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Largest Student Body

The average student body across the 260 ranked boarding schools is 413 (2026-27).
The boarding school with the largest student body is Iolani School, with 2,300.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools Ranked: 260
  • Top 20 Range (Largest Student Body): 910–2,300
  • National Avg.: 396

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools Ranked: 260
  • Top 20 Range (Largest Student Body): 910–2,300
  • National Avg.: 396

National Average Number of Students Per Boarding School (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-1.0%) (-4 since 2016)

Year National avg YoY Change (#) YoY Change (%)
2025 396 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.5%
2024 398 ▲ +2 ▲ +0.5%
2023 396 ▼ -10 ▼ -2.5%
2022 406 ▲ +3 ▲ +0.7%
2021 403 ▲ +8 ▲ +2.0%
2020 395 ▼ -13 ▼ -3.2%
2019 408 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.5%
2018 410 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.5%
2017 412 ▲ +12 ▲ +3.0%
2016 400 ▲ +5 ▲ +1.3%
2015 395 ▲ +3 ▲ +0.8%
2014 392 — —
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Show school map — National (# Students range: 26–2,300, avg 413)
# Students Range: 26 2,300 Avg. # Students: 413

Largest Student Body (2026-27)

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Iolani School Photo
#1Iolani School
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
2300# Students
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Milton Hershey School Photo
#2Milton Hershey School
Gr: PK-12
Non-denom. / Christian
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 647-5507
(1)
2200# Students
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North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
#3North Broward Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
(1)
2080# Students
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Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
#4Collège du Léman Sàrl
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
1800# Students
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Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
#5Columbia International College
Gr: 9-12
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
(20)
1700# Students
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Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.
#6Windermere Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
(1)
1600# Students
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The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
#7The Village School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
1400# Students
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Saint Andrew's School Photo - Our residential life students always have fun at the beach.
#8Saint Andrew's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
(3)
1382# Students
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IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
#9IMG Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
(7)
1351# Students
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Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia boasts a world-class campus at 24 acres, including Olympic-sized ice rink and swimming pool, 3 Makerspaces with 30 3D printers, 3 boarding houses, a state-of-the-art library, fitness center, soccer pitches, and many more.
#10Branksome Hall Asia
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
1200# Students
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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.
#11Phillips Academy Andover
Gr: 9-12, PG
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
(16)
1165# Students
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St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
#12St. George's School, Vancouver
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day)
All-boys
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 224-1304
(16)
1150# Students
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Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
#13Baylor School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
1120# Students
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Map of Phillips Exeter Academy
#14Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
(30)
1097# Students
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McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
#15McCallie School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
1006# Students
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St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
#16St. Michaels University School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(2)
1000# Students
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St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
#17St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
(3)
995# Students
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St. Anne's-Belfield School Photo
#18St. Anne's-Belfield School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
980# Students
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Founded in 1903, Wisconsin Lutheran High School is a prestigious, multiethnic Christian boarding and day school for grades 9-12.
#19Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12
Christian
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
(2)
938# Students
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Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
#20Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
(19)
910# Students
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Annie Wright Schools Photo - Annie Wright Schools, located in Tacoma, WA serves students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our upper schools program provides boarding for 9-12th students and a co-educational model of classroom learning
#21(T21–T22)Annie Wright Schools
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 284-8603
900# Students
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The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
#21(T21–T22)The Brook Hill School
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
Christian
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(3)
900# Students
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Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Since 1869, our mission has been to inspire intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that students realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
#23Oregon Episcopal School
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
875# Students
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#24New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
871# Students
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Ridley College Photo
#25Ridley College
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
2 Ridley Road
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
(17)
870# Students
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Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
#26Choate Rosemary Hall
Gr: 9-12, PG
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
859# Students
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Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
#27Culver Academies
Gr: 9-12
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
(21)
835# Students
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Lawrenceville School Photo - The Bowl is an iconic spot on campus and is the natural gathering place for ninth grade students, who live on either side of The Bowl
#28Lawrenceville School
Gr: 9-12, PG
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
(6)
827# Students
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Cranbrook Schools Photo
#29Cranbrook Schools
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
810# Students
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Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
#30Chaminade College Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
800# Students
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Darlington School Photo - Darlington's expansive curriculum includes unique offerings such as Robotics, which is supported by a MakerSpace.
#31Darlington School
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
(11)
797# Students
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Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
#32Admiral Farragut Academy
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
(10)
762# Students
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Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
#33(T33–T34)Ashbury College
Gr: 9-12 | 3-12 (day)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(15)
