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  • Among "All Schools", view the boarding schools with the oldest founding date (2018-19).
  • The "founding dates" below are the dates that schools have traditionally.
  • Note that the definition of "founding date" may differ slightly from school to school (e.g., whether it selects the year the school first received its charter or the year it first admitted students - regardless, the differences between the two are often small).

Oldest Founding Date (2018-19)

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  • Boarding School Year Founded Grades Location
  • 1.
    West Nottingham Academy
    West Nottingham Academy Photo
    (8)
    1744
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1079 Firetower Road
    Colora, MD 21917
    4106589279
  • 2.
    Linden Hall School
    Linden Hall School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    1746
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    212 East Main Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
    717-626-8512
  • 3.
    The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
    The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo
    (8)
    1763
    Grades: 9-12
    1 Elm Street
    Byfield, MA 01922
    978-499-3120
  • 4.
    Phillips Academy Andover
    Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
    (9)
    1778
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    180 Main Street
    Andover, MA 01810
    978-749-4050
  • 5.
    Phillips Exeter Academy
    Phillips Exeter Academy Photo - Every classroom at Exeter has a Harkness table, which seats a teacher and 12 students, placing students at the center of the learning process.
    (14)
    1781
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    20 Main Street
    Exeter, NH 03833
    603-777-3437
  • 6.
    Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - School spirit and camaraderie create lasting memories and life-long friendships.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (3)
    1789
    Grades: 9-12
    10900 Rockville Pike
    North Bethesda, MD 20852
    301-214-1215
  • 7.-8.
    Fryeburg Academy
    Fryeburg Academy Photo
    1792
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    745 Main Street
    Fryeburg, ME 04037
    207-935-2013
  • 7.-8.
    Washington Academy
    Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
    1792

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
    East Machias, ME 04630
    2072558301
  • 9.
    Lawrence Academy
    Lawrence Academy Photo
    (1)
    1793
    Grades: 9-12
    44 Main Street, PO Box 992
    Groton, MA 01450
    978-448-1530
  • 10.
    Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo
    (4)
    1794
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    2034397250
  • 11.
    Oakwood Friends School
    Oakwood Friends School Photo - Education can be fun!
    (Quaker)
    1796
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    22 Spackenkill Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    18454624200
  • 12.
    Deerfield Academy
    Deerfield Academy Photo
    (6)
    1797
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    7 Boyden Lane
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-1400
  • 13.
    Milton Academy
    Milton Academy Photo - At the end of every athletic season, Milton athletes compete against local rivals in the spirited and fun-filled Milton/Nobles weekend.
    (7)
    1798
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
    170 Centre Street
    Milton, MA 02186
    617-898-2227
  • 14.
    Westtown School
    Westtown School Photo - Robotics
    (Society of Friends)
    (42)
    1799
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    975 Westtown Rd
    West Chester, PA 19382
    610-399-7900
  • 15.
    The Woodstock Academy
    1801
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    57 Academy Rd.Woodstock, CT 06281
    Woodstock, CT 06281
    860-928-6575
  • 16.-17.
    Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo - Arial Photo of Campus
    (7)
    1804
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    P.O. Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    207-966-5225
  • 16.-17.
    Wilbraham & Monson Academy
    Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
    (11)
    1804

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    423 Main Street
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
    413-596-9107
  • 18.
    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 
    1808
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    207-647-3322
  • 19.
    Lawrenceville School
    Lawrenceville School Photo - The Lawrenceville School: International Programs in Jordan
    (5)
    1810
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    2500 Main Street
    Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
    8007352030
  • 20.
    Thornton Academy
    Thornton Academy Photo - Thornton Academy has been preparing students for a changing world since 1811. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.
    1811
    Grades: 6-12
    438 Main Street
    Saco, ME 04072
    207-282-5383
  • 21.
    Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo - One of the many opportunities for community service is the unique opportunity to train for the Fire Brigade and become be part of the Meriden Fire and Rescue Team.
    (4)
    1813
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    7 Campus Center, PO Box 188
    Meriden, NH 03770
    6034692100
  • 22.-23.
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - At Emma Willard, we pride ourselves on our interesting, dynamic, hands-on classes.
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    1814
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    518-833-1320
  • 22.-23.
    The Linsly School
    The Linsly School Photo - The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspires lifelong learning, develops future leaders, and emphasizes character development.
    1814

