Buffalo Seminary Photo - SEM is located in the heart of the historic Elmwood Village neighborhood of Buffalo, NY, just steps from cafes, shops and art galleries. As an urban boarding school, SEM students enjoy the culture, entertainment and shopping that only a city can offer.

Largest Student Body

Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the largest student bodies (2024-25).
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.
# Students Range: 30 195 Avg. # Students: 115

Largest Student Body

Among Schools with < 200 Students (out of 75 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11
Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave is first and foremost a college preparatory boarding school. Our objective is to develop our cadets into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success.
All-Boys (Baptist)
(6)
# Students: 195
Grades: 7-12, PG
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #22
La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus. At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
(Catholic)
# Students: 193
Grades: 9-12, PG
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
Rank: #33
The Kiski School
The Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.
# Students: 192
Grades: 9-12, PG
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Rank: #44
Oakwood Friends School
Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
(Quaker)
# Students: 191
Grades: 8-12  | 5-12 (day)
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
Rank: #55
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo
(1)
# Students: 190
Grades: 9-12, PG
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Rank: #66
EF Academy Oxford
EF Academy Oxford Photo - EF Academy Oxford's is a 20-minute walk from Oxford's city center. Centered around a restored, centuries-old mansion known as Cotuit Hall.
(4)
# Students: 188
Grades: 11-12
Pullens Lane Headington
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
Rank: #7-87.-8
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, PS-12, day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries. The School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and programs that expand a student's consciousness. Students start and end each day with yoga and meditation.
(2)
# Students: 184
Grades: 9-12  | PK-12 (day)
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #7-87.-8
Wayland Academy
Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
(4)
# Students: 184
Grades: 9-12, PG
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Rank: #9-109.-10
# Students: 175
Grades: 8-12, PG
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Rank: #9-109.-10
St. Timothy's School
St. Timothy's School Photo - Completed in 2012, Dixon Hall is our state-of-the-art academic building. The technology-rich facility features the Taft Lecture Hall, the Coleman World Languages and Cultures Center, and a Center for Learning and Teaching.
All-Girls (Episcopal)
(2)
# Students: 175
Grades: 9-12, PG
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Rank: #1111
# Students: 174
Grades: 9-12
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Rank: #1212
Blue Ridge School
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
All-Boys (Episcopal)
(7)
# Students: 170
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Rank: #1313
Dublin School
Dublin School Photo - There`s dramatic beauty that is apparent on your first visit to Dublin. Surrounded by unspoiled forests, pristine lakes and Mt. Monadnock - the most climbed mountain in the world, our 500-acre campus supports a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, artists and athletes.
(1)
# Students: 165
Grades: 9-12
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Rank: #14-1714.-17
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
All-Girls
# Students: 160
Grades: 9-12, PG
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Rank: #14-1714.-17
Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
All-Girls
(9)
# Students: 160
Grades: 9-12, PG
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
Rank: #14-1714.-17
Steamboat Mountain School
Steamboat Mountain School Photo - We believe in the value of selfless service, both locally and globally. All students participate in weekly service work in the Steamboat Springs area.
(5)
# Students: 160
Grades: 9-12, PG  | K-12, PG (day)
42605 RCR 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Rank: #14-1714.-17
Westover School
Westover School Photo
All-Girls
(12)
# Students: 160
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #1818
Bridgton Academy
Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.
All-Boys
# Students: 155
Grades: 12-12, PG
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Rank: #19-2019.-20
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy Photo
All-Boys (Catholic)
(4)
# Students: 150
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #19-2019.-20
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)
# Students: 150
Grades: 7-12, PG
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Rank: #2121
Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy sits on a beautiful 35-acre campus located in central Utah, 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City in the quaint town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
(5)
# Students: 148
Grades: 8-12, PG
120 South 100 West
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #2222
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.
All-Boys
# Students: 145
Grades: 4-9
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Rank: #2323
Stuart Hall School
Stuart Hall School Photo - Students socialize between classes in the historic arcade
(Episcopal)
# Students: 144
Grades: 8-12, PG  | 6-12, PG (day)