750# Students
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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.
#33(T33–T34)TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
Via Collina d'Oro
Montagnola, Switzerland 6926
41919605151
750# Students
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Loomis Chaffee Photo - Loomis` beautiful 300-acre campus is located at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers in Windsor, Connecticut. Affectionately referred to as the Island, Loomis is within walking distance of the town`s center, Amtrak train station, and other areas of interest.
#35Loomis Chaffee
Gr: 9-12, PG
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400
(30)
736# Students
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Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
#36Milton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
(8)
714# Students
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The Masters School Photo
#37The Masters School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6400
(10)
703# Students
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The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
#38(T38–T40)The Hun School of Princeton
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
(1)
700# Students
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Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Photo
#38(T38–T40)Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
1 Morris Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
700# Students
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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo
#38(T38–T40)Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
Presbyterian
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
(1)
700# Students
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San Domenico School Photo
#41San Domenico School
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1990
680# Students
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Deerfield Academy Photo
#42Deerfield Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
(14)
650# Students
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Taejon Christian International School Photo - Aladdin was a fun musical production for high school students to be a part of, and just as much fun for the whole community to watch.
#43Taejon Christian International School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
Non-denom. / Christian
77 Yongsan 2-ro, Yuseong Gu
Daejeon, South Korea 34035
82426209116
630# Students
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Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo - Campuses with lake view, Switzerland
#44(T44–T45)Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
620# Students
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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.
#44(T44–T45)Northfield Mount Hermon
Gr: 9-12, PG
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
(15)
620# Students
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Lincoln Academy Photo - Lincoln Academy's campus is large, safe, and beautiful. Located near the ocean and within a 10 minute walk of a vibrant small town, our students love living here!
#46Lincoln Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
(1)
600# Students
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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.
#47The Taft School
Gr: 9-12, PG
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700
(3)
592# Students
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Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.
#48Interlochen Arts Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
4000 J Maddy Pkwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
(2)
579# Students
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Fryeburg Academy Photo
#49(T49–T50)Fryeburg Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
(1)
578# Students
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Trinity College School Photo
#49(T49–T50)Trinity College School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
Anglican
55 Deblaquire St N.
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
(5)
578# Students
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Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
#51Brentwood College School
Gr: 8-12
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
(30)
560# Students
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Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
#52Bodwell High School
Gr: 8-12
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
(23)
550# Students
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Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
#53Garrison Forest School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
548# Students
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The Fessenden School Photo
#54The Fessenden School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day)
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
542# Students
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George School Photo
#55(T55–T57)George School
Gr: 9-12
Society of Friends
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
(9)
540# Students
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St. Paul's School Photo
#55(T55–T57)St. Paul's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
(4)
540# Students
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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.
#55(T55–T57)Shawnigan Lake School
Gr: 8-12
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V8H 2G7
(250) 743-6207
(2)
540# Students
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The 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.
#58The Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(8)
539# Students
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Kent School Photo
#59Kent School
Gr: 9-12, PG
Episcopal
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
(1)
520# Students
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Principia School Photo - Principia's supportive community is one where all levels come together to cheer on our sports teams.
#60Principia School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
Christian
13201 Clayton Rd
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 514-3188
511# Students
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Tabor Academy Photo
#61Tabor Academy
Gr: 9-12
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
510# Students
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Worcester Academy Photo - With over 180 courses, 45 honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an immersive middle school curriculum, you are sure to find a course of instruction that excites you.
#62Worcester Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
(1)
508# Students
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Stevenson School Photo - Situated between the Pacific and Silicon Valley, Stevenson is a school shaped by both its surroundings and its namesake. Like Robert Louis Stevenson - the adventurer and writer who once roamed this coast - the school embraces learning as an exploration. Here, tidepools become classrooms, cypress groves frame our campuses and students are encouraged to chart their own journeys with curiosity andcreativity.
#63Stevenson School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
(11)
507# Students
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St. Mary's School Photo
#64St. Mary's School
Gr: 6-12 | 5-12 (day)
Catholic
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
504# Students
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John Bapst Memorial High School Photo
#65(T65–T68)John Bapst Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
500# Students
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St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.
#65(T65–T68)St. Croix Academy
Gr: 6-12
Christian
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
500# Students
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St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
#65(T65–T68)St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
Episcopal
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
(1)
500# Students
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Tallulah Falls School Photo - AFFORDING TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL Each year, Tallulah Falls School awards more than $4 million in need-based financial aid to 70 percent of our student body.
#65(T65–T68)Tallulah Falls School
Gr: 7-12 | 4-12 (day)
Non-denom. / Christian
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
(2)
500# Students
