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Among "All-Boys Schools", view the boarding schools with the oldest founding date (2021).
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 (2021)

Among All-Boys Schools (out of 32 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School Year Founded Grades Location
  • 1.Rank: #1
    Georgetown Preparatory School
    Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Average class size is 16. Student to teacher ratio is 8:1. Boarding Faculty to Student Ratio is 1:5
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (3)
    1789
    Grades: 9-12
    10900 Rockville Pike
    North Bethesda, MD 20852
    (301) 214-1215
  • 2.Rank: #2
    Bridgton Academy
    Bridgton Academy Photo - Our Humanities Center is one of two academic buildings on campus, and the hub for our academic administration, Focused Academic Coaching, Academic Support, and the Marcella/Sands Lecture Hall.
    All-Boys 
    1808
    Grades: 11-12, PG
    PO Box 292
    North Bridgton, ME 04057
    (207) 647-3322
  • 3.Rank: #3
    Grand River Academy
    Grand River Academy Photo
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1831
    Grades: 8-12, PG
    3042 College St.
    Austinburg, OH 44010
    (440) 275-2811
  • 4.Rank: #4
    Saint Stanislaus High School
    Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1854
    Grades: 7-12
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    (228) 467-9057
  • 5.Rank: #5
    Fishburne Military School
    Fishburne Military School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (6)
    1879
    Grades: 7-12
    225 S. Wayne Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
    (540) 946-7706
  • 6.Rank: #6
    Subiaco Academy
    Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Students with Father Cassian
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    (1)
    1887
    Grades: 7-12
    405 North Subiaco Avenue
    Subiaco, AR 72865
    (479) 422-9775
  • 7.Rank: #7
    The Kiski School
    The Kiski School Photo - Kiski's outdoor classroom and project-based learning culture gives boys the opportunity to get out of traditional four-walled classrooms and experience the beautiful scenery that Western Pennsylvania autumn offers! With our dedicated STEAM and Makerspace areas, young men get to roll up their sleeves and enjoy hands-on learning!
    All-Boys 
    1888
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    1888 Brett Lane
    Saltsburg, PA 15681
    (724) 639-8035
  • 8.-9.Rank: #8-9
    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 
    (5)
    1889
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573) 581-1776
  • 8.-9.Rank: #8-9
    Woodberry Forest School
    Woodberry Forest School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1889

    Grades: 9-12
    241 Woodberry Station
    Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
    (888) 798-9371
  • 10.Rank: #10
    Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
    All-Boys 
    (13)
    1892
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800) 948-6291
  • 11.-12.Rank: #11-12
    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
  • 11.-12.Rank: #11-12
    Southern Preparatory Academy
    Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - 2019 NHSA Division 2 National Champions in 8-Man Football
    All-Boys 
    (4)
    1898

    Grades: 6-12
    174 Ward Circle
    Camp Hill, AL 36850
    (256) 675-6260
  • 13.Rank: #13
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (1)
    1900
    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828) 684-6232
  • 14.-15.Rank: #14-15
    Hillside School
    Hillside School Photo
    All-Boys 
    1901
    Grades: 4-9
    404 Robin Hill Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
    (508) 485-3483
  • 14.-15.Rank: #14-15
    Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1901

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    (860) 435-5732
  • 16.Rank: #16
    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 
    (3)
    1905
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    500 Dodds Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (800) 234-2163
  • 17.-18.Rank: #17-18
    Riverside Military Academy
    Riverside Military Academy Photo - Riverside Military Academy cadet officers stand at attention during a parade on Maginnis Field.
    All-Boys 
    (5)
    1907
    Grades: 6-12
    2001 Riverside Drive
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    (800) 462-2338
  • 17.-18.Rank: #17-18
    Trinity-Pawling School
    Trinity-Pawling School Photo - Find your home away from home on our stunning 230-acre campus. We're a buzzing community, with 8 dorms, state-of-the-art athletic facilities, a chapel, and an Arts Center with a theater and painting studios. Zip into New York City by train for cultural activities, or enjoy the great outdoors just minutes from campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1907

    Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
    700 Route 22
    Pawling, NY 12564
    (845) 855-4825
  • 19.-20.Rank: #19-20
    Blue Ridge School
    Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    (7)
    1909
    Grades: 9-12
    273 Mayo Drive
    St. George, VA 22935
    (434) 985-2811
  • 19.-20.Rank: #19-20
    Hargrave Military Academy
    Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Respect! Integrity! Success! Earn it at Hargrave!
    All-Boys  (Baptist)
    (4)
    1909

    Grades: 7-12, PG
    200 Military Drive
    Chatham, VA 24531
    (800) 432-2480
  • 21.-22.Rank: #21-22
    Army and Navy Academy
    Army and Navy Academy Photo
    All-Boys 
    (4)
    1910
    Grades: 7-12
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (888) 762-2338
  • 21.-22.Rank: #21-22
    Chaminade College Preparatory School
    Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1910