    Grades: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
    60 Knox Lane
    Wheeling, WV 26003
    304-233-1436
  • 24.
    Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - There are over 25 clubs from which to choose and if you don't find one that interests you, you can start your own.
    (10)
    1820
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    80 Academy Drive
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    603-569-7200
  • 25.
    New Hampton School
    New Hampton School Photo - A variety of hands-on science classes offered state-of-the-art math and science facility.
    (8)
    1821
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    70 Main Street
    New Hampton, NH 03256
    603-677-3401
  • 26.
    Foxcroft Academy
    Foxcroft Academy Photo - Residential Life is a big part for boarding students at Foxcroft Academy. Come enjoy the clean, crisp New England air as you participate in a robust Residential Life program designed to enrich your experience with us - whitewater rafting, theme parks, shopping, hiking in National parks, theater performances and many others.
    1823
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    975 West Main Street
    Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
    207-564-8664
  • 27.
    Kents Hill School
    Kents Hill School Photo - The Visual Arts Program includes 3 AP Studio Art programs. The Williams Woodworking studio holds our most popular art class! Every year we send students to top art schools throughout the country.
    (1)
    1824
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
    Kents Hill, ME 04349
    207-685-1606
  • 28.
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (2)
    1828
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    781-314-0806
  • 29.
    Grand River Academy
    Grand River Academy Photo
    All-Boys 
    1831
    Grades: 8-12, PG
    3042 College St.
    Austinburg, OH 44010
    4402752811
  • 30.
    St. Timothy's School
    St. Timothy's School Photo - St. Timothy`s School choir, the "Moongates," sings a wide variety of literature, including folk, classical, and multicultural. The Moongates perform in Chapel each week, as well as at Convocation, Commencement, our annual holiday concert - Lessons and Carols - and other events both on and off campus.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    (2)
    1832
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8400 Greenspring Avenue
    Stevenson, MD 21153
    410-486-7401
  • 31.
    Suffield Academy
    Suffield Academy Photo - Students come to Suffield from over twenty American states and thirty countries. There is a wonderful sense of warmth and spirit on campus.
    (11)
    1833
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    Suffield Academy
    Suffield, CT 06078
    860-386-4440
  • 32.
    Worcester Academy
    Worcester Academy Photo - Our hilltop campus is located in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city. Rich in heritage, culture and the arts, Worcester is 45 minutes from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City,.
    1834
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    81 Providence Street
    Worcester, MA 01604
    508-459-5481
  • 33.-34.
    Bishop's College School
    Bishop's College School Photo - Our co-curricular programs focus on leadership, skills development and adventure. Two years ago, students participating in the Ondaatje Endeavour spent two weeks trekking and sea kayaking in Scotland.
    1836
    Grades: 7-12
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    819-566-0238
  • 33.-34.
    Gould Academy
    Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.
    (1)
    1836

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 860
    Bethel, ME 04217
    207-824-7777
  • 35.
    Olney Friends School
    Olney Friends School Photo - The Main, Olney's primary academic building, was built in 1868.
    (Society of Friends)
    1837
    Grades: 9-12
    61830 Sandy Ridge Road
    Barnesville, OH 43713
    740-425-3655
  • 36.
    The Pennington School
    (United Methodist)
    1838
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    112 West Delaware Avenue
    Pennington, NJ 08534
    609-737-6128
  • 37.
    Episcopal High School
    Episcopal High School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    (12)
    1839
    Grades: 9-12
    1200 N. Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA 22302
    877-933-4347
  • 38.
    The Williston Northampton School
    The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston's college search process is highly personalized. Beginning in the junior year, students work individually with counselors to foster independent thinking so that each student can effectively determine which colleges are uniquely suited to him or her. The Class of 2014 was admitted to over 500 colleges and universities, including Brown, Connecticut College, Cornell, Harvard, Trinity, Union, Wesleyan, and Yale.
    (17)
    1841
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    19 Payson Avenue
    Easthampton, MA 01027
    (413) 529-3241
  • 39.-42.
    Pickering College
    Pickering College Photo - World skating coaches for all levels and an indoor ice arena on campus, students can pursue their dreams of skating while going to school.
    (1)
    1842
    Grades: 9-12
    16945 Bayview Ave
    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
    9058951700
  • 39.-42.
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - Six times a week, we gather for seated meals, a tradition that has shaped the Saint James community since our founding in 1842.
    (Episcopal)
    1842

    Grades: 8-12
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    3017339330
  • 39.-42.
    St. Johnsbury Academy
    St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - Academy students are welcomed to participate in over 40 team sports.
    (2)
    1842

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
    St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
    802-751-2130
  • 39.-42.
    Saint Mary's School
    Saint Mary's School Photo - Saint Mary's athletics program offers 11 sports - tennis, field hockey, volleyball, soccer, basketball, cross country, softball, lacrosse, golf, swimming, track and field.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    1842

