Theatre At Boarding Schools

There are 12 boarding schools offering theatre as an extracurricular activity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 7,870
  • Average Tuition: $70,227
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,296
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
  • % Students Boarding: 41%
  • % International Students: 23%
  • % Students of Color: 40%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 7,870
  • Average Tuition: $70,227
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,296
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 68%
  • % Students Boarding: 41%
  • % International Students: 23%
  • % Students of Color: 40%

Top Theatre Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Annie Wright Schools Photo - Annie Wright Schools, located in Tacoma, WA serves students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our upper schools program provides boarding for 9-12th students and a co-educational model of classroom learning
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 900 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6.5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 284-8603
The Hill School Photo - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 539 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(8)
Iolani School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Lawrenceville School Photo - The Bowl is an iconic spot on campus and is the natural gathering place for ninth grade students, who live on either side of The Bowl
Gr: 9-12, PG | 827 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
Tuition listed
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
(6)
Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 456 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(2)
Marvelwood School Photo - We offer a wide variety of competitive athletics each season.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 115 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Tuition listed
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 72%
Tuition listed
Catholic
1000 Green St.
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
New England Innovation Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 115 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the Tri-Tree Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 83%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
(6)
St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 995 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
(3)
St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(2)
TASIS England Photo - TASIS England's beautiful 46-acre campus near London and Heathrow airport is well positioned for access to travel and the cultural riches of this vibrant capital.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 253 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, United Kingdom TW20 8TE
441932565252

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering theatre are there?
There are 12 boarding schools offering theatre.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering theatre?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering theatre is $70,227 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering theatre?
Lawrenceville School, founded in 1810, is the oldest boarding school offering theatre.
Which boarding school offering theatre has the lowest acceptance rate?
Lawrenceville School has the lowest acceptance rate (17%) among boarding schools offering theatre.
Which boarding school offering theatre has the highest average SAT scores?
Lawrenceville School has the highest average SAT scores (1455) among boarding schools offering theatre.

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