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 (2019-20).
  • 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 (2019-20)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School % Students on Aid Grades Location
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - April 2019 Retreat
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    >70%
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    (860)822-6279
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    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.-15.Rank: #1-15
    Interlochen Arts Academy
    Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - View of Kresge Auditorium from Green Lake
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    4000 M 137 Hwy
    Interlochen, MI 49643
    (231)640-9353
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    Maharishi School
    Maharishi School Photo - Solar panels help power school as part of our Sustainable Living component. In addition, students participate in a full Seed to Plate program, with a 4100 square foot greenhouse for growing organic vegetables, an edible schoolyard with apple and pear trees and strawberries, and a full professional kitchen that can accommodate 30 students at a time in Culinary Arts Class.
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    (641)472-9400
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    Massanutten Military Academy
    Massanutten Military Academy Photo - At Massanutten Military Academy, our holistic approach to education guides students to excel academically and grow as well-rounded adults. Our co-ed, college prep program focuses on character development, leadership, and service to help your student realize success. We believe in experiential learning promoting a STEM program, 100% college acceptances and 100% participation in athletics. Your child's success can begin today.
    (5)
    >70%

    Grades: 5-12, PG
    614 South Main Street
    Woodstock, VA 22664
    (540)459-2167
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    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.-15.Rank: #1-15
    North Cedar Academy
    North Cedar Academy Photo - Quiet, 96 acre campus just steps from city amenities.
    (1)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Port Arthur Road
    Ladysmith, WI 54848
    (715)532-0201
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    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.-15.Rank: #1-15
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
    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.
    (Presbyterian)
    (1)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    339 Nacoochee Drive
    Rabun Gap, GA 30568
    (706)746-7720
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    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.-15.Rank: #1-15
    St. Bernard Preparatory School
    St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - The Abbey church is located at the center of campus. The location of the church is no accident, as the rich Benedictine tradition, which spans 1500 years, is central to all facets of the St. Bernard experience.
    (Catholic)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12
    1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
    Cullman, AL 35055
    (256)255-5890
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    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.-15.Rank: #1-15
    Tallulah Falls School
    Tallulah Falls School Photo - So much of a student's success in school can be related to their peers. Our students come from all walks of life with the common goal of reaching their highest potential personally and academically. As a community, they encourage each other to greater success.
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
    201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
    Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
    (706)754-0400
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    THINK Global School
    THINK Global School Photo - You'll be exposed to a wide array of truly unique customs, like this elephant blessing in Hampi, India.
    >70%

    Grades: 10-12
    1460 Broadway Street #7032
    New York, NY 10036
    (646)504-6924
  • 1.-15.Rank: #1-15
    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)
    (2)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    (414)453-4567
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    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
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    Darrow School
    Darrow School Photo - The athletic program emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and the development of specific skills. All students participate in each of the three seasons. Interscholastic teams compete in soccer, cross-country, basketball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and Ultimate Frisbee.
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    110 Darrow Road
    New Lebanon, NY 12125
    (518)794-6006
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo - Albert Le Page Fitness Center and The Sommer Family Squash Courts
    (8)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    339 Paris Road PO Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    (207)966-5225
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    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.
    (2)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    610 Hillcrest Dr.
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (218)739-3371
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    Idyllwild Arts Academy
    Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to 310 students from 35 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
    (15)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    52500 Temecula Road
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951)468-7223
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    Marianapolis Preparatory School
    Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo - St. Albert's dormitory
    (Catholic)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    26 Chase Road
    Thompson, CT 06277
    (860)923-9245
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    New York Military Academy
    New York Military Academy Photo
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 8-12
    78 Academy Avenue
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
    (845)534-3710
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    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)683-0517
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    St. Francis High School
    St. Francis High School Photo - Friars' Hall
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    4129 Lake Shore Road
    Hamburg, NY 14075
    (716)627-1200
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    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
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    Spring Street International School
    Spring Street International School Photo - A Spring Street education is about building relationships that inspire effort and achieve mastery.
    (1)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    505 Spring Street
    Friday Harbor, WA 98250
    (360)378-6393
  • 16.-27.Rank: #16-27
    Wayland Academy
    Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
    (4)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    (800)860-7725
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, overlooking the Puget Sound. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
    (4)
    50%-60%
    Grades: 9-12
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)284-8600
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury's student to teacher ratio is 11:1. The curriculum is extensive.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    CATS Academy Boston
    CATS Academy Boston Photo
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    2001 Washington Street
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (857)400-9700
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (434)432-5516
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    George School
    George School Photo - Main Hall
    (Society of Friends)
    (6)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
    Newtown, PA 18940
    (215)579-6547
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Linden Hall School
    Linden Hall School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    212 East Main Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
    (717)626-8512
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    The MacDuffie School
    The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
    50%-60%

