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The Ethel Walker School Photo
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.
Thornton Academy Photo - Thornton Academy has been preparing students for a changing world since 1811. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.
Westtown School Photo - Main building
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690-acres along the Tennessee River.
Darlington School Photo - We are proud to say that 100 percent of our graduates go on to college, earning more than $8 million in scholarships each year.
The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.
Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Exeter`s campus is surrounded by fields, forests and a quaint New England town with shops and cafes. We are a 50-minute train ride from Boston and the Atlantic coast is just 10 miles away.
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School from the sky. Drone photo taken by Max Seigal FVS '06.
Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
Asheville School Photo - Boyd Chapel. Our Core Values are perseverance, integrity, respect, and compassion.
St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - Our 2100 acre campus is located in Middletown, DE just a short drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
Emma Willard School Photo
The Kiski School Photo - Kiski's Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) class.
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, 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.
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo - St. Albert's dormitory
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo - Founded in 1903, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is nestled on 1,400 acres in the Appalachian Mountains, just two hours from Atlanta, GA, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC.
Worcester Academy Photo - Worcester Academy is a place where life takes an interesting turn. It's called the real world, where success doesn't always come easy, but it's worth the extra effort.
Eaglebrook School Photo - At the heart of the school is the shared life of teachers, their families, and boys working together. This is the common room of Halsted House, one of five dormitories on campus.

Top Swimming Boarding Schools (2020)

  • 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)384-5500
    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 Chicago Marian Catholic High School
    Amerigo Chicago Marian Catholic High School Photo - As a college preparatory high school, Marian Catholic develops in students essential skills for post-secondary education. In addition, Marian Catholic provides a flexible curriculum of liberal, fine and practical arts, opening students to a variety of career choices.
    (Catholic)
    700 Ashland Avenue
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 1006 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
  • Amerigo Napa Valley Justin-Siena High School
    Amerigo Napa Valley Justin-Siena High School Photo - Amerigo Napa Valley partners with Justin-Siena High School to provide boarding students with a premier university-preparatory education.
    (Catholic)
    4026 Maher St.
    Napa, CA 94558
    (312)416-1955
    Grades: 9-12 | 580 students
  • Amerigo San Francisco Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent Catholic High School
    Amerigo San Francisco Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent Catholic High School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    1500 Benicia Road
    Vallejo, CA 94591

    Grades: 9-12 | 479 students
  • Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo
    All-boys 
    (4)
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (888)762-2338
    Grades: 7-12 | 300 students
  • Ashbury College
    Ashbury College Photo - Graduating students throw their school ties in the air after receiving their diplomas.
    (4)
    362 Mariposa Avenue
    Ottawa, Canada K1M0T3
    (613)749-9630
    Grades: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 715 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
  • Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
    Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
    (Christian)
    (1)
    54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
    Hauula, HI 96717
    (808)670-1909
    Grades: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 70 students
  • The Athenian School
    The Athenian School Photo - Athenian students
    (1)
    2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
    Danville, CA 94506
    (925)362-7223
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 517 students
  • Avon Old Farms School
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing young men for higher education.
    All-boys 
    (6)
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    (800)464-2866
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 409 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
  • The Bement School
    The Bement School Photo
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-4209
    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 224 students
  • Besant Hill School
    Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
    (1)
    8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-4343
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 100 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
  • Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (8)
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (908)362-6121
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 460 students
  • 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.
    955 Harbourside Drive
    North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
    (604)998-1000
    Grades: 8-12 | 650 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.
    1701 Brandon Hall Drive
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770)394-8177
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 150 students
  • Branksome Hall
    All-girls 
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada 00000
    (416)920-9741
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Confident female leaders of the future
    All-girls 
    234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
    Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
    +82 64-902-5000
    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 886 students
  • Brentwood College School
    Brentwood College School Photo - Crooks Hall, our oceanfront dining room and student services centre, is designed to be a warm, welcoming, west coast style facility, which is student friendly and environmentally responsible.For students, it is a one-stop social experience and the heart of campus where everyone can eat, relax, socialize, buy school supplies, pick up laundry, and host meetings.
    (1)
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    (250)743-5521
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 525 students
  • The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
    (Christian)
    (2)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    (903)894-5000
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 680 students
  • Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
    All-girls 
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 195 students
  • The Calverton School
    The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
    300 Calverton School Rd
    Huntingtown, MD 20639
    (410)535-0216
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 286 students
  • Canadian College Italy
    Canadian College Italy Photo - The beautiful surrounding countryside around Lanciano offers excellent hiking opportunities.
    via Cavour 13
    Lanciano (CH), Italy 66034
    +39 0872 714969
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 60 students
  • Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 330 students
  • Cate School
    (17)
    1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    (805)684-4127
    Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
  • Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, 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.
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    (314)692-6640
    Grades: 6-12 | 850 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
  • Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
    (5)
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203)439-7250
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 344 students
  • Choate Rosemary Hall
    Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
    (29)
    333 Christian Street
    Wallingford, CT 06492
    (203)697-2239
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 854 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)
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
    Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
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