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7774
Rank: #24-2524.-25
Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
# Students: 140
Grades: 8-12
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Rank: #24-2524.-25
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
All-Boys (Catholic)
# Students: 140
Grades: 9-12
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Rank: #2626
St. Bernard Preparatory School
St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Academic achievement is high on the list of St. Bernard Prep priorities, with students consistently ranking above national and state averages in ACT and National Merit Exams.
(Catholic)
# Students: 131
Grades: 7-12
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
Rank: #27-3027.-30
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
(Christian)
(1)
# Students: 130
Grades: 5-12, PG  | K-12, PG (day)
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Rank: #27-3027.-30
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo
All-Boys
(3)
# Students: 130
Grades: 6-12
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Rank: #27-3027.-30
# Students: 130
Grades: 7-12  | K-12 (day)
7808 Pierre Dr
Summerland, Canada V0H 1Z2
(250) 274-6723
Rank: #27-3027.-30
Wolfeboro Camp School
Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - A transformative summer program. Academic growth and summer camp fun!
(1)
# Students: 130
Grades: 5-12, PG
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
Rank: #3131
Michigan Lutheran High School
Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
(Christian)
# Students: 128
Grades: 9-12
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Chatham Hall
Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.
All-Girls (Episcopal)
(5)
# Students: 120
Grades: 9-12
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Ecole d'Humanité
Ecole d'Humanité Photo
# Students: 120
Grades: 8-12, PG
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
Rank: #32-4232.-42
The Knox School
The Knox School Photo - Founded in 1904, The Knox School is Long Island's oldest established private school. Our inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys.
(2)
# Students: 120
Grades: 6-12, PG
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Marvelwood School
Marvelwood School Photo - We offer a wide variety of competitive athletics each season.
# Students: 120
Grades: 9-12, PG
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Nancy Campbell Academy
Nancy Campbell Academy Photo
(2)
# Students: 120
Grades: 7-12, PG
45 Waterloo Street South
Stratford, ON, Canada L0R1B
(519) 272-1900
Rank: #32-4232.-42
# Students: 120
Grades: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Rank: #32-4232.-42
# Students: 120
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #32-4232.-42
# Students: 120
Grades: 8-12  | 6-12 (day)
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Our challenging and supportive learning environment encourages appropriate risk-taking by providing a safe space for making mistakes. Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
All-Girls
(15)
# Students: 120
Grades: 7-12, PG
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Rank: #32-4232.-42
The Vanguard School
# Students: 120
Grades: 6-12
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Rank: #32-4232.-42
Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School Photo - World class rock climbing and hundreds of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near our campus keep our afternoon activities program varied and exciting.
(12)
# Students: 120
Grades: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Rank: #43-4443.-44
Linden Hall School for Girls
Linden Hall School for Girls Photo
All-Girls
# Students: 115
Grades: 6-12, PG
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Rank: #43-4443.-44
# Students: 115
Grades: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #4545
# Students: 110
Grades: 9-12, PG  | 7-12, PG (day)
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Rank: #4646
LCBI High School
LCBI High School Photo - LCBI High School is beautifully located on the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan River in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada. Being in a small town has many advantages including safety, large campus space, and a friendly community.
(Christian)
(3)
# Students: 107
Grades: 9-12
700 Ash St
Outlook, Canada s0l2n0
(306) 860-7920
Rank: #4747
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
All-Boys
(7)
# Students: 106
Grades: 7-12
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Rank: #48-4948.-49
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
(1)
# Students: 100
Grades: 9-12, PG
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Rank: #48-4948.-49
# Students: 100
Grades: 9-12, PG
W10085 Pike Plains Road
Dunbar, WI 54119
(715) 324-6900
Rank: #5050
The Orme School
The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
(8)
# Students: 95
Grades: 8-12, PG
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #5151
North Country School
North Country School Photo - Through a variety or teaching methods, hands-on projects, and innovative uses of technology, North Country School students acquire critical academic skills in the humanities, math, sciences and the arts. NCS has high expectations for students, and the school also recognizes that all children learn differently. Each child is challenged according to their ability.
# Students: 88
Grades: 4-9
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Rank: #5252
Thomas Jefferson School
Thomas Jefferson School Photo - TJ sits on 20 picturesque acres in suburban St. Louis, MO.
(2)
# Students: 85
Grades: 7-12
