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Outdoor Leadership At Boarding Schools

There are 6 boarding schools offering outdoor leadership as an extracurricular activity.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 2,293
  • Average Tuition: $70,037
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 58%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,244
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 59%
  • % Students Boarding: 50%
  • % International Students: 35%
  • % Students of Color: 16%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 2,293
  • Average Tuition: $70,037
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 58%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,244
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 59%
  • % Students Boarding: 50%
  • % International Students: 35%
  • % Students of Color: 16%

Top Outdoor Leadership Boarding Schools (2026-27)

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.
EF Academy New York
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
(2)
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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.
North Country School
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
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Northwood School Photo
Northwood School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 43%
Tuition listed
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
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Riverstone International School Photo - Welcome to Riverstone International School! We look forward to welcoming you to our school in beautiful Boise, Idaho!
Riverstone International School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 320 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
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St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
St. Michaels University School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
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Sun Valley Community School Photo - Students from around the nation and world come to Sun Valley Community School in Sun Valley, Idaho, to fulfill their potential and pursue their passions.
Sun Valley Community School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering outdoor leadership are there?
There are 6 boarding schools offering outdoor leadership.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering outdoor leadership?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering outdoor leadership is $70,037 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering outdoor leadership?
Northwood School, founded in 1905, is the oldest boarding school offering outdoor leadership.
Which boarding school offering outdoor leadership has the lowest acceptance rate?
Northwood School has the lowest acceptance rate (43%) among boarding schools offering outdoor leadership.
Which boarding school offering outdoor leadership has the highest average SAT scores?
Riverstone International School has the highest average SAT scores (1306) among boarding schools offering outdoor leadership.

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