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 300 students
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