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  • Among "All-Girls Schools", view the boarding schools with the largest student bodies (2018-19).
  • School size comparisons are based on overall population of the school, not the number of boarding students at the school.
  • The balance between boarders and day students can also be another factor to consider when looking at school size.

Largest Student Body (2018-19)

Among All-Girls Schools (out of 27 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School # Students Grades Location
  • 1.
    The Hockaday School
    The Hockaday School Photo
    All-Girls 
    1090
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    11600 Welch Road
    Dallas, TX 75229
    214-360-6526
  • 2.
    Branksome Hall
    Branksome Hall Photo
    All-Girls 
    900
    Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    10 Elm Avenue
    Toronto, Canada 00000
    416-920-9741
  • 3.
    Branksome Hall Asia
    Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Empowering through Athletics
    All-Girls 
    886
    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
    Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
    82-64-902-5073
  • 4.
    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)
    468
    Grades: 9-12
    45 Dana Road
    Wellesley, MA 02482
    781-489-1331
  • 5.
    Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
    Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Boarding students at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy have the unique opportunity to explore the cultural landscape of Los Angeles through outings to destinations like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Descanso Gardens, and much more.
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    401
    Grades: 9-12
    440 St. Katherine Dr.
    La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
    626-685-8521
  • 6.
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - For Emma Girls, academics are top priority.
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    358
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    518-833-1320
  • 7.
    The Madeira School
    The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's award-winning riding team competes in regional IEA shows.
    All-Girls 
    (1)
    325
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102-1200
    703-556-8273
  • 8.
    Miss Porter's School
    Miss Porter's School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    313
    Grades: 9-12
    60 Main Street
    Farmington, CT 06032
    8604093530
  • 9.
    Amerigo Maryland, Mercy High School
    Amerigo Maryland, Mercy High School Photo - Students at Mercy High School take part in a 1:1 iPad program, where every student uses an iPad in the classroom.
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    300
    Grades: 9-12
    1300 East Northern Parkway
    Baltimore, MD 21239
    312-496-5533
  • 10.
    Garrison Forest School
    Garrison Forest School Photo - Garrison Forest has two indoor rings and two outdoor rings
    All-Girls 
    298
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    300 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    410-559-3111
  • 11.
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    285
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    814-684-3000
  • 12.
    Saint Mary's School
    Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School is dedicated to the academic excellence and personal achievement of girls with a mission to prepare girls for college and life. The school's academic program focuses on giving girls what they need to grow as lifelong learners, building on the Habits of a Lifelong Learner: critical thinking, communication and character.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    276
    Grades: 9-12
    900 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    919-424-4100
  • 13.
    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)
    250
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    492 Holmes Road, PO Box 1166
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    413-499-1300
  • 14.
    Santa Catalina School
    Santa Catalina School Photo - Senior Cake Auction
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    (1)
    244
    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Mark Thomas Drive
    Monterey, CA 93940
    831-655-9356
  • 15.
    The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo
    All-Girls 
    236
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    860-408-4200
  • 16.
    Linden Hall School
    Linden Hall School Photo - More than 75% of Linden Hall students participate in the performing arts. Linden Hall's Music Department offers orchestral and vocal programs, and private lessons; there are two theatre productions each year; and dance classes are offered.
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    220
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    212 East Main Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
    717-626-8512
  • 17.-18.
    St. Timothy's School
    St. Timothy's School Photo - Dedicated in 2012, the Grass Family Turf Field is a FIFA II/quality synthetic field with 100% organic infill. It is the home field for St. Timothy's field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer teams.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (2)
    200
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8400 Greenspring Avenue
    Stevenson, MD 21153
    410-486-7401
  • 17.-18.
    Westover School
    Westover School Photo - Welcome to Westover School!
    All-Girls 
    (12)
    200

    Grades: 9-12
    1237 Whittemore Rd., P.O. Box 847
    Middlebury, CT 06762
    203-577-4521
  • 19.
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - SEM student-athletes have opportunities in winter to join teams in fencing, bowling and basketball. In spring we have tennis, lacrosse, sailing and crew. In the fall we offer crew, field hockey, soccer, sailing, swimming, cross country, and golf.
    All-Girls 
    195
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    716-885-6780
  • 20.
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - STUDENTS* 180 girls from 28 states and 11 countries* 80% boarding, 20% day* Opportunities for each girl to develop and pursue leadership opportunities* Opportunities to try new things in a supportive and encouraging environment(PICTURE: Roommates from Jamaica and the United States)
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    180
    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    410-472-4800
  • 21.
    Foxcroft School
    Foxcroft School Photo - Foxcroft School House
    All-Girls 
    (7)
    178
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    P.O. Box 5555
    Middleburg, VA 20118
    540-687-4340
  • 22.
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Music, visual arts, theater, and dance are fully integrated into our curriculum and that means our girls are encouraged to express themselves creatively every day. We offer beginning through advanced levels in Instrumental Performance, Studio Art, Vocal Music, Music Composition, Dance, and Theater with passionate faculty members who are established artists in their own fields.
    All-Girls 
    (15)
    150
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    574 Bernardston Road
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    413-774-2711
  • 23.
    Chatham Hall
    Chatham Hall Photo - Our traditions are a vital force: They bridge the generations, bond new students with old, and help us continually build our community. Best of all, they're a lot of fun (and they help make Chatham Hall the unique place it is).
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (3)
    140
    Grades: 9-12
    800 Chatham Hall Circle
    Chatham, VA 24531
    434-432-5516
  • 24.
    St. Margaret's School
    St. Margaret's School Photo - Believe in something greater.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (4)
    120
    Grades: 8-12
    PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
    804-443-3357
  • 25.
    Purnell School
    Purnell School Photo - Ninth grade students work on creating their own Advice Blog during their Seminar Class. Their blog is a part of Purnell's award-winning Affinities Program.
    All-Girls 
    (1)
    60
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    51 Pottersville Road, P.O. Box 500
    Pottersville, NJ 07979
    908-439-4009
  • 26.-27.
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Weekend trip to the Renaissance Fair
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    40
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    860-822-6279
  • 26.-27.
    River View Christian Academy
    River View Christian Academy Photo - The beautiful campus in Northern California.
    All-Girls  (Christian)
    40

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    31500 Grape St. #326
    Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
    1-800-494-2200

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