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Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio (2026).

Student:teacher ratios are only one indicator of student attention, as they merely indicate the number of adults on campus (in a teacher-related capacacity) relative to the number of students.

The student:teacher ratio is different than the average class size at a school and should not be confused as such.

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Marine Military Academy Photo

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

S:T Ratio Range: 5:1 15:1 Avg. S:T Ratio: 10:1

Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio

Among Military Schools (out of 14 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)

Boarding School

S:T Ratio

Grades

Location

Rank: #11

New York Military Academy

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S:T Ratio: 5:1

Grades: 9-12, PG

78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335

Rank: #22

Fishburne Military School

All-Boys

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S:T Ratio: 6:1

Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)

225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

Rank: #3-53.-5

Camden Military Academy

All-Boys

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(21)

S:T Ratio: 8:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001

Rank: #3-53.-5

Fork Union Military Academy

All-Boys (Baptist)

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(7)

S:T Ratio: 8:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205

Rank: #3-53.-5

Oak Ridge Military Academy

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S:T Ratio: 8:1

Grades: 7-12

2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040

Rank: #66

Randolph-Macon Academy

(United Methodist)

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(4)

S:T Ratio: 9:1

Grades: 8-12, PG

200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484

Rank: #77

Valley Forge Military Academy

All-Boys

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S:T Ratio: 10:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399

Rank: #8-108.-10

Hargrave Military Academy

All-Boys (Baptist)

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S:T Ratio: 11:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480

Rank: #8-108.-10

Marine Military Academy

All-Boys

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S:T Ratio: 11:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006

Rank: #8-108.-10

Missouri Military Academy

All-Boys

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(7)

S:T Ratio: 11:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776

Rank: #1111

Riverside Preparatory Academy

All-Boys

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(5)

S:T Ratio: 12:1

Grades: 6-12

2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338

Rank: #12-1312.-13

Army and Navy Academy

All-Boys

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S:T Ratio: 13:1

Grades: 7-12

2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

Rank: #12-1312.-13

St. John's Northwestern Academy

(Episcopal)

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S:T Ratio: 13:1

Grades: 7-12, PG

1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199

Rank: #1414

New Mexico Military Institute

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(7)

S:T Ratio: 15:1

Grades: 9-12, PG

101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376

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