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Among "All Schools", view the boarding schools with the oldest founding date.
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).

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.

Albert Le Page Fitness Center and The Sommer Family Squash Courts

Foxcroft Academy... 1st chartered school in Maine (est. 1823)

The performing arts are alive and well at the Academy. Students perform in three drama productions each year, while the dance, vocal and instrumental groups present several concerts.

The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspires lifelong learning, develops future leaders, and emphasizes character development.

Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.

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. The Outdoor Skills Program takes advantage of the White Mountains for ice and rock climbing, and hiking.

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.

Aerial view of the Lincoln Academy campus.

Emma Girls share a laugh in one of our historic dormitories.

The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.

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