Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid

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  • Among "All Schools", view the boarding schools with the highest percentage of students on financial aid (2018-19).
  • Keep in mind that challenging and creative education programs at boarding schools require a substantial amount of resources.
  • Generally, the full cost of educating a student at any boarding school exceeds the cost of tuition by several thousand dollars - schools rely on other revenue sources (e.g., endowments, annual giving, etc.) in addition to tuition revenue to cover their costs.
  • In that sense, all students at boarding schools receive financial aid.
  • When schools offer "financial aid" (in the traditional sense of the phrase) to reduce tuition, those reductions are in addition to the already subsidized cost of full tuition.
  • Keep this in mind when assessing the full value that boarding schools provide for your investment.

Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid (2018-19)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School % Students on Aid Grades Location
  • 1.-14.
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Boarding students weekend trip to Boston
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    >70%
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    (860)822-6279
  • 1.-14.
    Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
    Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Photo
    >70%

    Grades: 9-10
    84 Alford Road
    Great Barrington, MA 01230
    (800)235-7186
  • 1.-14.
    Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Three majestic brick buildings form the main classroom complex of Maharishi School which overlook a central garden and 4100 square foot organic greenhouse. The school has two libraries, three computer labs, three art rooms, a fully equipped digital and conventional photography lab, two music rooms, and a spacious auditorium. Athletic facilities include a Basketball gym, outdoor tennis courts, & RecCenter
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
  • 1.-14.
    Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Because of MMA's focus on strong academic achievement, a 100% college acceptance rate and strong alumni support, MMA ranks highly among national co-educational, military schools in the United States. MMA offers rigorous academic programs through our STEM classes, leadership experience through JROTC and now our International Baccalaureate preparing our students to be global leaders once they graduate MMA.
    (5)
    >70%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540)459-2167
  • 1.-14.
    New Mexico Military Institute
    New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumnae past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.
    (7)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 West College Blvd
    Roswell, NM 88201
    (800)421-5376
  • 1.-14.
    North Central Texas Academy
    North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA music department produces some outstanding musicians and singers -- many taking #1 ratings at State TAPPS meets. The NCTA art team captured the TAPPS State Championship three years in a row -- 2011, 2012, and 2013 . . . an amazing feat!
    >70%

    Grades: K-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    3846 N. Hwy. 144
    Granbury, TX 76048
    (254)897-4822
  • 1.-14.
    Oakdale Christian Academy
    Oakdale Christian Academy Photo - Worshiping together
    (Christian)
    (5)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12
    5801 Beattyville Rd.
    Jackson, KY 41339
    (606)666-5422
  • 1.-14.
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo - A great place to study and learn!
    (Presbyterian)
    (1)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    339 Nacoochee Drive
    Rabun Gap, GA 30568
    (706)746-7720
  • 1.-14.
    St. Andrew's Academy
    St. Andrew's Academy Photo - Students and intern in Trafalgar Square
    (Anglican)
    (1)
    >70%

    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    PO Box 3050, 198 Main St.
    Chester/Lake Almanor, CA 96020
    (530)596-3343
  • 1.-14.
    St. Bernard Preparatory School
    St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo
    (Catholic)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12
    1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
    Cullman, AL 35055
    (256)255-5890
  • 1.-14.
    Steward Outdoor School
    Steward Outdoor School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 740 acre campus located in coastal Connecticut.
    (Episcopal)
    >70%

    Grades: 6-9
    253 Bushy Hill Road
    Ivoryton, CT 06442
    (860)767-0848
  • 1.-14.
    Tallulah Falls School
    Tallulah Falls School Photo - On the field or on the court, students are challenged to develop life skills in leadership, teamwork, and personal achievement.
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
    201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
    Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
    (706)754-0400
  • 1.-14.
    THINK Global School
    THINK Global School Photo - During our 2015 term in Greece, our Grade 10 students recreated The Odyssey by sailing from island to island, much like Odysseus . Expect a similar educational adventure during our 2020 term.
    >70%

    Grades: 10-12
    1460 Broadway Street #7032
    New York, NY 10036
    (646)504-6924
  • 1.-14.
