Student Government At Boarding Schools

There are 43 boarding schools offering student government as an extracurricular activity.
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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.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Boland Hall is the home to many of Prep's 110 resident students. Our campus is less than 5 miles from the Nation's Capital
Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Dinning Hall
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Experience Global Immersion in the American West. Our incredible 1100 acre campus sits at the foot of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on a veritable nature preserve amidst the bustling city of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Suffield Academy Photo - The Bell on Suffield's Bell Hill is a central school symbol. All students ring it after receiving their Suffield diplomas at Commencement, and victorious athletic teams ring it throughout the year.
Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
Kimball Union Academy Photo
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.
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.
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
Forman School Photo - Forman has a total of 13 dormitories on campus. The majority (85%) of students are boarders, but day students are invited to participate fully in evening study halls, meals, social events and other campus activities.
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Art with Friends
The Marvelwood School Photo - Community Service Wednesday is an important part of the weekly schedule and the mission of the School.
The Village School Photo - The Village School is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas, and hosts a vibrant international population which enriches the school community with a global perspective.
Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
Hebron Academy Photo - Albert Le Page Fitness Center and The Sommer Family Squash Courts
Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
Midland School Photo - Midland's 10-acre certified organic garden. It currently provides 80% of the produce that our community consumes in the dining hall.
New Hampton School Photo - Athletics that prepare student-athletes for college.

Student Government Boarding Schools

  • School Location Grades 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
  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (3)
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    (781) 314-0806
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 180 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
  • Colorado Rocky Mountain School
    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.
    (8)
    500 Holden Way
    Carbondale, CO 81623
    (970) 963-2562
    Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
  • Darrow School
    Darrow School Photo
    (5)
    110 Darrow Road
    New Lebanon, NY 12125
    (518) 704-2765
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 110 students
  • Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - In 2020 the new Leadership Center was completed. Overlooking the open space known as Munger Common, the center provides state of the art meeting rooms and learning facilities, is home to the student-run Earwig Cafe, and hosts our college counseling team. Students can be found gathering both indoors and outside the center for conversation and relaxation.
    P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (800) 287-9197
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 249 students
  • Fay School
    Fay School Photo - Fay School is an independent, co-educational school 25 miles from Boston serving students in kindergarten through grade 9, with boarding available for grades 7-9. Our school is a place of discovery, challenge, collaboration, and growth - a closely-knit learning community where our skillful, dedicated faculty inspires students to achieve excellence in all pursuits.
    (1)
    48 Main Street
    Southborough, MA 01772
    (508) 490-8201
    Grades: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students
  • Forman School
    Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
    (6)
    12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
    Litchfield, CT 06759
    (860) 567-1802
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 219 students
  • Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Experience Global Immersion in the American West. Our incredible 1100 acre campus sits at the foot of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on a veritable nature preserve amidst the bustling city of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    (4)
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719) 391-5251
    Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
  • Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Average class size is 16. Student to teacher ratio is 8:1. Boarding Faculty to Student Ratio is 1:5
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    (3)
    10900 Rockville Pike
    North Bethesda, MD 20852
    (301) 214-1215
    Grades: 9-12 | 494 students
  • Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo - Field House and Indoor Track
    (9)
    339 Paris Road PO Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    (207) 966-5225
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 256 students
  • Idyllwild Arts Academy
    Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - InterArts and Fashion Design offers students the chance to explore and combined multiple art forms or to focus in Fashion Design. Students present their work in two fully choreographed Fashion Shows each year.
    (17)
    52500 Temecula Road
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951) 468-7223
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 320 students
  • Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo
    (5)
    64 Main Street
    Meriden, NH 03770
    (603) 469-2100
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 340 students
  • Lawrence Academy
    Lawrence Academy Photo
    (1)
    44 Main Street, PO Box 992
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978) 448-1530
    Grades: 9-12 | 425 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 - 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
  • Middlesex School
    Middlesex School Photo - English Class
    (29)
    1400 Lowell Road
    Concord, MA 01742
    (978) 371-6524
    Grades: 9-12 | 410 students
  • Midland School
    Midland School Photo - Marine Biology class exploring tide pools on the Gaviota coast.
    (4)
    PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805) 688-5114
    Grades: 9-12 | 87 students
  • New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
    (8)
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603) 677-3401
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 340 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
  • 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 | 185 students
  • Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo - Oakwood's Graduation Tree
    (Quaker)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    (845) 462-4200
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 165 students
  • Oregon Episcopal School
    Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Since 1869, our mission has been to inspire intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that students realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
    (Episcopal)
    6300 SW Nicol Road
    Portland, OR 97223
    (503) 768-3115
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 877 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
  • Saint Bede Academy
    Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
    (Catholic)
    24 W US Highway 6
    Peru, IL 61354
    (815) 250-0285
    Grades: 9-12 | 293 students
  • St. Johnsbury Academy
    St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
    (3)
    1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
    St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
    (802) 751-2130
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 950 students
  • St. Stephen's Episcopal School
    St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    6500 St. Stephen's Drive
    Austin, TX 78746
    (512) 327-1213
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 684 students
  • Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School
    All-boys 
    (2)
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    (860) 435-5732
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 310 students
  • Sandy Spring Friends School
    Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - Close knit community
    (Quaker)
    16923 Norwood Road
    Sandy Spring, MD 20860
    (301) 774-7455
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 600 students
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    (Episcopal)
    (7)
    1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    (507) 333-1618
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 408 students
  • Suffield Academy
    Suffield Academy Photo - The Bell on Suffield's Bell Hill is a central school symbol. All students ring it after receiving their Suffield diplomas at Commencement, and victorious athletic teams ring it throughout the year.
    (12)
    Suffield Academy
    Suffield, CT 06078
    (860) 386-4440
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 415 students
  • Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 250 consists of day students and boarding students from 20 states and 17 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
    (1)
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603) 286-1733
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 240 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 | 250 students
  • The Village School
    The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in newly-built, on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
    13051 Whittington Dr.
    Houston, TX 77077
    (281) 496-7900
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1750 students
  • Walnut Hill School for the Arts
    Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
    (3)
    12 Highland Street
    Natick, MA 01760
    (508) 650-5020
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 284 students
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