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  • Among "Schools with 200-400 Students", 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 Schools with 200-400 Students (out of 113 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
  • Boarding School Year Founded Grades Location
  • 1.
    Linden Hall School
    Linden Hall School Photo - More than 75% of Linden Hall students participate in the performing arts. Linden Hall's Music Department offers orchestral and vocal programs, and private lessons; there are two theatre productions each year; and dance classes are offered.
    All-Girls 
    (4)
    1746
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    212 East Main Street
    Lititz, PA 17543
    (717)626-8512
  • 2.
    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
    (207)255-8301
  • 3.
    Lawrence Academy
    Lawrence Academy Photo
    (1)
    1793
    Grades: 9-12
    44 Main Street, PO Box 992
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-1530
  • 4.
    Cheshire Academy
    Cheshire Academy Photo - Our academic process begins with what students know and want to know, and develops active learners who reflect on their growth and the implications of their learning. Cheshire Academy students grow increasingly capable of independently observing, questioning, explaining, interpreting, and analyzing the world.
    (4)
    1794
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    10 Main Street
    Cheshire, CT 06410
    (203)439-7250
  • 5.
    Westtown School
    Westtown School Photo - Main building
    (Society of Friends)
    (43)
    1799
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    975 Westtown Rd
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610)399-7900
  • 6.
    Hebron Academy
    Hebron Academy Photo - Field House and Indoor Track
    (8)
    1804
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    339 Paris Road PO Box 309
    Hebron, ME 04238
    (207)966-5225
  • 7.
    Kimball Union Academy
    Kimball Union Academy Photo
    (4)
    1813
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    7 Campus Center, PO Box 188
    Meriden, NH 03770
    (603)469-2100
  • 8.
    Emma Willard School
    Emma Willard School Photo - For musicians, Emma Willard offers ample opportunities to showcase your talents.
    All-Girls 
    (9)
    1814
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    285 Pawling Avenue
    Troy, NY 12180
    (518)833-1320
  • 9.
    Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - All students participate in at least one season of interscholastic sports. Recreational and instructional sports also are options. When enrolled in a recreational or instructional class, students also can select arts classes, providing students with a six-day athletics and arts program. Arts offerings include digital photography, drama, dance, studio arts, pottery, music, and advanced media production.
    (10)
    1820
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    80 Academy Drive
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894
    (603)569-7200
  • 10.
    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
  • 11.
    Kents Hill School
    Kents Hill School Photo - Students compete in a game of Human Hungry-Hungry-Hippos during our most cherished tradition: Winter Carnival!
    (1)
    1824
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
    Kents Hill, ME 04349
    (207)685-1606
  • 12.
    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
  • 13.-14.
    Bishop's College School
    Bishop's College School Photo - With four bands (marching, junior, senior, stage), a choir, and the chance to perform at events throughout the year, music is well-integrated into life at BCS.
    1836
    Grades: 7-12
    80 chemin Moulton Hill
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
    (819)566-0238
  • 13.-14.
    Gould Academy
    Gould Academy Photo - Gould Academy offers the only Ski Patrol Program recognized by the National Ski Patrol. Once our students earn their 'jackets,' they are certified to work for the National Ski Patrol at any mountain in the U.S.
    (1)
    1836

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 860
    Bethel, ME 04217
    (207)824-7777
  • 15.-17.
    Pickering College
    Pickering College Photo - Students enjoy healthy choices of fresh salads, vegetables, hearty soups, fresh breads, a variety of meats and cheeses, in addition to nutricious hot meals each day. Our "family style" dining experience allows students to enjoy meals together with their class mates, residence family, and academic advisor on a regular basis.
    (1)
    1842
    Grades: 9-12
    16945 Bayview Ave
    Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
    (905)895-1700
  • 15.-17.
    Saint James School
    Saint James School Photo - Pursuing a classical liberal arts and sciences education, our students gain the knowledge, skills, and intangibles needed for college success.
    (Episcopal)
    1842

    Grades: 8-12
    17641 College Road
    Hagerstown, MD 21740
    (301)733-9330
  • 15.-17.
    Saint Mary's School
    Saint Mary's School Photo - Students enjoy an art class in one of Saint Mary's art studios on campus. Saint Mary's offers an extensive arts program comprised of music, dance, dramatic arts, and visual arts.
    All-Girls  (Episcopal)
    1842

