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  • Among "Schools with 200-400 Students", view the boarding schools with the largest student bodies (2020-21).
  • 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 (2020-21)

Among Schools with 200-400 Students (out of 112 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School # Students Grades Location
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Bronte College
    Bronte College Photo - Bronte Graduates
    (1)
    400
    Grades: 9-12
    88 Bronte College Court
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
    (905)270-7788
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    CATS Academy Boston
    CATS Academy Boston Photo
    (1)
    400

    Grades: 9-12
    2001 Washington Street
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (857)400-9700
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Photo - The HPA football team plays schools on island and across the state.
    (4)
    400

    Grades: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Maine Central Institute
    Maine Central Institute Photo - Maine Central Institute is an independent college preparatory day and boarding school founded in 1866. We are located in Pittsfield, Maine.
    400

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    295 Main Street
    Pittsfield, ME 04967
    (207)487-2282
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Pickering College
    Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
    (1)
    400

    Grades: 9-12
    16945 Bayview Ave
    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
    (905)895-1700
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Washington Academy
    400

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
    East Machias, ME 04630
    (207)255-8301
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Western Reserve Academy
    Western Reserve Academy Photo
    400

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    115 College Street
    Hudson, OH 44236
    (330)650-9717
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    Westminster School
    Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
    (9)
    400

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    995 Hopmeadow Street
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-3060
  • 1.-9.Rank: #1-9
    The Williston Northampton School
    The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston promises an academic culture that respects your ability to think for yourself and gives you the right balance of structure and freedom to make the most of it. You'll be immersed in a challenging curriculum that cultivates active, lifelong learning. And with an average class size of 13 students, your teachers are truly going to know you.
    (17)
    400

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    19 Payson Avenue
    Easthampton, MA 01027
    (413)529-3241
  • 10.Rank: #10
    Woodberry Forest School
    Woodberry Forest School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    399
    Grades: 9-12
    241 Woodberry Station
    Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
    (888)798-9371
  • 11.Rank: #11
    Concord Academy
    Concord Academy Photo - Students live in one of six student houses on campus.
    (9)
    395
    Grades: 9-12
    166 Main Street
    Concord, MA 01742
    (978)402-2250
  • 12.Rank: #12
    Cushing Academy
    (2)
    390
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    39 School Street
    Ashburnham, MA 01430
    (978)827-7300
  • 13.Rank: #13
    Saint Stanislaus High School
    Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    386
    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    (228)467-9057
  • 14.Rank: #14
    Westtown School
    Westtown School Photo - Main building
    (Society of Friends)
    (44)
    385
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    975 Westtown Rd
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610)399-7900
  • 15.Rank: #15
    Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (19)
    383
    Grades: 8-12
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-7510
  • 16.Rank: #16
    CATS Colleges
    CATS Colleges Photo - CATS Cambridge campus
    381
    Grades: 9-12
    Floor 2, 50/60 Station Road
    Cambridge, United Kingdom CB1 2JH
    +44 1223 345698
  • 17.-18.Rank: #17-18
    St. George's School
    St. George's School Photo - Our 125-acre campus is on a hilltop overlooking the ocean.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    375
    Grades: 9-12
    P.O. Box 1910
    Newport, RI 02840
    (401)842-6600
  • 17.-18.Rank: #17-18
    Woodside Priory School (Priory)
    Woodside Priory School (Priory) Photo - The Priory is a Benedictine Catholic, independent college preparatory school. Founded by Hungarian monks in the 1950's, Priory has been an international school from its very beginning.
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    375

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    302 Portola Road
    Portola Valley, CA 94028
    (650)851-8223
  • 19.Rank: #19
    Proctor Academy
    Proctor Academy Photo - Proctor`s campus includes over forty-five buildings, twenty small dormitories, its own privately owned and operated ski hill, state of the art classrooms and art facilities, 3,000 acres of forest and ponds surrounding beautiful natural and synthetic playing fields that are tucked against Ragged Mountain`s south slope.
    (12)
    370
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
    Andover, NH 03216
    (603)735-6652
  • 20.Rank: #20
    Ross School
    Ross School Photo
    368
    Grades: 6-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    18 Goodfriend Drive
    East Hampton, NY 11937
    (631)907-5400
  • 21.Rank: #21
    Pomfret School
    Pomfret School Photo
    (8)
    367
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)963-6120
  • 22.-23.Rank: #22-23
    Lakefield College School
    Lakefield College School Photo
    (Anglican)
    (1)
    365
    Grades: 9-12
    4391 County Rd. 29
    Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
    (705)652-3324
  • 22.-23.Rank: #22-23
    Riverstone International School
    Riverstone International School Photo - Welcome to Riverstone International School! We look forward to welcoming you to our school in beautiful Boise, Idaho!
    365