    Grades: 6-12
    425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    (314) 692-6640
  • 23.Rank: #23
    Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Eaglebrook School teaches middle school boys the skills they will need for the rest of their lives. Learn more about our Core Skills at https://www.eaglebrook.org/coreskills.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1922
    Grades: 6-9
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413) 774-9111
  • 24.Rank: #24
    Avon Old Farms School
    Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
    All-Boys 
    (6)
    1927
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    500 Old Farms Road
    Avon, CT 06001
    (800) 464-2866
  • 25.Rank: #25
    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
  • 26.Rank: #26
    St. George's School, Vancouver
    St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
    All-Boys 
    1930
    Grades: 8-12 | 1-12 (day)
    4175 West 29th Avenue
    Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
    (604) 221-3890
  • 27.Rank: #27
    Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1945
    Grades: 6-9
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    (603) 523-3548
  • 28.Rank: #28
    The Phelps School
    The Phelps School Photo - We are LIVE and IN PERSON! Proper COVID protocols being followed allowing us to continue our objective of transformation and maximization.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1946
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    583 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610) 644-1754
  • 29.Rank: #29
    Marine Military Academy
    Marine Military Academy Photo - Nearly all MMA graduates earn acceptance at the college level or appointment to the service academies. Many matriculate to top-tier universities throughout the United States and the world: Arizona State University; Auburn University; Babson College; Baylor University; Berklee College of Music; Boston College; California Maritime Academy; California Polytechnic State University; California State: Chico; California State: Fullerton; California State: Sacramento; Carnegie Mellon University; Chaminade University of Hawaii; Clemson University;College of the Ozarks ; Colorado School of Mines; Colorado State University; Cornell University; Daniel Webster College; DePauw University; Delta State University; Duquesne University; East Carolina University; Embry Riddle University ; Florida Atlantic University; Florida International University ; Florida State University; Great Lakes Maritime Academy; Hawaii Pacific University; Houston Baptist University; Johnson & Wales University; Incarnate Word University; Illinois Institute of Technology; Indiana University; Lehigh University; Louisiana State University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Massachusetts Maritime Academy; McMurray University; Michigan State University; Montana State University; Murray State University; New Mexico Institute of Technology; New Mexico State University; North Carolina State; North Georgia State College; Northern Arizona University; Northeastern University; Norwich University; Ohio State University; Oklahoma State University; Otterbein College; Penn State; Purdue University; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rice University; Rochester Institute of Technology; Sam Houston State University; San Diego State University; San Francisco State University; San Jose State University; Santa Clara University; Sarah Lawrence College; Sonoma State University; Southern Methodist University; Southern New Hampshire University ; Southwestern University; St. Edward’s University; St. Louis University; St. John’s University; St. Mary’s University; Stephen F. Austin University; Swarthmore; Texas A & M University; Texas A & M at Commerce; Texas A&M at Corpus Christi; Texas A & M at Galveston; Texas A & M at Kingsville; Texas Christian University; Texas Lutheran University; Texas State University; Texas Tech University; The Citadel; Trinity University; Tulane University; United States Air Force Academy; United States Merchant Marine Academy; United States Military Academy; United States Naval Academy; University of Alabama; University of Alaska: Anchorage; University of Arizona; University of California: Davis; University of California: Northridge; University of Central Florida; University of Chicago; University of Cincinnati; University of Colorado; University of Denver; University of Georgia; University of Houston; University of Louisiana at Lafayette; University of Massachusetts: Boston; University of Miami; University of Mississippi; University of Missouri: Rolla; University of Nebraska; University of Nevada: Las Vegas; University of North Carolina: Charlotte; University of North Dakota; University of North Texas; University of Oklahoma; University of Oregon; University of Puget Sound; University of Southern California; University of St. Thomas; University of The South (Sewanee); University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Dallas; University of Texas at San Antonio; University of Tulsa; University of Washington; University of Wyoming; Villanova University; Virginia Military Institute; Virginia Tech University; Wabash College; Webster University; West Virginia University; Westminster College; Yale University; London School of Economics (UK); University of Manchester (UK)…just to name a few!
    All-Boys 
    1965
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • 30.Rank: #30
    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
  • 31.-32.Rank: #31-32
    The Greenwood School
    The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
    All-Boys 
    1978
    Grades: 6-12
    14 Greenwood Lane
    Putney, VT 05346
    (802) 387-4545
  • 31.-32.Rank: #31-32
    Robert Land Academy
    Robert Land Academy Photo - Robert Land Academy enrolls approximately 125 young men each year in grades 5 through 12. Eighty percent come from across Canada, with the remaining 20% coming from the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, The Caribbean and elsewhere around the world. They represent a broad diversity of ethnic and religious backgrounds.
    All-Boys 
    1978

    Grades: 5-12
    6727 South Chippawa Rd
    Wellandport, Ontario, Canada 12345
    (905) 386-6203
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