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Best Riding Boarding Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 33 boarding schools offering riding as an interscholastic sport, serving 8,965 students.
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Top Riding Boarding Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
(Christian)
(1)
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Grades: 5-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
| 150 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
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.
(Episcopal)
(5)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
(8)
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Culver Academies
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
(21)
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo - Beaver Brook Building - This building houses many of our academic classes as well as administrative offices, meeting spaces, art rooms, and our computer lab.
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Grades: 7-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
| 236 students
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School is a coed independent college preparatory school offering boarding and day programs for students grades 9-12. FVS was established in 1930 and is located on an 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, Colo., approximately 70 miles (115 km) south of Denver. Colorado's mountain ski resorts are two hours to the west.
(5)
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
(9)
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 160 students
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Grades: 8-12
PK-12 (day)
| 548 students
Gould Academy
Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.
(2)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 210 students
Grier School
Grier School Photo
(6)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 275 students
Kents Hill School
Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
(1)
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 250 students
Kimball Union Academy
Kimball Union Academy Photo
(6)
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 340 students
The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island's oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys.
(1)
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 120 students
Lakefield College School
Lakefield College School Photo - Lakefield College School entrance
(Anglican)
(4)
4391 County Rd. 29
Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
(705) 652-3324
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 300 students
Linden Hall
Linden Hall Photo
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 115 students
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
(2)
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 330 students
Marvelwood School
Marvelwood School Photo - We offer a wide variety of competitive athletics each season.
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 120 students
Miss Porter's School
Miss Porter's School Photo
(5)
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(7)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 220 students
Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy offers considerable advantages to parents and students seeking the highest quality education for entrance into the world's elite colleges and universities. Montverde Academy is an international, coeducational, independent college preparatory school for grades PK3-12, with our boarding program serving grades 7-12, and post-graduate studies located conveniently in beautiful central Florida. Come and see the Montverde difference today!
(1)
17235 Seventh Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Grades: 7-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 1,250 students
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo
(1)
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 190 students
Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Grades: 8-12
| 140 students
Oldfields School
Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields School`s Mission is to embrace each student`s authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose.
(12)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 10 students
The Orme School
The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
(5)
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 95 students
St. Margaret's School
St. Margaret's School Photo - College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative STEAM curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you to navigate the different colleges and degree fields to best prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's.
(Episcopal)
(7)
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 72 students
St. Timothy's School
St. Timothy's School Photo - Completed in 2012, Dixon Hall is our state-of-the-art academic building. The technology-rich facility features the Taft Lecture Hall, the Coleman World Languages and Cultures Center, and a Center for Learning and Teaching.
(Episcopal)
(2)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 175 students
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Our challenging and supportive learning environment encourages appropriate risk-taking by providing a safe space for making mistakes. Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
(15)
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 120 students
Tallulah Falls School
Tallulah Falls School Photo - AFFORDING TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL Each year, Tallulah Falls School awards more than $4 million in need-based financial aid to 70 percent of our student body.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(2)
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Grades: 7-12
4-12 (day)
| 560 students
The Thacher School
The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.
(26)
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School Photo - World class rock climbing and hundreds of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near our campus keep our afternoon activities program varied and exciting.
(12)
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy is located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, a quiet, mountain-valley town boasting a reputation for clean air, starry night skies, and safety. The campus is a 90-minute scenic drive from Salt Lake City International airport.
(5)
120 South 100 West
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 181 students

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