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  • Among "Military 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 Military Schools (out of 17 schools)

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  • Boarding School # Students Grades Location
  • 1.
    New Mexico Military Institute
    New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
    (7)
    871
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 West College Blvd
    Roswell, NM 88201
    800-421-5376
  • 2.
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside's Sandy Beaver Center for Teaching and Learning features an extensive library, performing and fine arts classrooms, and a large theatre with 725 seats. Our students have many opportunities to perform in plays or musicals, band, chorus, and regional/state competitions.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    550
    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    1-800-462-2338
  • 3.
    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)
    400
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    1-800-462-3862
  • 4.-5.
    Admiral Farragut Academy
    Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Students use the school's waterfront boat basin during and after school or on the weekends for sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, fishing, or seine and cast netting.
    (8)
    320
    Grades: 8-12
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    727-384-5500
  • 4.-5.
    Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo - Of course, one of the major highlights of the school year is graduation. Seniors proudly wear their formal uniforms, and prepare for life after ANA. As a college preparatory boarding school, our graduates go on to exciting endeavors at highly regarded colleges. Their leadership and academic experience at the Academy prepares them for success no matter where they go next.
    All-Boys 
    (4)
    320

    Grades: 7-12
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    888-762-2338
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