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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Just a few miles from the heart of Washington, D.C., Georgetown Prep's 90-acre campus feels more like a small college than a high school.
#69Georgetown Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(4)
496# Students
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Landmark School Photo - Landmark's beautiful coastal campus just 30 miles from Boston.
#70Landmark School
Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day)
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
(2)
490# Students
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The King's Academy Photo - 65-Acres located in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains.
#71The King's Academy
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
Christian
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
(3)
483# Students
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The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School is a private Christian college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 7-12), distinguished for its academics and set apart by its mission. The 55-acre campus is located 50 miles east of New York City on Long Island's north shore and is home to 460 students from 20 countries and all over the United States.
#72The Stony Brook School
Gr: 7-12
Christian
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
480# Students
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Blair Academy Photo
#73(T73–T74)Blair Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
475# Students
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Fay School Photo - Fay School is an independent, co-educational school 25 miles from Boston serving students in kindergarten 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.
#73(T73–T74)Fay School
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
(1)
475# Students
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Episcopal High School Photo - EHS
#75Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
(12)
464# Students
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Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
#76Marshall School
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day)
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(2)
456# Students
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Dana Hall School Photo
#77Dana Hall School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(6)
453# Students
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Lake Forest Academy Photo - Lake Forest Academy's 452 students are from over 19 states and 40 countries. Our student body includes 22% international students, 43% domestic students of color, and 34% of students receive financial aid.
#78Lake Forest Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
(2)
452# Students
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Cotter Schools Photo
#79Cotter Schools
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
Catholic
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
450# Students
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The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
#80The Linsly School
Gr: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
447# Students
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#81Mercersburg Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
(20)
442# Students
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The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston has 10 dorms, five for girls and five for boys. Freshmen live in separate ninth grade dorms but all other dorms are mixed grades. Outside of the dorms, students can enjoy fires around our campus fire pits, play spikeball on one of our myriad setups, and enjoy the beauty of Western Massachusetts in an Adirondack chair.
#82The Williston Northampton School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
(18)
434# Students
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#83Western Reserve Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
431# Students
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Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Aerial view of Currey Ingram's 83-acre campus.
#84(T84–T85)Currey Ingram Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173
430# Students
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#84(T84–T85)Lyndon Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
430# Students
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Middlesex School Photo - English Class
#86Middlesex School
Gr: 9-12
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
(28)
427# Students
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Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
#87(T87–T88)Westminster School
Gr: 9-12, PG
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
(10)
425# Students
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Woodside Priory School (Priory) Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.
#87(T87–T88)Woodside Priory School (Priory)
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
Catholic
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
(2)
425# Students
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Luther College High School Photo - We have an on-campus dormitory with space for 40 boys and 40 girls. Luther College High School has an outstanding academic program and university preparation with graduates going on to post-secondary education, including: University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, Dartmouth, McGill, Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and Queen`s.
#89Luther College High School
Gr: 9-12
1500 Royal Street
Regina, Canada S4T 5A5
(306) 205-3738
(4)
420# Students
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#90Lawrence Academy
Gr: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
(1)
411# Students
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Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
#91Foxcroft Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
(2)
410# Students
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The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo - Beautiful Setting: A 456-acre campus with extensive facilities for academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts.
#92The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
Gr: 9-12
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
(8)
408# Students
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Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
#93(T93–T95)Avon Old Farms School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
(6)
405# Students
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North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy Curtis Building at 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine, U.S.A. This building houses the main office and many Upper School classrooms, Safford Center dining hall, art studio, and the Bicentennial Learning Commons.
#93(T93–T95)North Yarmouth Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
148 Main St
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2376
405# Students
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Sun Valley Community School Photo - Students from around the nation and world come to Sun Valley Community School in Sun Valley, Idaho, to fulfill their potential and pursue their passions.
#93(T93–T95)Sun Valley Community School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
405# Students
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St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
#96St. George's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
402# Students
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Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
#97(T97–T102)Bronte College
Gr: 9-12
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(6)
400# Students
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Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy Photo
#97(T97–T102)Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
(8)
400# Students
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Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
#97(T97–T102)Pickering College
Gr: 9-12
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
(4)
400# Students
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The Webb Schools Photo - Imagine learning from expert teachers, exploring paleontology in the Alf Museum, and heading to LA for concerts, sports, or museums-all while living near beaches, mountains, and desert. For more than 100 years, Webb has prepared and placed students at the nation's top colleges.
#97(T97–T102)The Webb Schools
Gr: 9-12
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
(29)
400# Students
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