Best Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2021)

For the 2021 school year, there are 210 Non-denominational boarding schools serving 81,282 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
Southwestern Academy Photo - A unique learning environment
Rumsey Hall School Photo
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690-acres along the Tennessee River.
Ashbury College Photo - Graduating students throw their school ties in the air after receiving their diplomas.
West Nottingham Academy Photo
Worcester Academy Photo - Worcester Academy is a place where life takes an interesting turn. It's called the real world, where success doesn't always come easy, but it's worth the extra effort.
Garrison Forest School Photo - View of Shriver Hall, which houses the health suite and dorm rooms for boarders.
Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - Exceptional Lakeside campus
Mercersburg Academy Photo
Westover School Photo
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!
International School Altdorf Photo
The Winchendon School Photo - Winchendon scores!
Besant Hill School Photo - A spectacular view of the Topa Topa mountains from the common room in our Phoenix dorm. Students gather here for study sessions, snacks and social activities.
Kimball Union Academy Photo
Lawrence Academy Photo
The Hotchkiss School

Top Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • A+ World Academy
    A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
    (7)
    International (on a Tall Ship)
    Kristiansand, Norway 4610
    47904180
    Grades: 11-12, PG | 64 students
  • The Academy at SOAR
    The Academy at SOAR Photo - The Academy at SOAR is an accredited private boarding school. Students will graduate with a high school diploma.
    PO Box 388
    Balsam, NC 28707
    (828) 456-3435
    Grades: 7-12 | 32 students
  • Admiral Farragut Academy
    Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Students come from an average of 28 countries and 17 U.S. states to attend Admiral Farragut Academy in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.
    (8)
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    (727) 384-5504
    Grades: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 320 students
  • Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, overlooking the Puget Sound.
    (4)
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253) 284-8601
    Grades: 9-12 | 232 students
  • Applewild School
    Applewild School Photo - Upper School students participate in challenging courses in English, math, and social studies. They study science through experiential work and collaborative experiments.
    120 Prospect Street
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
    (978) 342-6053
    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day) | 275 students
  • Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo
    All-boys 
    (4)
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (888) 762-2338
    Grades: 7-12 | 320 students
  • Ashbury College
    Ashbury College Photo - Graduating students throw their school ties in the air after receiving their diplomas.
    (4)
    362 Mariposa Avenue
    Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
    (613) 749-9630
    Grades: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 740 students
  • The Athenian School
    The Athenian School Photo - Athenian students
    (1)
    2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
    Danville, CA 94506
    (925) 362-7223
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 530 students
  • Avon Old Farms School
    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.
    All-boys 
    (6)
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    (800) 464-2866
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 405 students
  • Baylor School
    Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690-acres along the Tennessee River.
    (4)
    171 Baylor School Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
    (423) 267-5902
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1083 students
  • The Bement School
    The Bement School Photo
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413) 774-4209
    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 193 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.
    (17)
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    (413) 229-1003
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 419 students
  • Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
    (1)
    8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805) 646-4343
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 100 students
  • Bishop's College School
    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
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    (819) 566-0238
    Grades: 7-12 | 285 students
  • Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (9)
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (800) 462-5247
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 469 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 | 550 students
  • The Bolles School
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    (904) 256-5030
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1600 students
  • Brandon Hall School
    Brandon Hall School Photo - Our Global Youth Leaders travel to Bermuda for service learning and to study ocean science, culture, and more.
    (3)
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770) 394-8177
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 150 students
  • Branksome Hall
    Branksome Hall Photo
    All-girls 
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
    (416) 920-9741
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia is a day and boarding school for girls in grades 6-12.
    All-girls 
    234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
    Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
    82649025000
    Grades: 5-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 920 students
  • Brentwood College School
    Brentwood College School Photo - Crooks Hall, our oceanfront dining room and student services centre, is designed to be a warm, welcoming, west coast style facility, which is student friendly and environmentally responsible.For students, it is a one-stop social experience and the heart of campus where everyone can eat, relax, socialize, buy school supplies, pick up laundry, and host meetings.
    (1)
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    (250) 743-5521
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
    (10)
    80 Academy Drive
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    (603) 569-7200
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 355 students
  • Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Our Humanities Center is one of two academic buildings on campus, and the hub for our academic administration, Focused Academic Coaching, Academic Support, and the Marcella/Sands Lecture Hall.
    All-boys 
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    (207) 647-3322
    Grades: 12-12, PG | 170 students
  • Bronte College
    Bronte College Photo - Bronte Graduates
    (1)
    88 Bronte College Court
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
    (905) 270-7788
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • 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. ..
    All-girls 
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716) 885-6780
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 173 students
  • Buxton School
    Buxton School Photo - At Buxton, we provide the time, experience, and environment that inspire young people to learn more and go deeper. Our students are doers, both in school and in life. Education at Buxton is not passive; it is a stimulating and constant process of questioning, discovering, synthesizing and sharing.
    (1)
    291 South Street
    Williamstown, MA 01267
    (413) 458-3919
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 90 students
  • The Calverton School
    The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
    300 Calverton School Rd
    Huntingtown, MD 20639
    (410) 535-0216
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 286 students
  • The Cambridge School of Weston
    The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - Every other Wednesday, in lieu of their core academic classes, CSW students participate in PACE (Promoting Awareness and Community Engagement), a four-year co-curriculum of experiential classes, events, and activities designed to ensure that all CSW students develop the self-awareness, social consciousness, healthy living habits, and leadership skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and diverse world.
    (15)
    45 Georgian Road
    Weston, MA 02493
    (781) 642-8650
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 310 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
    All-boys 
    (18)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800) 948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo
    All-boys 
    (2)
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    (603) 523-3548
    Grades: 6-9 | 225 students
  • Cate School
    Cate School Photo - Day Walk
    (19)
    1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    (805) 684-4127
    Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
  • CATS Academy Boston
    CATS Academy Boston Photo
    (1)
    2001 Washington Street
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (857) 400-9700
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • CATS Colleges
    CATS Colleges Photo - CATS Cambridge campus
    Floor 2, 50/60 Station Road
    Cambridge, United Kingdom CB1 2JH
    +44 1223 345698
    Grades: 9-12 | 381 students
  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (3)
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    (781) 314-0806
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 180 students
  • Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
    (5)
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203) 439-7250
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 344 students
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