Highest Percentage of Students on Financial Aid

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  • Among "Schools with 400+ Students", 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)

Among Schools with 400+ Students (out of 85 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School % Students on Aid Grades Location
  • 1.-4.
    New Mexico Military Institute
    New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Follow the daily life of our cadets at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NewMexicoMilitary
    (7)
    >70%
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 West College Blvd
    Roswell, NM 88201
    800-421-5376
  • 1.-4.
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
    Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo - Discover how Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students Lead the Way.
    (Presbyterian)
    (1)
    >70%

    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    339 Nacoochee Drive
    Rabun Gap, GA 30568
    706-746-7720
  • 1.-4.
    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.-4.
    Wisconsin Lutheran High School
    (Christian)
    >70%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    330 N. Glenview Avenue
    Milwaukee , WI 53213
    4144534567
  • 5.-6.
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Holidays
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    60%-70%
    Grades: 9-12
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    2484311697
  • 5.-6.
    St. Francis High School * Located Near Buffalo, NY*
    St. Francis High School * Located Near Buffalo, NY* Photo - Polian Family Field
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    60%-70%

    Grades: 9-12
    4129 Lake Shore Road
    Hamburg, NY 14075
    716-627-1200
  • 7.-11.
    George School
    George School Photo - George School Football takes on rival ANC
    (Society of Friends)
    (2)
    50%-60%
    Grades: 9-12
    1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
    Newtown, PA 18940
    215-579-6547
  • 7.-11.
    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
  • 7.-11.
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy Parents' Day and Teacher Conferences
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    1-800-462-2338
  • 7.-11.
    Roanoke Catholic School
    Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Roanoke Catholic's campus is surrounded by the natural, beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
    (Catholic)
    50%-60%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    621 N Jefferson St
    Roanoke, VA 24016
    540-982-3532
  • 7.-11.
    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
  • 12.-28.
    Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (6)
    40%-50%
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    908-362-6121
  • 12.-28.
    The Brook Hill School
    The Brook Hill School Photo - Collegiate-quality musicals and plays every semester.
    (Christian)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    1051 N Houston
    Bullard, TX 75757
    903-894-5000
  • 12.-28.
    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.
    (16)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    574-842-7100
  • 12.-28.
    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.
    (9)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
    Rome, GA 30161
    706-235-6051
  • 12.-28.
    Fryeburg Academy
    Fryeburg Academy Photo
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    745 Main Street
    Fryeburg, ME 04037
    207-935-2013
  • 12.-28.
    Hill School
    Hill School Photo - Small classes give faculty and students the opportunity to engage in classroom discussions.
    (8)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    610-326-1000
  • 12.-28.
    Kent School
    Kent School Photo - Kent's Pre-Engineering certificate program is a unique opportunity for hands-on exploration in Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering and Computer Programming.
    (Episcopal)
    (22)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 2006
    Kent, CT 06757
    860-927-6111
  • 12.-28.
    McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - McCallie's academic programs go beyond merely mastering the necessary material. They excel at teaching students to think. McCallie does not teach courses or subjects; McCallie teaches boys.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    1-800-234-2163
  • 12.-28.
    Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy Photo - Mercersburg Academy's varsity soccer team returning from practice
    (20)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    300 East Seminary Street
    Mercersburg, PA 17236
    717-328-6173
  • 12.-28.
    Peddie School
    Peddie School Photo - In this board?ing school environment, students are prepared for the rigors and rewards of college and are inspired to strive for the highest quality of citizenship.
    (12)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 South Main Street
    Hightstown, NJ 08520
    609-944-7501
  • 12.-28.
    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.
    (9)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    180 Main Street
    Andover, MA 01810
    978-749-4050
  • 12.-28.
    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.
    (14)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    20 Main Street
    Exeter, NH 03833
    603-777-3437
  • 12.-28.
    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
  • 12.-28.
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - SSM offers a wonderful, integrated dance program with classes available in tap, ballet, modern, and choreography. Dedicated dancers can audition for Arch Dance Company - a group that dances for two periods each day, working with guest directors and choreographers and performing in numerous venues.
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    507-333-1618
  • 12.-28.
    Totino-Grace High School
    Totino-Grace High School Photo