    Grades: 9-12
    900 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    919-424-4100
  • 43.
    Miss Porter's School
    Miss Porter's School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    1843
    Grades: 9-12
    60 Main Street
    Farmington, CT 06032
    8604093530
  • 44.-45.
    Stuart Hall School
    Stuart Hall School Photo - Stuart Hall School offers a competitive and successful athletics program that teaches students the value of sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork.
    (Episcopal)
    (9)
    1844
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    235 West Frederick Street
    Staunton, VA 24401
    540-213-3746
  • 44.-45.
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School
    Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - The Louis Maslow Stem School at Wyoming Seminary creates real world opportunities to study robotics, engineering and environmental issues.
    (United Methodist)
    (5)
    1844

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 North Sprague Ave.
    Kingston, PA 18704
    570-270-2160
  • 46.
    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)
    1845
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    603-286-1733
  • 47.-48.
    Blair Academy
    Blair Academy Photo
    (6)
    1848
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 600
    Blairstown, NJ 07825
    908-362-6121
  • 47.-48.
    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.
    (9)
    1848

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
    Andover, NH 03216
    603-735-6652
  • 49.
    San Domenico School
    San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, Caifornia, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, riding stables, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts.
    1850
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
    1500 Butterfield Road
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
    415-258-1905
  • 50.-51.
    Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Studying in the library, under the gaze of legendary Miss L. Gertrude Angell, SEM headmistress through both World Wars.
    All-Girls 
    1851
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    716-885-6780
  • 50.-51.
    Hill School
    Hill School Photo - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
    (8)
    1851

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    860 Beech Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
    610-326-1000
  • 52.
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    1853
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    814-684-3000
  • 53.
    Saint Stanislaus College-Preparatory
    Saint Stanislaus College-Preparatory Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1854
    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    228-467-9057
  • 54.
    Wayland Academy
    Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland students act, dance and sing in three larger performances per year, in addition to "open mic" coffeehouses and other campus gatherings.
    (3)
    1855
    Grades: 9-12
    101 North University
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    800-860-7725
  • 55.
    St. Paul's School
    St. Paul's School Photo - SPS 1
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    1856
    Grades: 9-12
    325 Pleasant Street
    Concord, NH 03301
    603-229-4700
  • 56.-57.
    Lake Forest Academy
    Lake Forest Academy Photo - LFA offers 27 sports during the three athletic seasons in addition to PE options such as yoga, bowling, dance, and fitness.
    (2)
    1857
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1500 West Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    847-615-3267
  • 56.-57.
    Saint John's Preparatory School
    Saint John's Preparatory School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (3)
    1857

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    2280 Watertower Road, Box 4000
    Collegeville, MN 56321
    1-800-525-7737
  • 58.
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School
    Shattuck-St. Mary's School Photo - The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, located on the Upper School campus, is one of our oldest buildings and hosts weekly chapel services on Wednesday mornings and Sunday evenings. This year each of our graduating seniors speaks about his or her SSM memories, what they are taking with them as graduates, what they have learned, and what they hope to leave behind - speeches that are given over the course of the year in our chapel services.
    (Episcopal)
    (3)
    1858
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1000 Shumway Avenue
    Faribault, MN 55021
    507-333-1618
  • 59.-60.
    'Iolani School
    'Iolani School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    1863
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
    563 Kamoku Street
    Honolulu, HI 96826
    808-943-2279
  • 59.-60.
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
    Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
    (Catholic)
    1863

    Grades: 9-12
    1000 Green St.
    Atchison, KS 66002
    913-367-5482
  • 61.
    Peddie School
    Peddie School Photo - Peddie is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades 9 through post-graduate located in Hightstown, NJ.
    (12)
    1864
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    201 South Main Street
    Hightstown, NJ 08520
    609-944-7501
  • 62.-64.
    Cushing Academy
    Cushing Academy Photo - New all weather, lighted multi-purpose field
    (2)
    1865
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
    Ashburnham, MA 01430
    978-827-7300
  • 62.-64.
    St. Mark's School
    St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
    1865

    Grades: 9-12
    25 Marlboro Road
    Southborough, MA 01772
    508-786-6118
  • 62.-64.
    Trinity College School
    Trinity College School Photo
    (Anglican)
    1865

    Grades: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
    55 Deblaquire St N.
    Port Hope, Canada L1A4K
    19058853217
  • 65.-66.
    Fay School
    Fay School Photo - Our teachers are the heart of our school. They bring a passion for education, expertise in their fields, and an impressive range of interests and achievements.
    1866
    Grades: 7-9 | K-9 (day)
    48 Main Street
    Southborough, MA 01772
    5084908201
  • 65.-66.
    Maine Central Institute
    1866

