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The Kiski School Photo - The Swank Student Center
The Phelps School Photo - Founded in 1946, The Phelps School is dedicated to the personalized education for the boy who seeks success academically, personally and socially. Our first obligation is to create a caring, sensitive climate which emphasizes the positive in every situation.
Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Sem offers an exciting range and long list of clubs, activities and leadership opportunities. Often student-initiated, these groups provide experiences not found in the classroom or on the playing fields.
Perkiomen School Photo - Kriebel Hall
Erie First Christian Academy Photo - Every boarding student in the past three years have been accepted to attend a college or university.
Westtown School Photo - Main building
Mercersburg Academy Photo
Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
Hill School Photo - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
George School Photo - Main Hall
Grier School Photo
Solebury School Photo - Solebury School's music program includes a chorus, rock band, and instrumental and jazz ensembles. A block of time is carved out of the school schedule each day for students to pursue their music interests.
Linden Hall School Photo

Top Pennsylvania Boarding Schools (2019-20)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Erie First Christian Academy
    Erie First Christian Academy Photo - Every boarding student in the past three years have been accepted to attend a college or university.
    8150 Oliver Rd.
    Erie, PA 16510
    (814)866-6979
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 295 students
  • George School
    George School Photo - Main Hall
    (Society of Friends)
    (6)
    1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
    Newtown, PA 18940
    (215)579-6547
    Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
  • Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-girls 
    (5)
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    (814)684-3000
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 285 students
  • Hill School
    Hill School Photo - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
    (8)
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    (610)326-1000
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • The Kiski School
    The Kiski School Photo - The Swank Student Center
    All-boys 
    1888 Brett Lane
    Saltsburg, PA 15681
    (724)639-8035
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 200 students
  • Linden Hall School
    Linden Hall School Photo
    All-girls 
    (5)
    212 East Main Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
    (717)626-8512
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 220 students
  • Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy Photo
    (20)
    100 Academy Drive
    Mercersburg, PA 17236
    (717)328-6173
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 442 students
  • Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Kriebel Hall
    (1)
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    (215)679-9511
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 330 students
  • The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - Founded in 1946, The Phelps School is dedicated to the personalized education for the boy who seeks success academically, personally and socially. Our first obligation is to create a caring, sensitive climate which emphasizes the positive in every situation.
    All-boys 
    (1)
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610)644-1754
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 110 students
  • Shady Side Academy
    (1)
    423 Fox Chapel Road
    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    (412)968-3180
    Grades: 9-12 | 442 students
  • Solebury School
    Solebury School Photo - Solebury School's music program includes a chorus, rock band, and instrumental and jazz ensembles. A block of time is carved out of the school schedule each day for students to pursue their music interests.
    (4)
    6832 Phillips Mill Road
    New Hope, PA 18938
    (215)862-5261
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 235 students
  • Valley Forge Military Academy
    Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
    All-boys 
    (2)
    1001 Eagle Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (610)989-1200
    Grades: 7-12 | 200 students
  • Westtown School
    Westtown School Photo - Main building
    (Society of Friends)
    (44)
    975 Westtown Rd
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610)399-7900
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 385 students
  • Wyoming Seminary Upper School
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Sem offers an exciting range and long list of clubs, activities and leadership opportunities. Often student-initiated, these groups provide experiences not found in the classroom or on the playing fields.
    (United Methodist)
    (5)
    201 North Sprague Ave.
    Kingston, PA 18704
    (570)270-2160
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 458 students
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