    (Catholic)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12
    1350 Gardena Avenue NE
    Fridley, MN 55432
    763-586-6316
  • 12.-28.
    The Williston Northampton School
    The Williston Northampton School Photo - Founded in 1841, Williston is a student-centered, coeducational institution with an Upper School of boarding and day students from 25 states and 27 countries. Williston is a school shaped by its location in the Pioneer Valley, a remarkable area of education, culture, history, and nature in Western Massachusetts.
    (17)
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    19 Payson Avenue
    Easthampton, MA 01027
    (413) 529-3241
  • 12.-28.
    Worcester Academy
    Worcester Academy Photo - Our hilltop campus is located in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city. Rich in heritage, culture and the arts, Worcester is 45 minutes from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City,.
    40%-50%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    81 Providence Street
    Worcester, MA 01604
    508-459-5481
  • 29.-57.
    Avon Old Farms School
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - At Avon, the arts are more than paint on a canvas, pixels on a screen, notes in the air, or chords in the hand - our boys experience a journey of creative discovery through personal programs allowing them to explore their undiscovered talents.
    All-Boys 
    (6)
    30%-40%
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    800-464-2866
  • 29.-57.
    Baylor School
    Baylor School Photo - The Katherine and Harrison Weeks Science building's central location on our campus is a visible statement about the importance of science and technology at Baylor School. Completed in 1999, the 41,000 squre-foot $6.5 million building provides state-of-the-art technology with 100 computers, 14 laboratories, computer classrooms and an interactive SMART Board.
    (2)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    171 Baylor School Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
    423-267-5902
  • 29.-57.
    Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively thoughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 6-12
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    314-692-6640
  • 29.-57.
    Choate Rosemary Hall
    Choate Rosemary Hall Photo - An array of musical options exists at Choate. We're the only prep school among our peers to have a symphony orchestra in residence. We have a variety of music courses, private instrumental and vocal lessons, and six music ensembles.
    (19)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    333 Christian Street
    Wallingford, CT 06492
    203-697-2239
  • 29.-57.
    Cranbrook Schools
    Cranbrook Schools Photo
    (9)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
    2486453610
  • 29.-57.
    Deerfield Academy
    Deerfield Academy Photo
    (6)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    7 Boyden Lane
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-1400
  • 29.-57.
    Episcopal High School
    Episcopal High School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (12)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    1200 N. Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    877-933-4347
  • 29.-57.
    The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
    The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo
    (8)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    1 Elm Street
    Byfield, MA 01922
    978-499-3120
  • 29.-57.
    The Hotchkiss School
    The Hotchkiss School Photo - Athletics
    (9)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    11 Interlaken Road
    Lakeville, CT 06039
    860-435-3102
  • 29.-57.
    The Hun School of Princeton
    The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Inspiring involvement and a balanced approach to life.
    (1)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    176 Edgerstoune Road
    Princeton, NJ 08540
    609-921-7600
  • 29.-57.
    Lake Forest Academy
    Lake Forest Academy Photo - LFA offers 27 sports during the three athletic seasons in addition to PE options such as yoga, bowling, dance, and fitness.
    (2)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1500 West Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    847-615-3267
  • 29.-57.
    Lawrenceville School
    Lawrenceville School Photo - The Lawrenceville School: Campus Overview (Note Solar Farm at top of photo, which provides more than 90 percent of the campus' electrical needs)
    (5)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    2500 Main Street
    Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
    8007352030
  • 29.-57.
    Loomis Chaffee
    Loomis Chaffee Photo - Passion for the arts is palpable on the Loomis campus. The resulting culture is vibrant, creative, and infused with an energy that envelops our artists and community members alike.
    (17)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    Office of Admission
    Windsor, CT 06095
    860-687-6400
  • 29.-57.
    Middlesex School
    Middlesex School Photo - Plaque Carving
    (24)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    1400 Lowell Road
    Concord, MA 01742
    978-371-6524
  • 29.-57.
    Milton Academy
    Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston’s museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 125-acre New England campus—with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
    (7)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
    170 Centre Street
    Milton, MA 02186
    617-898-2227
  • 29.-57.
    Montverde Academy
    Montverde Academy Photo - The Academy educates over 1,000 students from 13 states across America and 48 countries. Our 125-acre campus includes an athletic complex featuring a 400-meter running track, soccer, baseball, softball, and football fields and four tennis courts. The media arts facility contains an an instrumental music hall, private rehearsal rooms, computer laboratory, and a television broadcast and recording studio.
    30%-40%