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Rank: #5353
Midland School
(4)
# Students: 82
Grades: 9-12
PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
Rank: #54-5754.-57
# Students: 80
Grades: 7-12, PG
St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, Switzerland 6460
0766909288
Rank: #54-5754.-57
Merrick Preparatory School
Merrick Preparatory School Photo - "Whether your child is excelling or not reaching their potential, our inclusive, safe, diverse and caring community, with individualized academic attention will result in improved academic standing with enhanced confidence and self-esteem."
(9)
# Students: 80
Grades: 9-12, PG
118 Main Street East, Merrickville, Ontario
Merrickville, Canada K0G1N0
(613) 269-2064
Rank: #54-5754.-57
Robert Land Academy
Robert Land Academy Photo - Robert Land Academy is Canada`s only military-inspired private school. Located in the Niagara Region, Ontario, the Academy began to accept students in 1978. "Robert Land Academy Instilled the Values of Hard Work, Respect and Perseverance in our Son"
All-Boys
# Students: 80
Grades: 5-12
6727 South Chippawa Rd
Wellandport, Ontario, Canada 12345
(905) 386-6203
Rank: #54-5754.-57
St. Margaret's School
St. Margaret's School Photo - College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative STEAM curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you to navigate the different colleges and degree fields to best prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's.
All-Girls (Episcopal)
(7)
# Students: 80
Grades: 8-12, PG
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Rank: #5858
Middlebridge School
Middlebridge School Photo
# Students: 75
Grades: 7-12, PG
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
Rank: #59-6059.-60
Freeman Academy
Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE
(Christian)
# Students: 70
Grades: 7-12  | K-12 (day)
PO BOX 1000 748 S. Main St.
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #59-6059.-60
# Students: 70
Grades: 9-12, PG
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
Rank: #6161
West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy Photo
(10)
# Students: 65
Grades: 9-12, PG
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
Rank: #62-6362.-63
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
(8)
# Students: 64
Grades: 11-12, PG
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
Rank: #62-6362.-63
Wy'East Mountain Academy
Wy'East Mountain Academy Photo
(3)
# Students: 64
Grades: 7-12, PG
59550 East Highway 26
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-8931
Rank: #64-6664.-66
Buxton School
Buxton School Photo - At Buxton, we provide the time, experience, and environment that inspire young people to learn more and go deeper. Our students are doers, both in school and in life. Education at Buxton is not passive; it is a stimulating and constant process of questioning, discovering, synthesizing and sharing.
(4)
# Students: 50
Grades: 9-12, PG
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Rank: #64-6664.-66
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
All-Boys
# Students: 50
Grades: 6-12
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Rank: #64-6664.-66
# Students: 50
Grades: 6-12
315 South Grove Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200
Rank: #6767
Scattergood Friends School
Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood Friends School offers engaging academics in a holistic learning environment. Offering students an inclusive community with opportunities to learn outdoors, go on adventures and make decisions about their learning. Set on a working organic farm and restored prairie we're celebrating 125 years of college preparatory education with Quaker values for grades 9 - 12, boarding and day.
(Quaker)
(1)
# Students: 45
Grades: 9-12  | 6-12 (day)
1951 Delta Avenue
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1856
Rank: #6868
# Students: 43
Grades: 9-12
4 Lustre High Circle
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Rank: #6969
THINK Global School
THINK Global School Photo - THINK Global School is comprised of 41 high school students who hail from all over the world. It's an opportunity to live next to and learn from a truly global student body.
# Students: 41
Grades: 10-12
1460 Broadway Street #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 504-6924
Rank: #70-7170.-71
Academy of the Holy Family
Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club
All-Girls (Catholic)
# Students: 40
Grades: 9-12
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
Rank: #70-7170.-71
Colorado Timberline Academy
Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons
(4)
# Students: 40
Grades: 9-12, PG
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Rank: #7272
Rock Point School
Rock Point School Photo - Engaged learning with hands-on teachers.
# Students: 34
Grades: 9-12, PG
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Rank: #7373
The Academy at SOAR
The Academy at SOAR Photo - The Academy at SOAR is an accredited private boarding school. Students will graduate with a high school diploma.
# Students: 32
Grades: 7-12
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Rank: #74-7574.-75
North Cedar Academy
North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
(3)
# Students: 30
Grades: 9-12, PG
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Rank: #74-7574.-75
Oldfields School
Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields School`s Mission is to embrace each student`s authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose.
All-Girls
(13)
# Students: 30
Grades: 8-12, PG
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009

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