Military Boarding Schools with the Highest Average ACT Scores (2026-27 Rankings)

Q: Which military boarding schools have the highest average ACT scores?

The military boarding schools with the highest average ACT scores are St. John's Northwestern Academy, Camden Military Academy and Missouri Military Academy.

Q: How many military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average ACT scores?

5 military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average ACT scores.

National Average ACT Score (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +4.2% (+1.1 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	27.1	▲ +0.2	▲ +0.7%
2024	26.9	▼ -0.1	▼ -0.4%
2023	27	▲ +0.2	▲ +0.7%
2022	26.8	▲ +0.1	▲ +0.4%
2021	26.7	— 0	— 0.0%
2020	26.7	▲ +0.2	▲ +0.8%
2019	26.5	▲ +0.1	▲ +0.4%
2018	26.4	▲ +0.2	▲ +0.8%
2017	26.2	▲ +0.2	▲ +0.8%
2016	26	▲ +0.3	▲ +1.2%
2015	25.7	▲ +0.3	▲ +1.2%
2014	25.4	—	—

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Average ACT Score
(Out of 36) Range: 20 25 Avg. Average ACT Score
(Out of 36): 22

Highest Average ACT Scores (2026-27)

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St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.

#1St. John's Northwestern Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

Episcopal

1101 Genesee Street

Delafield, WI 53018

(262) 646-7199

(4)

24-26Average ACT Score (Out of 36)

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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!

#2(T2–T5)Camden Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys

520 Hwy. 1 North

Camden, SC 29020

(803) 432-6001

(21)

<24Average ACT Score (Out of 36)

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Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.

#2(T2–T5)Missouri Military Academy

Gr: 7-12, PG

All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)

204 Grand Street

Mexico, MO 65265

(573) 581-1776

(7)

<24Average ACT Score (Out of 36)

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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.

#2(T2–T5)New Mexico Military Institute

Gr: 9-12, PG

101 West College Blvd

Roswell, NM 88201

(800) 421-5376

(7)

<24Average ACT Score (Out of 36)

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#2(T2–T5)Riverside Military Academy

Gr: 6-12

All-boys

2001 Riverside Drive

Gainesville, GA 30501

(678) 696-2116

(5)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which military boarding schools have the highest average ACT scores?

The military boarding schools with the highest average ACT scores are St. John's Northwestern Academy, Camden Military Academy and Missouri Military Academy.

How many military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average ACT scores?

5 military boarding schools are ranked for the highest average ACT scores.

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Did You Know?

For several key reasons (listed below), these comparisons are intended only as informal reference points for evaluating the ACT taking ability of a school's student body.

A school's average ACT score is based on a relatively small sample of students from year to year (typically less than 100 students for a graduating class).

Average ACT scores, then, can naturally fluctuate year to year while the quality of the overall program and strength of the student body remains consistent.

Schools in the list below are often separated by small statistical differences, which for all intents and purposes, are not meaningful in determining the overall strength of the student body between two schools.

As a final note: average ACT scores should never be used by a family as an expectation of what score they can expect their child to receive if they go to a particular institution.