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    66 School Street
    Granby, MA 01033
    (413)255-0000
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo - For families seeking the right college preparatory high school, MH-MA sets the standard in providing the academic environment with the level of support and structure necessary for student success. A proven approach - rooted in the Catholic faith and Midwestern values - of academic advancement and personal development that challenges and inspires each individual student.
    (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12
    1000 Green St.
    Atchison, KS 66002
    (913)367-5482
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    92 Northwood Road
    Lake Placid, NY 12946
    (518)523-3382
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    290 Quintard Rd.
    Sewanee, TN 37375
    (931)598-5651
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 689-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
    (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-9330
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    St. Margaret's School
    St. Margaret's School Photo - BELIEVE IN SOMETHING GREATER. * What kind of person will you be? Honest? Trustworthy? Responsible? * Our honor code inspires a culture of honesty and promotes trust in one another. * We have confidence that you will do the right thing, even when no one is watching. * We believe in you.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (6)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    (804)443-3357
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Saint Stanislaus High School
    Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    (228)467-9057
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Beyond the academic requirement in art, all Tilton students have opportunities to gain significant experience in creative and cultural arts.
    (1)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603)286-1733
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - We teach our art classes in a step-by-step manner-how to match pitch, to throw a pot, to draw a line. Even if you think you're not artistic, you'll build on these skills over time so you can develop your own creativity and awaken the artist in you.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845)855-4825
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    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
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo
    (8)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    (410)658-9279
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Westtown School
    Westtown School Photo - Main building
    (Society of Friends)
    (44)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    975 Westtown Rd
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610)399-7900
  • 28.-52.Rank: #28-52
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Sem offers an exciting range and long list of clubs, activities and leadership opportunities. Often student-initiated, these groups provide experiences not found in the classroom or on the playing fields.
    (United Methodist)
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 North Sprague Ave.
    Kingston, PA 18704
    (570)270-2160
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    American University Preparatory School
    American University Preparatory School Photo - Los Angeles is one of the world's largest business and cultural centers. At AUP, students are challenged to become active citizens and reflect on their responsibility in the urban landscape.
    40%-50%
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    345 South Figueroa Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    (213)400-4585
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    (908)362-6121
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434)985-2811
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.
    (Christian)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    (903)894-5000
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our one-to-one tablet computer program gives each girl instant access to a wealth of information.
    All-Girls 
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - Bowden Hall, completed in 1796, is the oldest schoolhouse in continuous use in the state of Connecticut
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203)439-7250
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    500 Holden Way
    Carbondale, CO 81623
    (970)963-2562
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Darlington School
    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.
    (11)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
    Rome, GA 30161
    (706)235-6051
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - Emma Girls share a laugh in one of our historic dormitories.
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    (518)833-1320
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School from the sky. Drone photo taken by Max Seigal FVS '06.
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Fryeburg Academy
    Fryeburg Academy Photo
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    745 Main Street
    Fryeburg, ME 04037
    (207)935-2013
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Garrison Forest School
    Garrison Forest School Photo - View of Shriver Hall, which houses the health suite and dorm rooms for boarders.
    All-Girls 
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    300 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410)559-3111
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Gould Academy
    Gould Academy Photo - Gould Academy offers the only Ski Patrol Program recognized by the National Ski Patrol. Once our students earn their 'jackets,' they are certified to work for the National Ski Patrol at any mountain in the U.S.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 860
    Bethel, ME 04217
    (207)824-7777
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    (814)684-3000
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (19)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-7510
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Photo - The HPA football team plays schools on island and across the state.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Hill School
    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.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    (610)326-1000
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - Our alumni consistently tell us that our student run Job Program was formative for their future success, noting proudly that they were supervisors, event planners, and project managers before they even graduated high school.
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 1879
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603)536-1747
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Kents Hill School
    Kents Hill School Photo - Athletes enjoy the on-campus O'Connor Alpine Training Center for alpine racers and riders. Everyone enjoys it on Saturday nights!
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
    Kents Hill, ME 04349
    (207)685-1606
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - Through coordinate activities with our sister school GPS, our students interact with young women on a daily basis.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800)234-2163
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy Photo - Mercersburg Academy's campus as seen from atop the Irvine Memorial Chapel
    (20)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    300 East Seminary Street
    Mercersburg, PA 17236
    (717)328-6173
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Midland School
    Midland School Photo - Midland's 10-acre certified organic garden. It currently provides 80% of the produce that our community consumes in the dining hall.
    (4)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    PO Box 8
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (805)688-5114
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Miller School of Albemarle
    Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Samuel Miller Loop
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    (434)823-4805
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Missouri Military Academy
    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.
    All-Boys 
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573)581-1776
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo - Mount Michael Benedictine School
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    (402)238-1457
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - Athletics that prepare student-athletes for college.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603)677-3401
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Oak Grove School
    Oak Grove School Photo - Each year, seniors take a one-month trip to India, participating in Oak Grove's sister schools. Out students learn about themselves and their world, in part by being of service.
    (1)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    220 West Lomita
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-8236
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo - Art with Friends
    (Quaker)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    (845)462-4200
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - Our renowned equestrian program takes learning out of the classroom and into the barn.
    All-Girls 
    (11)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    (410)472-4800
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Olney Friends School
    Olney Friends School Photo - The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
    (Society of Friends)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    61830 Sandy Ridge Road
    Barnesville, OH 43713
    (740)425-3655
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Sustainability is not a catch phrase here at Orme. It is a commitment that is woven into your daily life, from Sustainability Classes to your meals.
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928)632-7601
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Peddie School
    Peddie School Photo - The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Science Center
    (13)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 South Main Street
    Hightstown, NJ 08520
    (609)944-7501
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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.
    (14)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    180 Main Street
    Andover, MA 01810
    (978)749-4050
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Phillips Exeter Academy
    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.
    (22)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    20 Main Street
    Exeter, NH 03833
    (603)777-3437
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Pomfret School
    Pomfret School Photo
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)963-6120
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    Ross School
    Ross School Photo
    40%-50%

    Grades: 6-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    18 Goodfriend Drive
    East Hampton, NY 11937
    (631)907-5400
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    St. Andrew's School, DE
    St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - Founders Hall
    (Episcopal)
    (13)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    350 Noxontown Road
    Middletown, DE 19709
    (302)285-4231
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    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
  • 53.-115.Rank: #53-115
    St. Thomas More School
    St. Thomas More School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    45 Cottage Road
    Oakdale, CT 06370
    (860)823-3861
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