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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 41 schools)

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  • Boarding School Year Founded Grades Location
  • 1.
    Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - GP has a world class lacrosse program
    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.
    Grand River Academy
    Grand River Academy Photo - Foundations Learning Program Class
    All-Boys 
    1831
    Grades: 8-12, PG
    3042 College St.
    Austinburg, OH 44010
    (440)275-2811
  • 4.
    Saint Stanislaus College-Preparatory
    Saint Stanislaus College-Preparatory Photo - The Remote Control club practices with RC cars and planes after school. There are many other clubs such as Robotics, Drama, Debate, SCUBA, Outdoors, Youth Legislature, Quiz Bowl, Band and more!
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1854
    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    (228)467-9057
  • 5.
    Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    1879
    Grades: 7-12
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (800)946-7773
  • 6.
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
    Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Photo - Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory Holidays
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (2)
    1885
    Grades: 9-12
    3535 Commerce Rd.
    Orchard Lake, MI 48324
    (248)431-1697
  • 7.-8.
    St. John's Military School
    St. John's Military School Photo - Through the main gate of campus, the Teardrop (named for the shape of the area) welcomes visitors with over 150 flags donated by alumni, friends, and family of St. John's Military School. Vanier Academic Center faces the main gate.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1887
    Grades: 6-12
    Po Box 5020
    Salina, KS 67402
    (866)252-1995
  • 7.-8.
    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
  • 9.
    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
  • 10.-12.
    Missouri Military Academy
    Missouri Military Academy Photo - Academics are high priority at MMA, with college acceptance and success as the goal for students. Students thrive here thanks to individual attention from faculty and small class sizes. Many advanced courses, including dual credit and Advanced Placement, are available. Our faculty come from around the world, and more than 75 percent of them have a graduate degree.
    All-Boys 
    (3)
    1889
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573)581-1776
  • 10.-12.
    St. Catherine's Academy
    St. Catherine's Academy Photo - With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1, students can receive personal attention and specialized instruction.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1889

    Grades: 4-8 | K-8 (day)
    215 N. Harbor Blvd.
    Anaheim, CA 92805
    (714)772-1363
  • 10.-12.
    Woodberry Forest School
    Woodberry Forest School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1889

    Grades: 9-12
    241 Woodberry Station
    Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
    (888)798-9371
  • 13.
    Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - Cadets may change into civilian clothes and enjoy the Carlisle House activities (pool tables, swimming, foosball, big screen televisions, snack bar etc...)
    All-Boys 
    (10)
    1892
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800)948-6291
  • 14.-15.
    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
    (800)462-3862
  • 14.-15.
    Lyman Ward Military Academy
    All-Boys 
    1898

    Grades: 6-12
    174 Ward Circle
    Camp Hill, AL 36850
    (256)675-6269
  • 16.
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1900
    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • 17.-18.
    Hillside School
    Hillside School Photo
    All-Boys 
    1901
    Grades: 5-9
    404 Robin Hill Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
    (508)485-3483
  • 17.-18.
    Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1901

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    (860)435-5732
  • 19.
    McCallie School
    McCallie School Photo - McCallie's academic programs go beyond merely mastering the necessary material. They excel at teaching students to think. McCallie does not teach courses or subjects; McCallie teaches boys.
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1905
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800)234-2163
  • 20.-21.
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - RMA's Homecoming Dance
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    1907
    Grades: 7-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    (800)462-2338
  • 20.-21.
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Make yourself at home at Trinity-Pawling. And then leap out of your comfort zone. As a brotherhood, we're a caring community that will push you to be nothing short of extraordinary.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1907

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845)855-4825
  • 22.-23.
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - The campus lake offers wonderful views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    1909
    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434)985-2811
  • 22.-23.
    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
  • 24.-25.
    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
  • 24.-25.
    Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - The Skip Theater is where Chaminade students attend assemblies, school plays, musical performances and also a number of outside professional events each year.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1910

    Grades: 6-12
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    (314)692-6640
  • 26.
    Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Eaglebrook's string orchestra is one of the many opportunities available for students interested in music.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1922
    Grades: 6-9
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-9111
  • 27.
    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
  • 28.-29.
    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
  • 28.-29.
    St. Francis High School * Located Near Buffalo, NY*
    St. Francis High School * Located Near Buffalo, NY* Photo - Polian Family Field
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1927

    Grades: 9-12
    4129 Lake Shore Road
    Hamburg, NY 14075
    (716)627-1200
  • 30.
    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
    1001 Eagle Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (610)989-1200
  • 31.
    St. George's School, Vancouver
    St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - Outdoor education focuses on building leadership skills, as well as environmental and social awareness.
    All-Boys 
    1930
    Grades: 8-12 | 1-12 (day)
    4175 West 29th Avenue
    Vancouver, BC, Canada 00001
    (604)221-3915
  • 32.
    Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Sailing
    All-Boys 
    1945
    Grades: 6-9
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    (603)523-3548
  • 33.
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - Consider becoming a part of our team.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1946
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610)644-1754
  • 34.
    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
  • 35.
    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)416-1955
  • 36.
    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
  • 37.
    Marine Military Academy
    Marine Military Academy Photo - 2011-2012 marks Marine Military Academy Corps of Cadets’ second year of competition in CyberPatriot action following last year’s advancement to national semi-final standing. CyberPatriot is a premier national high school cyber defense competition created to inspire high school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines deemed critical to United State’s future. The competition is the ‘brainchild’ of the Air Force Association, and national outreach was made possible by Northrop Grumman, sponsor of the CyberPatriot Program. Students compete in two parallel competitions: Open Division and All Service JROTC/CAP Division. MMA is represented in the All Service JROTC, among 661 other national schools. Every Monday through Friday the MMA CyberPatriots are hard at it, learning the latest ins and outs of Network Management…what types of irregularities and ‘hacking’ techniques to investigate in their quest to identify and eliminate intrusive threats to computer networks and resultant devastation to corporations and human life.
    All-Boys 
    1965
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • 38.
    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
  • 39.-40.
    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
  • 39.-40.
    Robert Land Academy
    Robert Land Academy Photo - Hard work in the classroom is balanced with plenty of fun and adventure.
    All-Boys 
    1978

    Grades: 5-12
    6727 South Chippawa Rd
    Wellandport, Ontario, Canada 12345
    (905)386-6203
  • 41.
    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
    (203)266-7788

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