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
    Boise, ID 83716
    (208)424-5000
  • 24.-25.Rank: #24-25
    St. Mark's School
    St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
    (Episcopal)
    (7)
    360
    Grades: 9-12
    25 Marlboro Road
    Southborough, MA 01772
    (508)786-6118
  • 24.-25.Rank: #24-25
    TASIS The American School in England
    360

    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    Coldharbour Lane
    Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, United Kingdom tw20 8te
    +44 1932 565252
  • 26.-27.Rank: #26-27
    Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
    (10)
    355
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    80 Academy Drive
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    (603)569-7200
  • 26.-27.Rank: #26-27
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    355

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    (518)833-1320
  • 28.-29.Rank: #28-29
    Marianapolis Preparatory School
    Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo - St. Albert's dormitory
    (Catholic)
    350
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    26 Chase Road
    Thompson, CT 06277
    (860)923-9245
  • 28.-29.Rank: #28-29
    Portsmouth Abbey School
    Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (5)
    350

    Grades: 9-12
    285 Cory's Lane
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401)643-1248
  • 30.Rank: #30
    Brooks School
    Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    345
    Grades: 9-12
    1160 Great Pond Road
    North Andover, MA 01845
    (978)725-6272
  • 31.Rank: #31
    Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
    (5)
    344
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203)439-7250
  • 32.-34.Rank: #32-34
    Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo
    (5)
    340
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    64 Main Street
    Meriden, NH 03770
    (603)469-2100
  • 32.-34.Rank: #32-34
    Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
    Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
    340

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    Chemin de la Source
    Leysin, Switzerland 1854
    0041244934888
  • 32.-34.Rank: #32-34
    New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
    (8)
    340

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    (603)677-3401
  • 35.Rank: #35
    San Marcos Academy
    San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
    (Baptist)
    333
    Grades: 6-12 | K-12 (day)
    2801 Ranch Road 12
    San Marcos, TX 78666
    (800)428-5120
  • 36.Rank: #36
    Miss Porter's School
    Miss Porter's School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    332
    Grades: 9-12
    60 Main Street
    Farmington, CT 06032
    (860)409-3530
  • 37.-39.Rank: #37-39
    Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    330
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
  • 37.-39.Rank: #37-39
    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)
    330

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    (800)462-3862
  • 37.-39.Rank: #37-39
    The Webb School
    The Webb School Photo
    (10)
    330

    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    319 Webb Road East
    Bell Buckle, TN 37020
    (931)389-6003
  • 40.Rank: #40
    The Salisbury School
    The Salisbury School Photo
    (1)
    325
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    6279 Hobbs Road
    Salisbury, MD 21804
    (410)742-4464
  • 41.Rank: #41
    The Madeira School
    The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
    All-Girls 
    (2)
    324
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102-1200
    (703)556-8273
  • 42.-44.Rank: #42-44
    Admiral Farragut Academy
    Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Students come from an average of 28 countries and 17 U.S. states to attend Admiral Farragut Academy in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.
    (8)
    320
    Grades: 8-12
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    (727)384-5500
  • 42.-44.Rank: #42-44
    Idyllwild Arts Academy
    Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - InterArts and Fashion Design offers students the chance to explore and combined multiple art forms or to focus in Fashion Design. Students present their work in two fully choreographed Fashion Shows each year.
    (17)
    320

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    52500 Temecula Road
    Idyllwild, CA 92549
    (951)468-7223
  • 42.-44.Rank: #42-44
    The International School of MN
    The International School of MN Photo - Entrance to ISM's Residence Hall.
    320

    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    6385 Beach Rd
    Eden Prairie, MN 55344
    (952)918-1800
  • 45.-47.Rank: #45-47
    The Cambridge School of Weston
    The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - Every other Wednesday, in lieu of their core academic classes, CSW students participate in PACE (Promoting Awareness and Community Engagement), a four-year co-curriculum of experiential classes, events, and activities designed to ensure that all CSW students develop the self-awareness, social consciousness, healthy living habits, and leadership skills required to meet the demands of an increasingly complex and diverse world.
    (15)
    310
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    45 Georgian Road
    Weston, MA 02493
    (781)642-8650
  • 45.-47.Rank: #45-47
    Millbrook School
    Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
    (4)
    310

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    131 Millbrook School Road
    Millbrook, NY 12545
    (845)677-8261
  • 45.-47.Rank: #45-47
    Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    310

