Best Southern Boarding Schools (2021)

For the 2021 school year, there are 51 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 22,942 students located throughout Southern.
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Aerial view of Currey Ingram's 83-acre campus.
The Linsly School Photo - The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspires lifelong learning, develops future leaders, and emphasizes character development.
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!
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!
Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students socialize between classes in the historic arcade
Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School, established in 1842, is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is the fourth oldest girls' boarding/day school in the United States.
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Strength of Brotherhood: Southern Prep provides young men with a unique opportunity to benefit from an environment that fosters the development of these bonds: where cadets share a common goal of not only becoming leaders but also becoming part of a team.
St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - The Abbey church is located at the center of campus. The location of the church is no accident, as the rich Benedictine tradition, which spans 1500 years, is central to all facets of the St. Bernard experience.
Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, our holistic approach to education guides students to excel academically and grow as well-rounded adults. Our co-ed, college prep program focuses on character development, leadership, and service to help your student realize success. We believe in experiential learning promoting a STEM program, 100% college acceptances and 100% participation in athletics. Your child's success can begin today.
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.
Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Freshman English class with Katie Markunas
Oak Hill Academy Photo
The Vanguard School Photo - We are Vanguard.
Williamsburg Christian Academy Photo - Williamsburg Christian Academy: Equipping Students to be Lifelong Learners who Reflect God's Heart for others and Impact the World for Christ.
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Engineering courses such as Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Civil Engineering & Architecture emphasize critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving.
IMG Academy Photo - The recreational area offers a renowned boarding school experience. Complete with outdoor theater, sport courts, resort-style pool, and more, this area allows for a unique social atmosphere on campus!

Best Southern Boarding Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades 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 - Students come from an average of 28 countries and 17 U.S. states to attend Admiral Farragut Academy in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.
    (8)
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    (727) 384-5504
    Grades: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 320 students
  • Asheville School
    Asheville School Photo - Asheville School. An Education for an Inspired Life.
    (4)
    360 Asheville School Rd.
    Asheville, NC 28806
    (828) 254-6345
    Grades: 9-12 | 294 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) | 1083 students
  • Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434) 985-2811
    Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
  • The Bolles School
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    (904) 256-5030
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1600 students
  • Brandon Hall School
    Brandon Hall School Photo - Our Global Youth Leaders travel to Bermuda for service learning and to study ocean science, culture, and more.
    (3)
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770) 394-8177
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 150 students
  • Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
    All-boys 
    (18)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800) 948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Our traditions are a vital force: They bridge the generations, bond students, and help us continually build our community. Best of all, they're a lot of fun (and they help make Chatham Hall the unique place it is).
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434) 432-5516
    Grades: 9-12 | 150 students
  • Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    (1)
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828) 684-6232
    Grades: 8-12 | 293 students
  • Christchurch School
    Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
    (Episcopal)
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804) 758-2306
    Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
  • Currey Ingram Academy
    Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Currey Ingram Academy is located on a beautiful 83-acre campus along Beech Creek just outside of Nashville, Tennessee.
    6544 Murray Lane
    Brentwood, TN 37027
    (615) 507-3173
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 10 students
  • Darlington School
    Darlington School Photo - Darlington's vibrant fine arts program features a multitude of offerings in drama and musical theater, visual arts, choral music, instrumental music, and communication arts.
    (11)
    1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
    Rome, GA 30161
    (706) 235-6051
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 700 students
  • Episcopal High School
    Episcopal High School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (12)
    1200 N. Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    (877) 933-4347
    Grades: 9-12 | 440 students
  • Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-boys 
    (6)
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (540) 946-7706
    Grades: 7-12 | 150 students
  • Florida Prep
    Florida Prep Photo - Florida Prep accepts boarding & day students in grades 5-12. The mission of Florida Prep is to prepare each student for college success and beyond in a way that leads to personal wisdom and integrity, cross-cultural partnerships and a global vision, and service to others, society, and the environment.
    (1)
    1950 S. Academy Dr
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    (321) 723-3211
    Grades: 5-12 | 100 students
  • Fork Union Military Academy
    Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (6)
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    (800) 462-3862
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 330 students
  • Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
    All-girls 
    (9)
    22407 Foxhound Lane
    Middleburg, VA 20117
    (540) 687-4340
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 175 students
  • Hargrave Military Academy
    Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (4)
    200 Military Drive
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (800) 432-2480
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 141 students
  • IMG Academy
    IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy challenges and supports student-athletes to grow academically, athletically and personally. The result: Student-athletes who are focused, driven and ready to succeed immediately in college and beyond.
    (2)
    5650 Bollettieri Blvd
    Bradenton, FL 34210
    (800) 872-6425
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 1300 students
  • The King's Academy
    The King's Academy Photo - With 47 Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, and Dual Enrollment courses available, TKA's academic program serves to challenge even the most gifted students. Specified tracks include: Aviation, Business, Law, Engineering, and a nationally recognized Conservatory of the Arts program.
    8401 Belvedere Rd
    West Palm Beach, FL 33411
    (561) 657-3470
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1550 students
  • The Linsly School
    The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
    60 Knox Lane
    Wheeling, WV 26003
    (304) 233-1436
    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day) | 437 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
  • Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, cadets participate in a variety of different sports. Sports provides cadets the opportunity to develop an understanding of competition and teamwork that they can use throughout their lives. The sports offered depend on the competition season but a sample of our sports include football, Raiders, competitive shooting and rifle, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, baseball, and more!
    (5)
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540) 459-2167
    Grades: 5-12, PG | 140 students
  • McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - McCallie's academic programs go beyond merely mastering the necessary material. They excel at teaching students to think. McCallie does not teach courses or subjects; McCallie teaches boys.
    All-boys 
    (3)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800) 234-2163
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 932 students
  • Miller School of Albemarle
    Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
    1000 Samuel Miller Loop
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    (434) 823-4805
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 180 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
  • North Broward Preparatory School
    North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
    7600 Lyons Road
    Coconut Creek, FL 33073
    (954) 305-6937
    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1620 students
  • North Cross School
    North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.
    4254 Colonial Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
    (540) 989-6641
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 528 students
  • Oak Hill Academy
    Oak Hill Academy Photo - RSVP to join us for a chat about Oak Hill Academy! https://www.oak-hill.net/open-houses/
    (Baptist)
    2635 Oak Hill Road
    Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
    (276) 579-2619
    Grades: 8-12 | 140 students
  • Oak Ridge Military Academy
    Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!
    2317 Oak Ridge Road
    Oak Ridge, NC 27310
    (336) 515-8040
    Grades: 7-12 | 120 students
  • Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo
    (Presbyterian)
    (1)
    339 Nacoochee Drive
    Rabun Gap, GA 30568
    (706) 746-7720
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 630 students
  • Randolph-Macon Academy
    Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
    (United Methodist)
    (4)
    200 Academy Drive
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    (540) 636-5484
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 246 students
  • Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy cadet officers stand at attention during a parade on Maginnis Field.
    All-boys 
    (5)
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    (800) 462-2338
    Grades: 6-12 | 290 students
  • Saint Andrew's School
    Saint Andrew's School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    3900 Jog Road
    Boca Raton, FL 33434
    (561) 210-2020
    Grades: 9-12 | 625 students
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