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  • Among "All-Boys 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)

Among All-Boys Schools (out of 40 schools)

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  • Boarding School Year Founded Grades Location
  • 1.
    Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - 100% of the class of 2013 will be studying in four year colleges or universities. Top placements over the last three years are Georgetown, Notre Dame, UVA, Boston College, University of Pennsylvania, and Duke. Students in the class of 2013 will also matriculate to Yale, Cornell, Stanford, Harvard, and NYU
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (3)
    1789
    Grades: 9-12
    10900 Rockville Pike
    North Bethesda, MD 20852
    301-214-1215
  • 2.
    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
  • 3.
    Saint Stanislaus College-Preparatory
    Saint Stanislaus College-Preparatory Photo - Cruising around town is a blast in Bay St. Louis (voted one of the Coolest Small Towns in America by Budget Travel 2013). Plus, we're located just one hour from the cultural offerings of New Orleans where weekend field trips often take place.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1854
    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    228-467-9057
  • 4.
    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
  • 5.
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Community Service
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    1885
    Grades: 9-12
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    2484311697
Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School Year Founded Grades Location
  • 6.-7.
    St. John's Military School
    St. John's Military School Photo - This photo is an excellent visual description of the leadership qualities cadets achieve while attending St. John's Military School.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1887
    Grades: 6-12
    Po Box 5020
    Salina, KS 67402
    866-252-1995
  • 6.-7.
    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
  • 8.
    The Kiski School
    The Kiski School Photo - The Swank Student Center
    All-Boys 
    1888
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1888 Brett Lane
    Saltsburg, PA 15681
    724-639-8035
  • 9.-11.
    Missouri Military Academy
    Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
    All-Boys 
    (3)
    1889
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    573-581-1776
  • 9.-11.
    St. Catherine's Academy
    St. Catherine's Academy Photo - St. Catherine's recognizes the important role that athletics plays in the development of a well-rounded young man. Our physical education program and championship athletic teams seek to develop skills and capabilities that reach far beyond the athletic field.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1889

    Grades: 4-8 | K-8 (day)
    215 N. Harbor Blvd.
    Anaheim, CA 92805
    714-772-1363
  • 9.-11.
    Woodberry Forest School
    Woodberry Forest School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1889

    Grades: 9-12
    241 Woodberry Station
    Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
    888-798-9371
  • 12.
    Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - Friendships and brotherhood that will last a lifetime...
    All-Boys 
    (10)
    1892
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    800-948-6291
  • 13.-14.
    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)
    1898
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
    Fork Union, VA 23055
    1-800-462-3862
  • 13.-14.
    Lyman Ward Military Academy
    All-Boys 
    1898

    Grades: 6-12
    174 Ward Circle
    Camp Hill, AL 36850
    2566756269
  • 15.
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1900
    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    8286846232
  • 16.-17.
    Hillside School
    Hillside School Photo
    All-Boys 
    1901
    Grades: 5-9
    404 Robin Hill Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
    508-485-3483
  • 16.-17.
    Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo - The Wachtmeister Math and Science Building
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1901

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    860-435-5732
  • 18.
    McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - The office of college guidance works with our students to help them find the right fit for college and to make sure they are best prepared for the application process.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1905
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    1-800-234-2163
  • 19.-20.
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - The Riverside Eagles play football on RMA's Maginnis Field.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    1907
    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    1-800-462-2338
  • 19.-20.
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - At Trinity-Pawling, innovation is a key component of our curriculum. Every day, faculty and students engage in hands-on learning, creating, designing, and prototyping-and our Innovation Sites (I-Sites) make it all possible! These 3 dedicated spaces on campus are a home base for collaboration, creativity, and exploration.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1907

    Grades: 8-12, PG
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    845-855-4825
  • 21.-22.
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - The historic Battle House is the center of the Blue Ridge campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    1909
    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    434-985-2811
  • 21.-22.
    Hargrave Military Academy
    Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
    All-Boys  (Baptist)
    (3)
    1909

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    200 Military Drive
    Chatham, VA 24531
    800-432-2480
  • 23.-24.
    Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo - Leadership and character education make military schools unique. Our students learn important skills such as teamwork, communication, and self-confidence that prepare them for leadership roles throughout the rest of their lives. Many of our students have gone on to become leaders in business, government, medicine, law, and the military thanks to the lessons learned here.
    All-Boys 
    (4)
    1910
    Grades: 7-12
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    888-762-2338
  • 23.-24.
    Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - As a Catholic, Marianist community, Chaminade requires service of each student. Service can be done on Chaminade's campus, as well as in the St. Louis area. Chaminade also offers service immersion trips all over the world as part of our Global Academy.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1910