    Grades: 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    17235 Seventh Street
    Montverde, FL 34756
    407-469-2561
  • 29.-57.
    Northfield Mount Hermon
    Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
    (13)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    One Lamplighter Way
    Mount Hermon, MA 01354
    413-498-3227
  • 29.-57.
    The Pennington School
    (United Methodist)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    112 West Delaware Avenue
    Pennington, NJ 08534
    609-737-6128
  • 29.-57.
    St. Anne's-Belfield School
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    2132 Ivy Road
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    434-296-5106
  • 29.-57.
    San Domenico School
    San Domenico School Photo - San Domenico Stables is a Hunter / Jumper riding program. We teach riders of all abilities, from the first time on a horse to the show ring. Special focus is given throughout on safe horsemanship, responsibility, respect for the animals, and one another.
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
    1500 Butterfield Road
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
    415-258-1905
  • 29.-57.
    Sandy Spring Friends School
    Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - Diverse community
    (Quaker)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    16923 Norwood Road
    Sandy Spring, MD 20860
    301-774-7455
  • 29.-57.
    Shady Side Academy
    Shady Side Academy Photo - Rowe Hall is the Senior School's main academic building residing at the heart of its 130 acre campus which feels like a small college. The campus also includes 2 dormitories, dedicated buildings for the visual and performing arts, an extensive athletic complex and ice rink, and in 2018 the McIlroy Center for Science and Innovation.
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    423 Fox Chapel Road
    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    412-968-3180
  • 29.-57.
    Stevenson School
    Stevenson School Photo - Students create a genuine and supportive resident community and help shape the resident experience through the prefect program.
    (11)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    3152 Forest Lake Road
    Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    831-625-8309
  • 29.-57.
    Suffield Academy
    Suffield Academy Photo - Suffield's athletic team are consistently among the finest of any New England prep schools. There are offerings in over 40 sports and teams for players of all abilities.
    (11)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    Suffield Academy
    Suffield, CT 06078
    860-386-4440
  • 29.-57.
    Tabor Academy
    Tabor Academy Photo - Art and Design
    (7)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    66 Spring Street
    Marion, MA 02738
    508-291-8300
  • 29.-57.
    The Taft School
    The Taft School Photo - Our beautiful campus features facilities that rival those of many small colleges, including a library with 55,000 print volumes; a 45,000 square foot science and mathematics building; two theaters; two ice hockey rinks; and an 18-hole golf course.
    (1)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    110 Woodbury Road
    Watertown, CT 06795
    860-945-7700
  • 29.-57.
    Trinity College School
    Trinity College School Photo
    (Anglican)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
    55 Deblaquire St N.
    Port Hope, Canada L1A4K
    19058853217
  • 29.-57.
    The Webb Schools
    The Webb Schools Photo - Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, our campus setting provides easy access to hiking, snorkeling, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures.
    (29)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 9-12
    1175 West Baseline Road
    Claremont, CA 91711
    909-482-5214
  • 29.-57.
    Wilbraham & Monson Academy
    Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo - Aerial view of the WMA campus
    (11)
    30%-40%

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    423 Main Street
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
    413-596-9107
  • 58.-85.
    Ashbury College
    (4)
    <30%
    Grades: 9-12 | 4-12 (day)
    362 Mariposa Avenue
    Ottawa, Canada K1M0T3
    613-749-9630
  • 58.-85.
    The Athenian School
    The Athenian School Photo - Athenian students
    (1)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
    Danville, CA 94506
    9253627223
  • 58.-85.
    Berkshire School
    Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. Advanced Math/ScienceResearch, Advanced Humanities Research, Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize, a range of arts offerings, and championship athletics on a stunning 400-acre campus in the Berkshires.
    (12)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    413-229-1003
  • 58.-85.
    The Bolles School
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    7400 San Jose Blvd.
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    9042565030
  • 58.-85.
    Brentwood College School
    Brentwood College School Photo - Since 1923, Brentwood has developed a remarkable athletic history that includes championship banners at the regional, provincial and national level and 24 alumni Olympians. While the end results have been impressive, it is the journey that students remember and cherish the most. Today, we continue to develop student athletes with the goal of supporting the school's vision, mission, and values.
    (1)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    2735 Mt. Baker Road
    Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
    1-250-743-5521
  • 58.-85.
    Dana Hall School
    Dana Hall School Photo - Whether riding is the center of your life or a sport you've always wanted to pursue, at Dana Hall you can take the reins yourself.
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    45 Dana Road
    Wellesley, MA 02482
    781-489-1331
  • 58.-85.
    Fay School
    Fay School Photo - Fay School is an independent, co-educational school 25 miles from Boston serving students in Pre-K through grade 9, with boarding available for grades 7-9. Our school is a place of discovery, challenge, collaboration, and growth - a closely-knit learning community where our skillful, dedicated faculty inspires students to achieve excellence in all pursuits.
    <30%

    Grades: 7-9 | K-9 (day)
    48 Main Street
    Southborough, MA 01772
    5084908201
  • 58.-85.
    Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
    Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    440 St. Katherine Dr.
    La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
    626-685-8521
  • 58.-85.
    Foxcroft Academy
    Foxcroft Academy Photo - Residential Life is a big part for boarding students at Foxcroft Academy. Come enjoy the clean, crisp New England air as you participate in a robust Residential Life program designed to enrich your experience with us - whitewater rafting, theme parks, shopping, hiking in National parks, theater performances and many others.
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    975 West Main Street
    Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
    207-564-8664
  • 58.-85.
    Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - School spirit and camaraderie create lasting memories and life-long friendships.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (3)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    10900 Rockville Pike
    North Bethesda, MD 20852
    301-214-1215
  • 58.-85.
    The Hockaday School
    The Hockaday School Photo
    All-Girls 
    <30%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    11600 Welch Road
    Dallas, TX 75229
    214-360-6526
  • 58.-85.
    The King's Academy
    The King's Academy Photo - Make friends with students from all over the world.
    (Christian)
    (3)
    <30%