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    295 Main Street
    Pittsfield, ME 04967
    207-487-2282
  • 67.-69.
    Lyndon Institute
    Lyndon Institute Photo - We offer over 41 interscholastic sports, extracurricular clubs and programs. Over 24 State Championships have been earned by our athletes since 2000. We are one of a few boarding schools in the US to offer nordic and alpine skiing, free-style skiing and snowboarding.
    1867
    Grades: 9-12
    PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
    Lyndon Center, VT 05850
    802-535-3700
  • 67.-69.
    Oldfields School
    Oldfields School Photo - VISUAL ARTS* Plethora of visual art classes offered during the academic day such as: studio, portfolio, digital design, ceramics, photography, architecture and design* Four state-of-the-art art studios* Renovated digital design classroom(PICTURE: Portfolio class held outside in the Spring)
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    1867

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1500 Glencoe Road
    Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
    410-472-4800
  • 67.-69.
    The Storm King School
    The Storm King School Photo - The arts department at the Storm King School has produced notable authors and artists.
    1867

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    314 Mountain Road
    Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
    845-458-7542
  • 70.
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
    St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
    (Episcopal)
    (5)
    1868
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    290 Quintard Rd.
    Sewanee, TN 37375
    931-598-5651
  • 71.-72.
    Oregon Episcopal School
    Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Our beautiful 59-acre campus provides the perfect setting for open minds to inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in an ever-changing global community.
    (Episcopal)
    1869
    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    6300 SW Nicol Road
    Portland, OR 97223
    503-768-3115
  • 71.-72.
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Stoneleigh-Burnham offers one of the premier equestrian centers among secondary schools in the U.S. Our equestrian center is located on campus and that means girls can walk from their classes and dorm rooms directly to the barn. Every rider, from the complete novice to the advanced jumper, receives personalized instruction from experienced coaches that reflects her interests, goals, and abilities.
    All-Girls 
    (15)
    1869

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    574 Bernardston Road
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    413-774-2711
  • 73.
    The Webb School
    The Webb School Photo
    (10)
    1870
    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    319 Webb Road East
    Bell Buckle, TN 37020
    931-389-6003
  • 74.
    Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
    Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall Photo - Cretin-Derham Hall is dedicated to providing students with a premier education and avenues to succeed at the university level and beyond.
    (Catholic)
    1871
    Grades: 9-12
    550 S. Albert St.
    Saint Paul, MN 55116
    3124161955
  • 75.-76.
    Academy of the Holy Family
    Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Catholic Schools Week luncheon with local senior citizens
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    1874
    Grades: 9-12
    54 W. Main Street Box 691
    Baltic, CT 06330
    860-822-6279
  • 75.-76.
    Loomis Chaffee
    Loomis Chaffee Photo - Passion for the arts is palpable on the Loomis campus. The resulting culture is vibrant, creative, and infused with an energy that envelops our artists and community members alike.
    (17)
    1874

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    Office of Admission
    Windsor, CT 06095
    860-687-6400
  • 77.-78.
    Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
    (1)
    1875
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    215-679-9511
  • 77.-78.
    Wasatch Academy
    Wasatch Academy Photo - Joy and inspiration provide the foundation for the Wasatch Academy learning experience. This helps students develop into lifelong learners and future innovators.Teachers use a variety of classroom strategies and commit to a wide variety of activities that allow every student to find their own pathway to success.
    (4)
    1875

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    120 South 100 West
    Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
    435-462-1400
  • 79.-80.
    Tabor Academy
    Tabor Academy Photo - Art and Design
    (7)
    1876
    Grades: 9-12
    66 Spring Street
    Marion, MA 02738
    508-291-8300
  • 79.-80.
    Vermont Academy
    Vermont Academy Photo - Vermont Academy students are curious and adventurous. They are innovators and tinkerers. They feel free to take risks and try new things.
    (1)
    1876

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Long Walk
    Saxtons River, VT 05154
    8028696229
  • 81.-82.
    The Masters School
    The Masters School Photo - The Masters School was founded in 1877.
    (8)
    1877
    Grades: 9-12
    49 Clinton Avenue
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
    914-479-6420
  • 81.-82.
    Rothesay Netherwood School
    Rothesay Netherwood School Photo - The school values both local and international community service very highly. There are many opportunities to become involved with service work throughout the year.
    1877

