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Northwood School Photo - Northwood School is set on an 88 acre campus, walking distance from the village of Lake Placid, NY and based in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
Pomfret School Photo
Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy is located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, a quiet, mountain-valley town boasting a reputation for clean air, stary night skies, and safety. The campus is a 90-minute scenic drive from Salt Lake City International airport.
The Knox School Photo - As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that are infused with artistic and athletic pursuits.
Garrison Forest School Photo - View of Shriver Hall, which houses the health suite and dorm rooms for boarders.
Grier School Photo
Culver Academies Photo - Culver's athletic facilities include: Golf Course (Nine holes), Polo Arena, Crew Sheds, two Ice Hockey Rinks, an 8 Lane Pool, Diving Tank, 14 Outdoor Tennis Courts, 6 Indoor Tennis Courts, State of the Art Fitness Center with Trainers, 6 Indoor Basketball Courts, Fencing Facility, Free Weight Room, Softball Field, Baseball Field, Lighted Football Field, Lighted Soccer and Lacrosse Fields.
Oldfields School Photo - Our renowned equestrian program takes learning out of the classroom and into the barn.
St. Timothy's School Photo - The Commons is equal parts living room and dining room. The newest building on campus, the Commons is a gathering space that houses the dining hall and the new Redlands Cafe.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 160 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.
Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
Tallulah Falls School Photo - So much of a student's success in school can be related to their peers. Our students come from all walks of life with the common goal of reaching their highest potential personally and academically. As a community, they encourage each other to greater success.
Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
The Orme School Photo - Sustainability is not a catch phrase here at Orme. It is a commitment that is woven into your daily life, from Sustainability Classes to your meals.
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!
The Taft School Photo - More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
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
The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
Miss Hall's School Photo - "The best thing about MHS is how friendly everyone is and how easy it is to become part of the community. I had an abundance of new friends on the first day of orientation, and I had bonded with my teachers by the end of the first week of classes." - Current Student

Top Riding Boarding Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades 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 | 263 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
    All-boys 
    (11)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800)948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Colorado Rocky Mountain School
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 165 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 | 160 students
  • Culver Academies
    Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,700 acres of picturesque landscape and outlying countryside, the Culver campus extends from the shores of Lake Max through rolling green hillsides and shady woodlands devoted to academics, student life, and athletic activities.
    (21)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    (574)842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 842 students
  • The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo
    All-girls 
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-4200
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 236 students
  • Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - GSD, Round Square, International interims, 24% international from 15 countries and 21 states.
    (3)
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
    Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
  • Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
    All-girls 
    (7)
    22407 Foxhound Lane
    Middleburg, VA 20117
    (540)687-4340
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 178 students
  • Fulford Academy
    Fulford Academy Photo
    280 King Street East
    Brockville, Canada K6V1E2
    (613)341-9330
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 110 students
  • Garrison Forest School
    Garrison Forest School Photo - G. Peter O'Neill Middle School
    All-girls 
    300 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410)559-3111
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 548 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
  • 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 | 230 students
  • The Knox School
    The Knox School Photo - As an institution that is mission-driven and intentional in its structure and purpose, The Knox School created its academic program to provide capable students with opportunities to excel within a liberal arts program that are infused with artistic and athletic pursuits.
    541 Long Beach Road
    Saint James, NY 11780
    (631)686-1600
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 174 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
    All-girls 
    (2)
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102-1200
    (703)556-8273
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 324 students
  • The Marvelwood School
    The Marvelwood School Photo - Our classes are hands-on and engaging!
    476 Skiff Mountain Road
    Kent, CT 06757
    (860)927-0047
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 120 students
  • Millbrook School
    Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
    (4)
    131 Millbrook School Road
    Millbrook, NY 12545
    (845)677-8261
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 310 students
  • Miss Hall's School
    Miss Hall's School Photo - A talented, supportive community of learners awaits you at MHS. Our faculty are dedicated mentors who are passionate about their subjects and creative in their teaching, unafraid to ditch the textbook in favor of collaborative, project-based learning.
    All-girls 
    (3)
    492 Holmes Road
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    (413)499-1300
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 217 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 | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1300 students
  • Northwood School
    Northwood School Photo - Northwood School is set on an 88 acre campus, walking distance from the village of Lake Placid, NY and based in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
    (1)
    92 Northwood Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-3382
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 190 students
  • Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields' campus is 130 acres located in Maryland's scenic horse country, and is close to cultural centers including Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City and only 30 minutes from the international airport, BWI.
    All-girls 
    (12)
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
    Grades: 8-12 | 120 students
  • The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Whether you are an experienced equestrian or a novice, all Orme students participate in our legendary Horsemanship Program. Orme Horsemanship, recently featured in Western Horseman Magazine, offers our students the full breadth of equestrian opportunities, educating even the most timid non-horse enthusiast into comfort and confidence in the saddle.
    (2)
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 154 students
  • Pomfret School
    Pomfret School Photo
    (8)
    PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)963-6120
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 367 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.
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (2)
    8400 Greenspring Avenue
    Stevenson, MD 21153
    (410)486-7401
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 185 students
  • The Taft School
    The Taft School Photo - Our beautiful campus features facilities that rival those of many small colleges, including a library with 55,000 print volumes; a 45,000 square foot science and mathematics building; two theaters; two ice hockey rinks; and an 18-hole golf course.
    (1)
    110 Woodbury Road
    Watertown, CT 06795
    (860)945-7700
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 606 students
  • Tallulah Falls School
    Tallulah Falls School Photo - So much of a student's success in school can be related to their peers. Our students come from all walks of life with the common goal of reaching their highest potential personally and academically. As a community, they encourage each other to greater success.
    (2)
    201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
    Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
    (706)754-0400
    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day) | 547 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, stary night skies, and safety. The campus is a 90-minute scenic drive from Salt Lake City International airport.
    (4)
    120 South 100 West
    Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
    (435)462-1400
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 340 students
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