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Best Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 209 non-denominational boarding schools serving 79,843 students located throughout the United States and Canada.

Top Non-denominational Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
(8)
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
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 - 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.
(10)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Grades: 8-12
K-12 (day)
| 467 students
Albert College
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.
(2)
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
| 308 students
Annie Wright Schools
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
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 284-8603
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
| 900 students
Applewild School
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.
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Grades: 4-9
PK-9 (day)
| 345 students
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
(4)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Ashbury College
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
(5)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Grades: 9-12
4-12 (day)
| 750 students
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
(1)
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Grades: 9-12
6-12 (day)
| 525 students
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
1701 Brandon Hall Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
(404) 841-3840
Grades: 7-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
| n/a 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.
(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)
| 1,120 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)
| 229 students
Berkshire School
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 430 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
(17)
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 430 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
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
(9)
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 475 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.
(4)
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)
| 1,756 students
Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
(2)
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Grades: 7-12
PK-12 (day)
| 910 students
Branksome Hall Asia
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.
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
| 1,200 students
900 South Brehm Lane
Carbondale IL, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Grades: 6-12, PG
| n/a students
Brentwood College School
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.
(4)
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
Grades: 9-12, PG
8-12, PG (day)
| 550 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
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Grades: 12-12, PG
| 155 students
Bronte College
Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
(3)
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. ..
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 151 students
Buxton School
(4)
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 50 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
PK-12, PG (day)
| 323 students
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!
(19)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 300 students
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
(2)
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Grades: 6-9
| 235 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 - Adams Hall
(1)
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 380 students
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