    Grades: 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    202 Smothers Road
    Seymour, TN 37865
    865-573-8321
  • 58.-85.
    Landmark School
    Landmark School Photo - Boys Baseball at Landmark
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12 | 2-12 (day)
    P.O. Box 227
    Prides Crossing, MA 01965
    978-236-3000
  • 58.-85.
    Macleans College
    Macleans College Photo - Macleans College is located in a beautiful, seaside setting
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    2 Macleans roadBuck lands beach
    Auckland, New Zealand 2014
    4802730654
  • 58.-85.
    Maine Central Institute
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    295 Main Street
    Pittsfield, ME 04967
    207-487-2282
  • 58.-85.
    The Masters School
    The Masters School Photo - The Masters School was founded in 1877.
    (8)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    49 Clinton Avenue
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
    914-479-6420
  • 58.-85.
    Monte Vista Christian School
    Monte Vista Christian School Photo - Football in Mustang Stadium
    (1)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    2 School Way
    Watsonville, CA 95076
    831-768-6137
  • 58.-85.
    North Cross School
    <30%

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
     4254 Colonial Avenue
    Roanoke, VA 24018
    5409896641
  • 58.-85.
    The Northwest School
    The Northwest School Photo - We challenge students to both think and pursue possibilities as if they were working scientists. Through open-ended lab work, our students discover multiple ways to explore and test concepts, and, most importantly, learn how to frame relevant and productive questions.
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    1415 Summit Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98122
    206-682-7309
  • 58.-85.
    Oregon Episcopal School
    Oregon Episcopal School Photo - The boarding program (grades 9-12) at OES allows students from around the world to study in an atmosphere of academic excellence while experiencing exciting outdoor pursuits in the Pacific Northwest and enjoying the vibrant cultural scene of Portland, Oregon. Students work together to create a community conducive to learning and personal growth.
    (Episcopal)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    6300 SW Nicol Road
    Portland, OR 97223
    503-768-3115
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    Ridley College
    Ridley College Photo - Experience Canada! As part of our Duke of Edinburgh program, students can go dogsledding up North, ride horses in Pennsylvania and canoe in Algonquin park! Camp out under the clear starry skies and cook food by the fire.
    (4)
    <30%

    Grades: 5-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    2 Ridley Road
    St Catharines, Canada l2r 7c3
    905-684-1889
  • 58.-85.
    Saint Andrew's School
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    3900 Jog Road
    Boca Raton, FL 33434
    561-210-2020
  • 58.-85.
    St. Johnsbury Academy
    St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - St. Johnsbury Academy is built on a history of tradition and academic excellence.
    (2)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
    St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
    802-751-2130
  • 58.-85.
    St. Michaels University School
    St. Michaels University School Photo - Students have the chance to travel over Spring Break to 8-12 destinations, and many choose to volunteer in places like Kenya and the Dominican Republic.
    <30%

    Grades: 8-12 | K-12 (day)
    3400 Richmond Road
    Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
    (250) 370-6170
  • 58.-85.
    St. Stephen's Episcopal School
    St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    <30%

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    6500 St. Stephen's Drive
    Austin, TX 78746
    512-327-1213
  • 58.-85.
    Shawnigan Lake School
    Shawnigan Lake School Photo - At Shawnigan, the journey always begins and ends with the individual. No two young people are the same, and the art of a boarding school like ours is to cultivate their unique talents while teaching them to learn together, to work together, to play together and to live together.
    (1)
    <30%

    Grades: 8-12
    1975 Renfrew Road
    Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
    250-743-6207
  • 58.-85.
    TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    TASIS The American School in Switzerland Photo - Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, our global village comprises 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the Campo Science Center, completed in 2014.
    <30%

    Grades: 6-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    Via Collina d'Oro
    Montagnola, Switzerland 6926
    41919605151
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    TMI Episcopal
    TMI Episcopal Photo - TMI`s boarding program attracts students from around the globe, bringing a unique sense of culture and community that enriches the lives of all students at TMI. Approximately 60 boarders create a positive impact by sharing and learning with their fellow classmates through intercultural celebrations, religious diversity, and student clubs. TMI`s dedicated residential life faculty and staff create a home away
    (Episcopal)
    <30%

    Grades: 9-12
    20955 West Tejas Trail
    San Antonio, TX 78257
    2106987171

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