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    (860)435-5732
  • 48.Rank: #48
    St. Andrew's School, DE
    St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - St. Andrew's seminar style discussions, which include faculty and students seated at a central round table, are heard throughout English, history and language classes.
    (Episcopal)
    (13)
    306
    Grades: 9-12
    350 Noxontown Road
    Middletown, DE 19709
    (302)285-4231
  • 49.Rank: #49
    Saint Mary's School
    Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's School offers a historic, 23-acre campus in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, and is only minutes from the renowned Research Triangle. Its unique location provides a vibrant 24/7 campus with unlimited opportunities for learning both on and off campus.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (1)
    302
    Grades: 9-12
    900 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    (919)424-4100
  • 50.-55.Rank: #50-55
    Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo
    All-Boys 
    (4)
    300
    Grades: 7-12
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (888)762-2338
  • 50.-55.Rank: #50-55
    Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
    All-Boys 
    (13)
    300

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800)948-6291
  • 50.-55.Rank: #50-55
    Cate School
    Cate School Photo - Day Walk
    (18)
    300

    Grades: 9-12
    1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    (805)684-4127
  • 50.-55.Rank: #50-55
    EF Academy Torbay
    EF Academy Torbay Photo - EF Academy Torbay's campus is situated in a modern-day castle on a hill overlooking the English seaside resort city.
    (7)
    300

    Grades: 9-12
    EF House, Castle Road
    Torquay, United Kingdom 13
    00441803202932
  • 50.-55.Rank: #50-55
    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Situated on 19 acres, the Forest Ridge campus is home to 9 different buildings, including the Lee Theatre and Performing Arts Center and Shumway Field. In 2006, the school added a new High School building and Sacred Heart Center.
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    300

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
    4800 139th Avenue SE
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    (425)641-0700
  • 50.-55.Rank: #50-55
    Indian Mountain School
    Indian Mountain School Photo - As one of the most popular spring sports at IMS, the varsity boys and girls programs have sent athletes to compete at the highest levels of high school and college.
    300

    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day)
    211 Indian Mountain Road
    Lakeville, CT 06039
    (435)480-0871
  • 56.-57.Rank: #56-57
    Asheville School
    Asheville School Photo - Asheville School. An Education for an Inspired Life.
    (4)
    294
    Grades: 9-12
    360 Asheville School Rd.
    Asheville, NC 28806
    (828)254-6345
  • 56.-57.Rank: #56-57
    St. Stephen's School
    St. Stephen's School Photo - St. Stephen's is in a historical palazzo in the very heart of ancient Rome
    294

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    Via Aventina 3
    Rome, Italy 00153
    +39 06 575 0605
  • 58.-59.Rank: #58-59
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (1)
    293
    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • 58.-59.Rank: #58-59
    Saint Bede Academy
    Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
    (Catholic)
    293

    Grades: 9-12
    24 W US Highway 6
    Peru, IL 61354
    (815)250-0285
  • 60.-62.Rank: #60-62
    Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
    (5)
    290
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    (215)679-9511
  • 60.-62.Rank: #60-62
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy cadet officers stand at attention during a parade on Maginnis Field.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    290

    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    (800)462-2338
  • 60.-62.Rank: #60-62
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Find your home away from home on our stunning 230-acre campus. We're a buzzing community, with 8 dorms, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, a chapel, and an Arts Center with a theater and painting studios. Zip into New York City by train for cultural activities, or enjoy the great outdoors just minutes from campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    290

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845)855-4825
  • 63.Rank: #63
    Wasatch Academy
    Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy is located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, a quiet, mountain-valley town boasting a reputation for clean air, stary night skies, and safety. The campus is a 90-minute scenic drive from Salt Lake City International airport.
    (4)
    288
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    120 South 100 West
    Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
    (435)462-1400
  • 64.Rank: #64
    The Calverton School
    The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
    286
    Grades: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    300 Calverton School Rd
    Huntingtown, MD 20639
    (410)535-0216
  • 65.-66.Rank: #65-66
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (6)
    285
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    (814)684-3000
  • 65.-66.Rank: #65-66
    The Winchendon School
    The Winchendon School Photo
    (2)
    285