    Grades: 6-12
    40 College Hill Road
    Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada E2E 5H1
    506-847-8224
  • 83.-84.
    Miller School of Albemarle
    Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
    1878
    Grades: 8-12, PG
    1000 Samuel Miller Loop
    Charlottesville, VA 22903
    434-823-4805
  • 83.-84.
    Oak Hill Academy
    (Baptist)
    1878

    Grades: 8-12
    2635 Oak Hill Road
    Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
    276-579-2619
  • 85.-88.
    Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    1879
    Grades: 7-12
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    1-800-946-7773
  • 85.-88.
    Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - Our athletics programs provide for the highest levels of participation at several levels of competition.This means that each Holderness student receives dedicated training and coaching in as many as three sports per year, wears a Holderness uniform, and regularly represents the school. Nobody stands on the sidelines.
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
    1879

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 1879
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    603-536-1747
  • 85.-88.
    Lakefield College School
    Lakefield College School Photo
    (Anglican)
    1879

    Grades: 9-12
    4391 County Rd. 29
    Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
    705-652-3324
  • 85.-88.
    Northfield Mount Hermon
    Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
    (13)
    1879

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    One Lamplighter Way
    Mount Hermon, MA 01354
    413-498-3227
  • 89.
    The King's Academy
    The King's Academy Photo - Friendships that Cross Continents
    (Christian)
    (3)
    1880
    Grades: 7-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    202 Smothers Road
    Seymour, TN 37865
    865-573-8321
  • 90.
    Dana Hall School
    Dana Hall School Photo - Step Sing - one of the many special traditions at Dana Hall. They're a little hard to explain, but traditions play an important role in life at Dana Hall School, serving not only as symbols of the past, but also staples in the present. These special activities also provide amazing opportunities for teamwork and organization.
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    1881
    Grades: 9-12
    45 Dana Road
    Wellesley, MA 02482
    781-489-1331
  • 91.-92.
    Houghton Academy
    Houghton Academy Photo - Corporate worship is an important part of school life.
    1883
    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    9790 Thayer Street
    Houghton, NY 14744
    585-567-8115
  • 91.-92.
    Shady Side Academy
    Shady Side Academy Photo - Shady Side Academy has 3 full-time college counselors who work as a team to help all students reach their future goals. They are dedicated to assisting students in finding best fit colleges and universities that will nurture their abilities and undiscovered talents, while allowing them to realize their career aspirations. 100% of students matriculate to college or university annually.
    1883

    Grades: 9-12
    423 Fox Chapel Road
    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    412-968-3180
  • 93.-95.
    Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Our athletics program stresses competitive team play, physical fitness and good sportsmanship. Athletes have represented Annie Wright at the state level in basketball, volleyball, tennis, cross-country, track and golf. In addition to our athletics program, students are given the time, space and flexibility to pursue outside athletic passions.
    (4)
    1884
    Grades: 9-12
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    253-284-8600
  • 93.-95.
    Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (17)
    1884

    Grades: 8-12
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    978-448-7510
  • 93.-95.
    Howe Military Academy
    Howe Military Academy Photo - Cadet praying at the altar in our historic St. James Chapel.
    (Christian)
    (6)
    1884

    Grades: 7-12
    5755 North State Road 9/P.O. Box 240
    Howe, IN 46746
    888-462-4693
  • 96.
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Campus
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    1885
    Grades: 9-12
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    2484311697
  • 97.-98.
    The Cambridge School of Weston
    The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - Our beautiful, expansive Health and Fitness Center opened in 2016 with two regulation basketball/volleyball courts, an indoor track, strength conditioning room, yoga/dance/martial arts studio space, student lounge, and an athletic training facility. We have a fantastic wilderness program, and both competitive and recreational sports. We know how to win--but we also know how to have a good time together!
    (15)
    1886
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    45 Georgian Road
    Weston, MA 02493
    781-642-8650
  • 97.-98.
    The White Mountain School
    The White Mountain School Photo - We believe that athletics and healthy outdoor activities are essential parts of the development of all our students. Teams and activities are open to all, and everyone has the opportunity to participate. We take pride in our ability to build strong bonds, help students gain individual and group strengths, skills, and confidence.
    (Episcopal)
    (5)
    1886

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    371 West Farm Road
    Bethlehem, NH 03574
    6034442928
  • 99.-100.
    St. John's Military School
    St. John's Military School Photo - As with all of our extracurricular activities, St. John's has excellent coaching staff, and cadets have a great time at sports as well.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1887
    Grades: 6-12
    Po Box 5020
    Salina, KS 67402
    866-252-1995
  • 99.-100.
    Subiaco Academy
    Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Abbey and Academy
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (1)
    1887

    Grades: 7-12
    405 North Subiaco Avenue
    Subiaco, AR 72865
    479-934-1034
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