    Grades: 6-12
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    314-692-6640
  • 25.
    Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Fall sports at Eaglebrook include: football, soccer, mountain biking, hiking, water polo, recreational tennis, and cross country running.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1922
    Grades: 6-9
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    413-774-9111
  • 26.
    South Kent School
    South Kent School Photo - Since its founding in 1923, South Kent School has provided its students with the intellectual, moral, physical and social framework for scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (2)
    1923
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    40 Bulls Bridge Road
    South Kent, CT 06785
    860-927-3539
  • 27.-28.
    Avon Old Farms School
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - Our core values of Brotherhood, Scholarship, Integrity, and Sportsmanship serve as the foundation to enduring life lessons at Avon Old Farms.
    All-Boys 
    (6)
    1927
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    800-464-2866
  • 27.-28.
    St. Francis High School * Located Near Buffalo, NY*
    St. Francis High School * Located Near Buffalo, NY* Photo - Friars' Hall
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1927

    Grades: 9-12
    4129 Lake Shore Road
    Hamburg, NY 14075
    716-627-1200
  • 29.
    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)
    1928
    Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
    1001 Eagle Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    610-989-1200
  • 30.
    St. George's School, Vancouver
    St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - Urban Boarding in Vancouver: students have access to many natural and urban activities throughout the city and nearby regions.
    All-Boys 
    1930
    Grades: 8-12 | 1-12 (day)
    4175 West 29th Avenue
    Vancouver, BC, Canada 00001
    6042213915
  • 31.
    Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Mountain Biking
    All-Boys 
    1945
    Grades: 6-9
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    603-523-3548
  • 32.
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - Our 70 acre campus is located 25 miles west of downtown Philadelphia in historic Chester County.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1946
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    610-644-1754
  • 33.
    Hampshire Country School
    Hampshire Country School Photo - Island Pond covers 39 acres and is used regularly for canoeing, swimming and fishing.
    All-Boys 
    1948
    Grades: 3-12
    28 Patey Circle
    Rindge, NH 03461
    603-899-3325
  • 34.
    Amerigo Maryland, Archbishop Curley High School
    Amerigo Maryland, Archbishop Curley High School Photo - Archbishop Curley High School is an all-male school offering students a strong academic program designed for 21st century learners.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1961
    Grades: 9-12
    3701 Sinclair Lane
    Baltimore, MD 21213
    312-496-5533
  • 35.
    St. Thomas More School
    St. Thomas More School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1962
    Grades: 8-12, PG
    45 Cottage Road
    Oakdale, CT 06370
    860-823-3861
  • 36.
    Marine Military Academy
    Marine Military Academy Photo - All Marine Military Academy (MMA)Cadets participate in public parades held throughout the year. All parades are held on the MMA Parade Grounds directly adjacent to the Iwo Jima Monument, located at 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard in Harlingen, next to Valley International Airport. MMA’s Honor Band and Silent Drill Team performs at most parades with the exception of summer camp and introductory training graduations.
    All-Boys 
    1965
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • 37.
    Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1970
    Grades: 9-12
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    402-238-1457
  • 38.-39.
    The Greenwood School
    The Greenwood School Photo - The Greenwood School campus is nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont on 100 acres of woodlands and trails, and a 3 acre pond.
    All-Boys 
    1978
    Grades: 6-12
    14 Greenwood Lane
    Putney, VT 05346
    802-387-4545
  • 38.-39.
    Robert Land Academy
    Robert Land Academy Photo - Robert Land Academy's varsity sports teams compete against area high schools. Teams and individual athletes are eligible to advance to zone (SOSSA) and Provincial (OFSSA) championships to compete.
    All-Boys 
    1978

    Grades: 5-12
    6727 South Chippawa Rd
    Wellandport, Ontario, Canada 12345
    905-386-6203
  • 40.
    The Woodhall School
    The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall School is located in rural Bethlehem, CT on approximately twenty-five acres of woodlands and trails for hiking and biking. The campus is designed to enhance The Woodhall School`s individual approach. The academic and residential areas are architecturally conceived as a small village.
    All-Boys 
    1983
    Grades: 9-12
    58 Harrison Lane
    Bethlehem, CT 06751
    2032667788

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