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    172 Ash Street
    Winchendon, MA 01475
    (978)297-4476
  • 67.Rank: #67
    Walnut Hill School for the Arts
    Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
    (3)
    284
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    12 Highland Street
    Natick, MA 01760
    (508)650-5020
  • 68.Rank: #68
    Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
    280
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 1879
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603)536-1747
  • 69.-73.Rank: #69-73
    Applewild School
    Applewild School Photo - Upper School students participate in challenging courses in English, math, and social studies. They study science through experiential work and collaborative experiments.
    275
    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day)
    120 Prospect Street
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
    (978)342-6053
  • 69.-73.Rank: #69-73
    International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH)
    International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) Photo - International School of Schaffhausen
    275

    Grades: 11-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    Mühlentalstrasse 280CH-8200 Schaffhausen
    Schaffhausen, Switzerland 8200
    +41 52 624 17 07
  • 69.-73.Rank: #69-73
    The MacDuffie School
    The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
    275

    Grades: 6-12, PG
    66 School Street
    Granby, MA 01033
    (413)255-0000
  • 69.-73.Rank: #69-73
    Ojai Valley School
    Ojai Valley School Photo - The fine & performing arts curriculum at OVS includes drawing, advanced studio arts, music theory & composition, voice, ceramics, photography, graphic design, music history, film, and 3 AP art courses. Students have the opportunity to explore costume and set design. They can also participate in electives such as dance and chorus. OVS produces several productions each year.
    (2)
    275

    Grades: 3-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    723 El Paseo Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-1423
  • 69.-73.Rank: #69-73
    Rothesay Netherwood School
    Rothesay Netherwood School Photo - The entire school eats lunch together in "Family Style" Dining. This helps to strengthen the great sense of community on campus.
    275

    Grades: 6-12
    40 College Hill Road
    Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada E2E 5H1
    (506)847-8224
  • 74.Rank: #74
    Marine Military Academy
    Marine Military Academy Photo - Nearly all MMA graduates earn acceptance at the college level or appointment to the service academies. Many matriculate to top-tier universities throughout the United States and the world: Arizona State University; Auburn University; Babson College; Baylor University; Berklee College of Music; Boston College; California Maritime Academy; California Polytechnic State University; California State: Chico; California State: Fullerton; California State: Sacramento; Carnegie Mellon University; Chaminade University of Hawaii; Clemson University;College of the Ozarks ; Colorado School of Mines; Colorado State University; Cornell University; Daniel Webster College; DePauw University; Delta State University; Duquesne University; East Carolina University; Embry Riddle University ; Florida Atlantic University; Florida International University ; Florida State University; Great Lakes Maritime Academy; Hawaii Pacific University; Houston Baptist University; Johnson & Wales University; Incarnate Word University; Illinois Institute of Technology; Indiana University; Lehigh University; Louisiana State University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Massachusetts Maritime Academy; McMurray University; Michigan State University; Montana State University; Murray State University; New Mexico Institute of Technology; New Mexico State University; North Carolina State; North Georgia State College; Northern Arizona University; Northeastern University; Norwich University; Ohio State University; Oklahoma State University; Otterbein College; Penn State; Purdue University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rice University; Rochester Institute of Technology; Sam Houston State University; San Diego State University; San Francisco State University; San Jose State University; Santa Clara University; Sarah Lawrence College; Sonoma State University; Southern Methodist University; Southern New Hampshire University ; Southwestern University; St. Edward’s University; St. Louis University; St. John’s University; St. Mary’s University; Stephen F. Austin University; Swarthmore; Texas A & M University; Texas A & M at Commerce; Texas A&M at Corpus Christi; Texas A & M at Galveston; Texas A & M at Kingsville; Texas Christian University; Texas Lutheran University; Texas State University; Texas Tech University; The Citadel; Trinity University; Tulane University; United States Air Force Academy; United States Merchant Marine Academy; United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy; University of Alabama; University of Alaska: Anchorage; University of Arizona; University of California: Davis; University of California: Northridge; University of Central Florida; University of Chicago; University of Cincinnati; University of Colorado; University of Denver; University of Georgia; University of Houston; University of Louisiana at Lafayette; University of Massachusetts: Boston; University of Miami; University of Mississippi; University of Missouri: Rolla; University of Nebraska; University of Nevada: Las Vegas; University of North Carolina: Charlotte; University of North Dakota; University of North Texas; University of Oklahoma; University of Oregon; University of Puget Sound; University of Southern California; University of St. Thomas; University of The South (Sewanee); University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at San Antonio; University of Tulsa; University of Washington; University of Wyoming; Villanova University; Virginia Military Institute; Virginia Tech University; Wabash College; Webster University; West Virginia University; Westminster College; Yale University; London School of Economics (UK); University of Manchester (UK)…just to name a few!
    All-Boys 
    261
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • 75.-76.Rank: #75-76
    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
    260
    Grades: 7-12
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    (819)566-0238
  • 75.-76.Rank: #75-76
    Virginia Episcopal School
    Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Jett Hall is our main building on the VES campus. This original building, constructed in 1916, is where we welcome guests to campus. It houses our administration, Admissions, Development, Marketing and Business offices, holds classrooms and our Day Student Lounge.
    (Episcopal)
    (7)
    260

