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Best Summer Boarding Programs (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 149 college-prep and junior boarding schools that offer summer programs, serving 63,424 students.
Learn more about the many benefits of attending a boarding summer program.

Top Summer Boarding Schools (Exclusive Focus) (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wolfeboro Camp School
Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - A transformative summer program. Academic growth and summer camp fun!
(1)
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Gr: 5-12, PG | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed

Top Summer Boarding Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
(10)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
Albert College
Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
(11)
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo - The core values and core competencies we promote and the relationships we foster among all members of our diverse community prepare our students to be confident learners and engaged citizens.
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
(4)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
Ashbury College
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
(11)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Photo - Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment. Notre Dame has 90% of its students in boarding from 20 different countries across the world. The Notre Dame Brand is renowned across the world for its hockey program and has 15 different competitive
PO Box 100
Wilcox, Canada S0G5E0
(306) 732-1203
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 35% Tuition listed
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bodwell High School
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
(18)
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Gr: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 1,756 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 34% Tuition listed
Bronte College
Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
(6)
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Brooks School
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
(Episcopal)
(10)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 25% Tuition listed
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Cambridge School of Weston
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 200 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
(17)
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
(21)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
(2)
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 74% Tuition listed
Cate School
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
(20)
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 17% Tuition listed
CATS Academy Boston
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
(1)
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
CATS Cambridge
CATS Cambridge Photo
1 High St, Chesterton
Cambridge, United Kingdom CB4 1NQ
4401223341300
Gr: 9-12, PG
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
(Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - Our students thrive in a dynamic environment designed specifically for their success.
(Episcopal)
(5)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
(30)
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
Gr: 9-12, PG | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 16% Tuition listed
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
(1)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 student Tuition listed
Columbia International College
Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
(21)
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,700 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 86% Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 49% Tuition listed
Cushing Academy
Cushing Academy Photo - Cushing Academy is located on a 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts
(3)
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
Gr: 9-12, PG | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
(14)
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Gr: 9-12, PG | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed
Delphian School
Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
(26)
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Gr: 5-12 | PK-12 (day) | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 53% Tuition listed
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
(805) 686-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School, located in the beautiful town of Hardwick, Massachusetts, is a traditional New England boarding school set on a 300-acre campus.
(2)
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande Photo
Chemin de Rovéréaz 20
Lausanne, Switzerland 01012
41216546500
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School Photo
(9)
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
Gr: 9-12, PG | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Football
(Episcopal)
(12)
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
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