    Wisconsin Lutheran High School
    Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's 2018 graduates averaged more than $38,000 per student in scholarships to some of the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Martin Luther College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    (Christian)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    (414)453-4567
  • 15.-26.
    Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.
    All-Boys 
    60%-70%
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    (207)647-3322
  • 15.-26.
    Cotter Schools
    Cotter Schools Photo - Cotter family spirit; Fall, Spring, and Winter sports offered for boys and girls including football, soccer, cross country running, golf, tennis, swimming, and volleyball.
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12 | 7-12 (day)
    1115 West Broadway Street
    Winona, MN 55987
    (507)453-5113
  • 15.-26.
    Darrow School
    Darrow School Photo - Boarding school doesn't have to be "school away from home" - it can be a second home. We cultivate a strong sense of place, and you'll find students relaxing and working in many different areas on campus. Students live, work, and study at Darrow, all the while learning to be stewards of their own space.
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    110 Darrow Road
    New Lebanon, NY 12125
    (518)794-6006
  • 15.-26.
    Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo
    (7)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    P.O. Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    (207)966-5225
  • 15.-26.
    Hillcrest Academy
    Hillcrest Academy Photo - Graduation is a capstone event with a century-old tradition of singing the class song on the front steps as a final launching point for the Senior class.
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    610 Hillcrest Dr.
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (218)739-3371
  • 15.-26.
    Idyllwild Arts Academy
    Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - The Visual Arts at Idyllwild Arts Academy encompasses many things. Our students ground their work in Drawing and Painting, but also explore Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking, Graphic Design and Photography.
    (15)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    52500 Temecula Road
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951)468-7223
  • 15.-26.
    New York Military Academy
    New York Military Academy Photo
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    78 Academy Avenue
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)534-3710
  • 15.-26.
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Campus
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    (248)431-1697
  • 15.-26.
    St. Francis High School
    St. Francis High School Photo - Library/Media Center
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    4129 Lake Shore Road
    Hamburg, NY 14075
    (716)627-1200
  • 15.-26.
    Scattergood Friends School
    Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.
    (Quaker)
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1951 Delta Avenue
    West Branch, IA 52358
    (319)519-1856
  • 15.-26.
    Springdale Preparatory School
    Springdale Preparatory School Photo - "Old Main" (built 1849)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 5-12, PG
    500 Main Street
    New Windsor, MD 21776
    (855)405-8600
  • 15.-26.
    Wayland Academy
    Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland offers small classes, and the faculty have the opportunity to know and understand each student's goals and dreams.
    (3)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    (800)860-7725
  • 27.-51.
    Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Our athletics program stresses competitive team play, physical fitness and good sportsmanship. Athletes have represented Annie Wright at the state level in basketball, volleyball, tennis, cross-country, track and golf. In addition to our athletics program, students are given the time, space and flexibility to pursue outside athletic passions.
    (4)
    50%-60%
    Grades: 9-12
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)284-8600
  • 27.-51.
    CATS Academy Boston
    CATS Academy Boston Photo
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    2001 Washington Street
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (857)400-9700
  • 27.-51.
    Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Our signature travel program take our girls all over the world!
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
  • 27.-51.
    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)
    (4)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
  • 27.-51.
    Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - The STEM quad at Dunn, housing the math classrooms, tinker space, makers lab and more.
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (800)287-9197
  • 27.-51.
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - Emma Willard's historic castle is a beautiful backdrop for traveling to and from classes.
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    (518)833-1320
  • 27.-51.
    The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo
    All-Girls 
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-4200
  • 27.-51.
    George School
    George School Photo - Steven's Chemistry class
    (Society of Friends)
    (3)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
    Newtown, PA 18940
    (215)579-6547
  • 27.-51.
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    (814)684-3000
  • 27.-51.
    The Linsly School
    The Linsly School Photo - The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspires lifelong learning, develops future leaders, and emphasizes character development.
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
    60 Knox Lane
    Wheeling, WV 26003
    (304)233-1436
  • 27.-51.
    The MacDuffie School
    The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
    50%-60%

    Grades: 6-12
    66 School Street
    Granby, MA 01033
    (413)255-0000
  • 27.-51.
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
    (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1000 Green St.
    Atchison, KS 66002
    (913)367-5482
  • 27.-51.
