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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 199 non-denominational boarding schools serving 77,305 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 199
  • # Students Served: 77,305
  • Average Tuition: $70,710
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,283
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 69%
  • % Students Boarding: 61%
  • % International Students: 30%
  • % Students of Color: 30%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 199
  • # Students Served: 77,305
  • Average Tuition: $70,710
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,283
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 69%
  • % Students Boarding: 61%
  • % International Students: 30%
  • % Students of Color: 30%

Top Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2026-27)

A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy
Gr: 11-12, PG | 72 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
(8)
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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.
Admiral Farragut Academy
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)
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Agora Andorra International School Photo
Agora Andorra International School
Gr: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
C/ Serrat del Camp, 14 · AD400 La Massana (Principat d’Andorra)
Aldosa de La Massana, Andorra AD400
376838366
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Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
Albert College
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
(14)
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Annie Wright Schools Photo - Annie Wright Schools, located in Tacoma, WA serves students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our upper schools program provides boarding for 9-12th students and a co-educational model of classroom learning
Annie Wright Schools
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 900 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6.5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 284-8603
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Applewild School Photo - The core values and core competencies we promote and the relationships we foster among all members of our diverse community prepare our students to be confident learners and engaged citizens.
Applewild School
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
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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.
Army and Navy Academy
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)
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Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
Ashbury College
Gr: 9-12 | 3-12 (day) | 750 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(16)
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Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
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Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
Avon Old Farms School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
All-boys
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
(6)
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Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
Baylor School
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)
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The Bement School Photo
The Bement School
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
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Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is an intentionally small, college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9112, located on a beautiful 520-acre campus in Ojai, California, about 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. With a maximum enrollment of 100 students, our size is a deliberate choice. It allows us to know each student personally, provide individualized support, and create an environment where
Besant Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
(1)
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Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
Bishop's College School
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
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Blair Academy Photo
Blair Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 15%
Tuition listed
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
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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.
Bodwell High School
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
(23)
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Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 940 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Tuition listed
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
(19)
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Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia boasts a world-class campus at 24 acres, including Olympic-sized ice rink and swimming pool, 3 Makerspaces with 30 3D printers, 3 boarding houses, a state-of-the-art library, fitness center, soccer pitches, and many more.
Branksome Hall Asia
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
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Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
Brentwood College School
Gr: 8-12 | 560 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Tuition listed
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
(30)
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Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
Brewster Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
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Bridgton Academy Photo
Bridgton Academy
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
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Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
Bronte College
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(6)
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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. ..
Buffalo Seminary
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
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Map of Buxton School
Buxton School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
(4)
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The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
The Calverton School
Gr: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 323 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
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The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 200 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
The Cambridge School of Weston
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
(17)
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
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Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Cardigan Mountain School
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
Tuition listed
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
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Cate School Photo - Day Walk
Cate School
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
Tuition listed
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
(20)
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CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
CATS Academy Boston
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
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CATS Cambridge Photo
CATS Cambridge
Gr: 9-12, PG
Avg. class size: 11 students
1 High St, Chesterton
Cambridge, United Kingdom CB4 1NQ
4401223341300
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Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
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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.
Cheshire Academy
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)
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Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Choate Rosemary Hall
Gr: 9-12, PG | 859 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
Tuition listed
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
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Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 students
Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
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