    Grades: 9-12
    400 VES Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24503
    (434)385-3607
  • 77.Rank: #77
    Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo - Field House and Indoor Track
    (9)
    256
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    339 Paris Road PO Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    (207)966-5225
  • 78.Rank: #78
    The Thacher School
    The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.
    (25)
    254
    Grades: 9-12
    5025 Thacher Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)640-3210
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Eaglebrook School teaches middle school boys the skills they will need for the rest of their lives. Learn more about our Core Skills at https://www.eaglebrook.org/coreskills.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    250
    Grades: 6-9
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-9111
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    EF Academy Pasadena
    EF Academy Pasadena Photo - Our campus is located in the cozy Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena, California.
    250

    Grades: 8-12
    1539 E Howard St.
    Pasadena, CA 91104
    (914)495-6069
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    Rectory School
    Rectory School Photo - Rectory students participate in hands-on learning that moves beyond finding the answer and digs deeper. Rectory students don't just know, they do.
    (2)
    250

    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day)
    P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)928-1328
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the House Cup Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
    250

    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    290 Quintard Rd.
    Sewanee, TN 37375
    (931)598-5651
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    Stanstead College
    (2)
    250

    Grades: 7-12
    450 Dufferein
    Stanstead, Canada 05830
    (819)876-2223
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 250 consists of day students and boarding students from 20 states and 17 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
    (1)
    250

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603)286-1733
  • 79.-85.Rank: #79-85
    Valley Forge Military Academy
    Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    250

    Grades: 7-12
    1001 Eagle Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (610)989-1200
  • 86.Rank: #86
    Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - The STEM quad at Dunn, housing the math classrooms, tinker space, makers lab and more.
    249
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (800)287-9197
  • 87.Rank: #87
    Randolph-Macon Academy
    Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
    (United Methodist)
    (4)
    246
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    200 Academy Drive
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    (540)636-5484
  • 88.Rank: #88
    Santa Catalina School
    Santa Catalina School Photo - Come visit our beautiful campus in Monterey, California! Call the admission office at 831.655.9356 or email admission@santacatalina.org to schedule your visit.
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    (1)
    244
    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Mark Thomas Drive
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)655-9356
  • 89.Rank: #89
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - GSD, Round Square, International interims, 24% international from 15 countries and 21 states.
    (3)
    240
    Grades: 9-12
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
  • 90.Rank: #90
    The Putney School
    The Putney School Photo
    (14)
    238
    Grades: 9-12
    418 Houghton Brook Road
    Putney, VT 05346
    (802)387-6219
  • 91.-92.Rank: #91-92
    The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo - Beaver Brook Building - This building houses many of our academic classes as well as administrative offices, meeting spaces, art rooms, and our computer lab.
    All-Girls 
    236
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-4200
  • 91.-92.Rank: #91-92
    Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    236

    Grades: 9-12
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    (402)238-1457
  • 93.-94.Rank: #93-94
    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)
    235
    Grades: 8-12
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-9330
  • 93.-94.Rank: #93-94
    Solebury School
    Solebury School Photo - Solebury School's Math and Science (STEM) program offers students opportunities to pursue AP and Honors classes, as well as Engineering courses that will prepare them for college.
    (4)
    235

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    6832 Phillips Mill Road
    New Hope, PA 18938
    (215)862-5261
  • 95.Rank: #95
    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.
    (4)
    232
    Grades: 9-12
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)284-8601
  • 96.-97.Rank: #96-97
    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)
    230
    Grades: 5-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    20950 SW Rock Creek Road
    Sheridan, OR 97378
    (503)843-3521
  • 96.-97.Rank: #96-97
    Kents Hill School
    Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
    (1)
    230

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
    Kents Hill, ME 04349
    (207)685-1606
  • 98.-99.Rank: #98-99
    Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    225
    Grades: 6-9
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    (603)523-3548
  • 98.-99.Rank: #98-99
    St. Andrew's School
    St. Andrew's School Photo - Margot's House
    (1)
    225

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    63 Federal Road
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401)246-1230
  • 100.Rank: #100
    The Bement School
    The Bement School Photo
    224
    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day)
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-4209
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