    Miss Hall's School
    Miss Hall's School Photo - The Athletic Department at Miss Hall's instills in student-athletes the values of fitness, teamwork, and competition while inspiring each girl to master physical skills, envision her potential, strive to attain goals, build confidence, and experience the power of community pride.
    All-Girls 
    (3)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    492 Holmes Road, PO Box 1166
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    (413)499-1300
  • 27.-51.
    North Cedar Academy
    North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Port Arthur Road
    Ladysmith, WI 54848
    (715)532-0201
  • 27.-51.
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy cadet officers stand at attention during a parade on Maginnis Field.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    (800)462-2338
  • 27.-51.
    Roanoke Catholic School
    Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Students at weekly mass in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, located on campus.
    (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    621 N Jefferson St
    Roanoke, VA 24016
    (540)982-3532
  • 27.-51.
    St. Andrew's School, DE
    St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - English Class
    (Episcopal)
    (12)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    350 Noxontown Road
    Middletown, DE 19709
    (302)285-4231
  • 27.-51.
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - Boarding means 24/7 immersion in our community, which creates additional opportunities to develop independence, resilience, and self-motivation, providing the best preparation for the demands of college.
    (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-9330
  • 27.-51.
    St. Margaret's School
    St. Margaret's School Photo - BELIEVE GREAT THINGS LIE AHEAD FOR YOU. * Life on the river is good. * Boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, sailing, swimming, relaxing friends on the beach * Shopping, eating out, attending socials with other schools, visiting museums and other cultural events, are all part of the SMS experience.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    (804)443-3357
  • 27.-51.
    Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Boarding students are provided with a single or double occupancy room. Students are grouped by gender and grade level. A designated Tilton School faculty member is on duty in every dormitory each night and again throughout the weekend.
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603)286-1733
  • 27.-51.
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Make yourself at home at Trinity-Pawling. And then leap out of your comfort zone. As a brotherhood, we're a caring community that will push you to be nothing short of extraordinary.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845)855-4825
  • 27.-51.
    The Webb School
    The Webb School Photo
    (10)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    319 Webb Road East
    Bell Buckle, TN 37020
    (931)389-6003
  • 27.-51.
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo
    (8)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    (410)658-9279
  • 27.-51.
    Westover School
    Westover School Photo - Life in the Dorms
    All-Girls 
    (12)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1237 Whittemore Rd., P.O. Box 847
    Middlebury, CT 06762
    (203)577-4521
  • 27.-51.
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Athletics at Wyoming Seminary are competitive. Sem offers several choices to student-athletes every season, and over 75% of Sem students participate in our athletic programs.
    (United Methodist)
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 North Sprague Ave.
    Kingston, PA 18704
    (570)270-2160
  • 52.-117.
    American Hebrew Academy
    American Hebrew Academy Photo - The International Jewish College Prep Boarding School
    (Jewish)
    (6)
    40%-50%
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    4334 Hobbs Road
    Greensboro, NC 27410
    (336)217-7070
  • 52.-117.
    American University Preparatory School
    American University Preparatory School Photo - AUP prepares students to be proficient in technological skills needed for the 21st century by requiring them to take Digital Media Arts and Computer Science courses. Our academic curriculum promotes digital fluency in and out of the classroom. Students build a digital portfolio with 2D/3D projects, video productions, computer generated animation artworks, and website/software designs.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    345 South Figueroa Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    (213)400-4585
  • 52.-117.
    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
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    (819)566-0238
  • 52.-117.
    Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (7)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (908)362-6121
  • 52.-117.
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Out technology includes three computer Mac labs that also run Windows, a laser cutter, a three-D printer and much more.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434)985-2811
  • 52.-117.
    The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - Collegiate-quality musicals and plays every semester.
    (Christian)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    (903)894-5000
  • 52.-117.
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Graduation 2017 - 66 girls celebrate the way generations of SEM graduates have.
    All-Girls 
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
  • 52.-117.
    Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury's student to teacher ratio is 11:1. The curriculum is extensive.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
  • 52.-117.
    Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - With 42 faculty with advanced degrees and a 6:1 student:teacher ratio, CA believes in small classrooms with expert teachers who empower students to take control of their learning.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203)439-7250
  • 52.-117.
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • 52.-117.
