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Camden Military Academy
Marine Military Academy
New Mexico Military Institute

Highest Percentage Boarding

The average percentage of boarding students across the 13 ranked military boarding schools is 90% (2026-27).
Among military boarding schools, the one with the highest percentage of boarding students is Camden Military Academy, with 100%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Military Schools Ranked: 13
  • Top 20 Range (Highest Percentage Boarding): 70%–100%
  • Military Schools Avg.: 90%
  • National Avg.: 59%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Military Schools Ranked: 13
  • Top 20 Range (Highest Percentage Boarding): 70%–100%
  • Military Schools Avg.: 90%
  • National Avg.: 59%

National Average % Boarding Students (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data

Total Growth: (-3.9%) (-2.4% since 2016)

Year National avg
2025 59.2% (▼ 0.9 pp)
2024 60.1% (▼ 0.2 pp)
2023 60.3% (▼ 0.3 pp)
2022 60.6% (▲ 0.2 pp)
2021 60.4% (▼ 0.1 pp)
2020 60.5% (▲ 1 pp)
2019 59.5% (▼ 0.1 pp)
2018 59.6% (▼ 0.7 pp)
2017 60.3% (▼ 1.3 pp)
2016 61.6% (▼ 0.5 pp)
2015 62.1% (▲ 0.3 pp)
2014 61.8% (▲ 0.3 pp)
2013 61.5% (▲ 0.2 pp)
2012 61.3% (▼ 2.6 pp)
2011 63.9% (▼ 0.6 pp)
2010 64.5% (▼ 1.5 pp)
2009 66% (▼ 0.8 pp)
2008 66.8% (▼ 0.1 pp)
2007 66.9% (▼ 0.1 pp)
2006 67% (▼ 1.5 pp)
2005 68.5%

Schools counted: listing status from database copies near the year end in 2012–2014, 2019 and 2022–2025; estimated listing status in 2015–2018, 2020 and 2021; archive coverage in 2005–2011 (a lower bound of the schools listed). The downloads give the source date of each year.

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Show school map — National (% Boarding Students range: 70%–100%, avg 90%)
% Boarding Students Range: 70% 100% Avg. % Boarding Students: 90%

Highest Percentage Boarding (2026-27)

Among Military Schools (out of 13 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
#1(T1–T3)Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
100%% Boarding Students
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Marine Military Academy Photo
#1(T1–T3)Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
100%% Boarding Students
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#1(T1–T3)New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
100%% Boarding Students
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Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
#4(T4–T7)Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
95%-100%% Boarding Students
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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.
#4(T4–T7)Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
95%-100%% Boarding Students
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New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.
#4(T4–T7)New York Military Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
(2)
95%-100%% Boarding Students
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
#4(T4–T7)Riverside Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
95%-100%% Boarding Students
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St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
#8St. John's Northwestern Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
90%-95%% Boarding Students
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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.
#9Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
85%-90%% Boarding Students
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
#10(T10–T11)Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
80%-85%% Boarding Students
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Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
#10(T10–T11)Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
United Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
80%-85%% Boarding Students
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - Cadets gathering for the annual Corps Day Parade!
#12Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
75%-80%% Boarding Students
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Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
#13Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
70%-75%% Boarding Students
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which military boarding schools have the highest percentage of boarding students?
The military boarding schools with the highest percentage of boarding students are Camden Military Academy, Marine Military Academy and New Mexico Military Institute.
How many military boarding schools are ranked for the highest percentage of boarding students?
13 military boarding schools are ranked for the highest percentage of boarding students.

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