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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.
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.
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.
Florida Prep Photo - Florida Prep accepts boarding & day students in grades 6-12.The school teaches an innovative 21st Century Skills and Values program and offers students, 15 and over, the opportunity to train for a Private Pilots License through its Flight School.
Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
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.
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690-acres along the Tennessee River.
St. Margaret's School Photo - BELIEVE IN SOMETHING GREATER. * What kind of person will you be? Honest? Trustworthy? Responsible? * Our honor code inspires a culture of honesty and promotes trust in one another. * We have confidence that you will do the right thing, even when no one is watching. * We believe in you.
Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy cadet officers stand at attention during a parade on Maginnis Field.
Fishburne Military School Photo
Woodberry Forest School Photo
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.
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.
Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School, a Nord Anglia Education inspires our students to become critical- thinkers with a global perspective both inside and outside of the classroom.
Amerigo Lexington, Lexington Catholic High School Photo - Designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for academic achievement, Amerigo Lexington offers students exciting opportunities through the Exemplar Scholar program, the Air+Space Academy, the elite Fine Arts department and more.
The Webb School Photo
The Linsly School Photo - The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspires lifelong learning, develops future leaders, and emphasizes character development.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.

Top Southern Boarding Schools (2020)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • The Academy at SOAR
    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)384-5500
    Grades: 8-12 | 320 students
  • Amerigo Boca Raton Saint John Paul II Academy
    Amerigo Boca Raton Saint John Paul II Academy Photo - Located on nearly 30 beautiful acres, Saint John Paul II Academy provides an environment for students to grow as scholars and as active members of their community.
    (Catholic)
    4001 N. Military Trail
    Boca Raton, FL 33431
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 425 students
  • Amerigo Lexington, Lexington Catholic High School
    Amerigo Lexington, Lexington Catholic High School Photo - Designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for academic achievement, Amerigo Lexington offers students exciting opportunities through the Exemplar Scholar program, the Air+Space Academy, the elite Fine Arts department and more.
    (Catholic)
    2250 Clays Mill Road
    Lexington, KY 40503
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 845 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 | 185 students
  • The Bolles School
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    (904)256-5030
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1700 students
  • Brandon Hall School
    Brandon Hall School Photo
    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 
    (11)
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800)948-6291
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students
  • Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Whether you ve been riding your whole life or have always wanted to you can find a place in our program. The Chatham Hall campus is home to more than 30 horses, three teaching arenas, a permanent Hunter Trials course, and plenty of trails. We teach hunt seat the Modern Forward Riding System with an emphasis on horse and rider
    All-girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
    Grades: 9-12 | 160 students
  • Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-boys  (Episcopal)
    (1)
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
    Grades: 8-12 | 291 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)
    (4)
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
    Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
  • Currey Ingram Academy
    6544 Murray Lane
    Brentwood, TN 37027
    (615)507-3173
    Grades: 9-12 | n/a 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) | 720 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 
    (5)
    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 6-12.The school teaches an innovative 21st Century Skills and Values program and offers students, 15 and over, the opportunity to train for a Private Pilots License through its Flight School.
    (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 - Foxcroft School House
    All-girls 
    (7)
    22407 Foxhound Lane
    Middleburg, VA 20117
    (540)687-4340
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 178 students
  • The G2 Academy
    The G2 Academy Photo - The G2 Academy - Girls only, junior golf boarding program - Own your future
    All-girls 
    132 Good Hope Road
    Bluffton, SC 29910
    (843)400-3015
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 12 students
  • Hargrave Military Academy
    Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
    All-boys  (Baptist)
    (3)
    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)
    5500 34th Street West
    Bradenton, FL 34210
    (800)872-6425
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 1300 students
  • The King's Academy
    The King's Academy Photo - The King's Academy 67-acre campus is beautiful and peaceful. Yet, it is convenient to McGhee-Tyson Airport, universities, research hospitals, shopping, outdoor recreation, and various cultural and educational opportunities.
    (Christian)
    (3)
    202 Smothers Road
    Seymour, TN 37865
    (865)573-8321
    Grades: 6-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 425 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 | 122 students
  • McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - Current students and alumni will tell you that a single-sex academic environment makes classes at McCallie more dynamic, honest, and productive.
    All-boys 
    (2)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800)234-2163
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 938 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 | 185 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
     4254 Colonial Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
    (540)989-6641
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 500 students
  • Oak Hill Academy
    (Baptist)
    2635 Oak Hill Road
    Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
    (276)579-2619
    Grades: 8-12 | 140 students
  • Oakland School
    Oakland School Photo - Amelia learns archery!
    128 Oakland Farm Way
    Troy, VA 22974
    (434)293-9059
    Grades: 1-8 | 30 students
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