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School
    Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 165 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    500 Holden Way
    Carbondale, CO 81623
    (970)963-2562
  • 52.-117.
    Culver Academies
    Culver Academies Photo - The Culver Girls Academy (CGA) Crest is a treasured symbol and is proudly worn on the blazers to symbolize a strong school with separate traditions for young women with an emphasis on citizenship and leadership preparation. The Culver Military system for young men (CMA)is a lifestyle that encourages pride in oneself, the living unit, the Corps of Cadets and Culver.
    (18)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    (574)842-7100
  • 52.-117.
    Darlington School
    Darlington School Photo - With 26 varsity and 12 junior varsity teams, Darlington's athletic program offers something for everyone. Additional options include year-round sports academies for golf, soccer and tennis and a club rowing team.
    (11)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
    Rome, GA 30161
    (706)235-6051
  • 52.-117.
    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.
    (17)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 5-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    20950 SW Rock Creek Road
    Sheridan, OR 97378
    (503)843-3521
  • 52.-117.
    Fork Union Military Academy
    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.
    All-Boys  (Baptist)
    (6)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    (800)462-3862
  • 52.-117.
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley has gorgeous adobe residence halls where groups of 16-20 students live with a houseparent. It's your home away from home.
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
  • 52.-117.
    Fryeburg Academy
    Fryeburg Academy Photo
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    745 Main Street
    Fryeburg, ME 04037
    (207)935-2013
  • 52.-117.
    Gould Academy
    Gould Academy Photo - From mountain biking and lacrosse, to soccer and skateboarding, to equestrian and basketball. We offer a very diverse selection of competitive sports so that each student may discover or continue to develop their passion.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 860
    Bethel, ME 04217
    (207)824-7777
  • 52.-117.
    Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (17)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-7510
  • 52.-117.
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Photo - Students are able to work in the Energy Lab pursuing independent projects. Partnerships with such institutions as Stanford, Cornell, Keck Observatory, and NASA give students exposure and access to real world science and a strategic advantage when applying to universities. Projects include brain research, genetics, astronomy, and geology.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
  • 52.-117.
    Hill School
    Hill School Photo - Boarding students reside on campus in one of six dormitory complexes. Faculty members and their families live in apartments in each dorm.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    (610)326-1000
  • 52.-117.
    Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - Athletics aren't just about wins and losses-they're about testing your limits. Our three-season sports philosophy is counter-cultural: instead of encouraging specialization, we honor participation and effort in everything we do. We cultivate grit and persistence. We find joy in the playing.
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 1879
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603)536-1747
  • 52.-117.
    Hyde School - Bath, ME
    Hyde School - Bath, ME Photo - Located in the quaint and historic shipbuilding city of Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River, the 145-acre Hyde-Bath School campus was founded in 1966. Year-round, students and faculty enjoy miles of wooded running, bicycling, and cross-country skiing trails that extend beyond the campus.
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    616 High Street
    Bath, ME 04530
    (207)443-7101
  • 52.-117.
    Kent School
    Kent School Photo - Kent's newly renovated art studios offer ample space to explore your creativity.
    (Episcopal)
    (25)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 2006
    Kent, CT 06757
    (860)927-6111
  • 52.-117.
    Kents Hill School
    Kents Hill School Photo - Is the stage calling your name? The Bodman Performing Arts Center is the place to be for Drama, Chamber Orchestra, Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and our Morning Meetings every Monday and Friday.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
    Kents Hill, ME 04349
    (207)685-1606
  • 52.-117.
    The Kiski School
    The Kiski School Photo - The Swank Student Center
    All-Boys 
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1888 Brett Lane
    Saltsburg, PA 15681
    (724)639-8035
  • 52.-117.
    McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - At McCallie, we feel it is important to grow the whole boy. Our expert coaches and trainers utilize our state of the art facilities to help our young men be the best they can be physically.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800)234-2163
  • 52.-117.
    Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy Photo - Working on a project in the Robotics Lab
    (20)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    300 East Seminary Street
    Mercersburg, PA 17236
    (717)328-6173
  • 52.-117.
    Midland School
    Midland School Photo - Marine Biology class exploring tide pools on the Gaviota coast.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    PO Box 8
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805)688-5114
  • 52.-117.
    Missouri Military Academy
    Missouri Military Academy Photo - Academics are high priority at MMA, with college acceptance and success as the goal for students. Students thrive here thanks to individual attention from faculty and small class sizes. Many advanced courses, including dual credit and Advanced Placement, are available. Our faculty come from around the world, and more than 75 percent of them have a graduate degree.
    All-Boys 
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573)581-1776
  • 52.-117.
    Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    (402)238-1457
  • 52.-117.
    New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - A variety of hands-on science classes offered state-of-the-art math and science facility.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603)677-3401
  • 52.-117.
    North Country School
    North Country School Photo - Through a variety or teaching methods, hands-on projects, and innovative uses of technology, North Country School students acquire critical academic skills in the humanities, math, sciences and the arts. NCS has high expectations for students, and the school also recognizes that all children learn differently. Each child is challenged according to his or her ability.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 4-9
    4382 Cascade Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-9329
  • 52.-117.
    Northwood School
    Northwood School Photo - Northwood School is set on an 88 acre campus, walking distance from the village of Lake Placid, NY and based in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    92 Northwood Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-3382
  • 52.-117.
    Oak Grove School
    Oak Grove School Photo - Balanced with academics, the fine and performing arts, travel, and a focus on self knowledge, sports play a key role in the life of the school.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    220 West Lomita
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-8236
  • 52.-117.
    Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo
    (Quaker)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    (845)462-4200
  • 52.-117.
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
  • 52.-117.
    Olney Friends School
    Olney Friends School Photo - Each Wednesday, students take part in a dedicated three-hour art block with advanced art electives offered throughout the week. Recently, Olney has offered Murals, Digital Video, Impressionistic Art, Scaling and Scenery, Theater, Guitar, Native Art, Woodworking and Box Making courses.
    (Society of Friends)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    61830 Sandy Ridge Road
    Barnesville, OH 43713
    (740)425-3655
  • 52.-117.
    The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Each spring, nationally-respected artists travel to The Orme School, as is tradition since 1969, and lead week-long workshops in the creative arts for all students. Workshops may include painting, drawing, stained glass, photography, poetry, creative writing, ceramics, glass blowing, metal arts, sculpture, dance, drama, songwriting, and world music.
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
  • 52.-117.
    Peddie School
    Peddie School Photo - On the stage and in studio classrooms and rehearsal halls, promising young artists learn to tap into their imaginations, to problem-solve, and to communicate in new ways.
    (13)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 South Main Street
    Hightstown, NJ 08520
    (609)944-7501
  • 52.-117.
    Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Music
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    (215)679-9511
  • 52.-117.
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - Founded in 1946, The Phelps School is dedicated to the personalized education for the boy who seeks success academically, personally and socially. Our first obligation is to create a caring, sensitive climate which emphasizes the positive in every situation.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610)644-1754
  • 52.-117.
    Phillips Academy Andover
    Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
    (11)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    180 Main Street
    Andover, MA 01810
    (978)749-4050
  • 52.-117.
    Phillips Exeter Academy
    Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Every classroom at Exeter has a Harkness table, which seats a teacher and 12 students, placing students at the center of the learning process.
    (17)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    20 Main Street
    Exeter, NH 03833
    (603)777-3437
  • 52.-117.
    Pomfret School
    Pomfret School Photo
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)963-6120
  • 52.-117.
    The Putney School
    The Putney School Photo - The Putney School is located on a working dairy farm. We value the dignity and relevance of physical work, which shows through our Work Program. Students carry out daily chores, collaborate in teams, learn skills, and sometimes lead crews various areas: Barn, Kitchen, Land-Use, Dining & Maintenance.
    (13)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    418 Houghton Brook Road
    Putney, VT 05346
    (802)387-6219
  • 52.-117.
    St. Andrew's School
    St. Andrew's School Photo - Margot's House
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    63 Federal Road
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401)246-1230
  • 52.-117.
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
    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 House Cup Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
    (Episcopal)
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    290 Quintard Rd.
    Sewanee, TN 37375
    (931)598-5651
  • 52.-117.
    St. Paul's School
    St. Paul's School Photo - SPS 1
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    325 Pleasant Street
    Concord, NH 03301
    (603)229-4700
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