    Grades: 9-12
    900 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603
    (919)424-4100
  • 18.
    Miss Porter's School
    Miss Porter's School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    1843
    Grades: 9-12
    60 Main Street
    Farmington, CT 06032
    (860)409-3530
  • 19.
    Stuart Hall School
    Stuart Hall School Photo - Fine Arts Emphasis at Stuart Hall School allows students to discover their passion and sends students to prestigious arts programs in the areas of Music, Visual Art, and Theatre every year.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    1844
    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    235 West Frederick Street
    Staunton, VA 24401
    (540)213-3746
  • 20.
    Tilton School
    Tilton School Photo - Tilton School students, faculty and dormitory proctors work together to create a residential community designed to be supportive, productive and safe. Our residential environments foster an educational tone, stressing the importance of personal integrity, responsibility and commitment to the community.
    (1)
    1845
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    30 School Street
    Tilton, NH 03276
    (603)286-1733
  • 21.
    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.
    (10)
    1848
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
    Andover, NH 03216
    (603)735-6652
  • 22.
    Grier School
    Grier School Photo
    All-Girls 
    (5)
    1853
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    2522 Grier School Road
    Tyrone, PA 16686
    (814)684-3000
  • 23.
    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
  • 24.-25.
    Cushing Academy
    Cushing Academy Photo - Main Building
    (2)
    1865
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
    Ashburnham, MA 01430
    (978)827-7300
  • 24.-25.
    St. Mark's School
    St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
    (Episcopal)
    (7)
    1865

    Grades: 9-12
    25 Marlboro Road
    Southborough, MA 01772
    (508)786-6118
  • 26.
    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)
    (6)
    1868
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    290 Quintard Rd.
    Sewanee, TN 37375
    (931)598-5651
  • 27.
    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
  • 28.
    Stanstead College
    1872
    Grades: 7-12
    450 Dufferein
    Stanstead, Canada 05830
    (819)876-2223
  • 29.-30.
    Perkiomen School
    Perkiomen School Photo - Kriebel Hall
    (1)
    1875
    Grades: 6-12, PG
    200 Seminary Street
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
    (215)679-9511
  • 29.-30.
    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
  • 31.
    Rothesay Netherwood School
    Rothesay Netherwood School Photo - Rothesay Netherwood School embraces the great outdoors. Students may particpate in the many ski or snowboard options available.
    1877
    Grades: 6-12
    40 College Hill Road
    Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada E2E 5H1
    (506)847-8224
  • 32.-33.
    Holderness School
    Holderness School Photo - We have a ratio that you won't hear about at any other school 8:1. That's what we call a "ratio for relationships" - a ratio that means that for every eight students in a dormitory there is one faculty member to support, guide and mentor them.
    (Episcopal)
    (8)
    1879
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 1879
    Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603)536-1747
  • 32.-33.
    Lakefield College School
    Lakefield College School Photo
    (Anglican)
    1879

    Grades: 9-12
    4391 County Rd. 29
    Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
    (705)652-3324
  • 34.-36.
    Annie Wright Schools
    Annie Wright Schools Photo - Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are nestled in the beautiful North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, overlooking the Puget Sound. Our historic campus includes an indoor pool, two gyms, science and technology labs, art and music studios, theater, outdoor gardens, play areas, athletic fields and open spaces.
    (4)
    1884
    Grades: 9-12
    827 N. Tacoma Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98403
    (253)284-8600
  • 34.-36.
    Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (18)
    1884

    Grades: 8-12
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-7510
  • 34.-36.
    St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
    St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Photo - Leadership training is one of the cornerstones of cadet life at SJNMA. The goal of the Academy is to prepare each of our cadets for success in life by instilling in them a solid work ethic, an understanding of the value of integrity and teamwork, and the ability to think critically, communicate well, and function in a diverse and ever-changing world.
    (Episcopal)
    (4)
    1884

    Grades: 7-12
    1101 Genesee Street
    Delafield, WI 53018
  • 37.
    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
  • 38.-39.
    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
  • 38.-39.
    Westminster School
    Westminster School Photo - Baxter Gallery is an inspiring space for English teacher Mrs. McGrath and her freshman (third form) students.
    (8)
    1888

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    995 Hopmeadow Street
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-3060
  • 40.-42.
    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. Our faculty come from around the world and are focused on providing a caring, supportive environment.
    All-Boys 
    (3)
    1889
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    204 Grand Street
    Mexico, MO 65265
    (573)581-1776
  • 40.-42.
    The Thacher School
    The Thacher School Photo - "Come west. Breathe deep. Let these books and these hills and these horses be your teachers." -Sherman Day Thacher
    (25)
    1889

    Grades: 9-12
    5025 Thacher Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)640-3210
  • 40.-42.
    Woodberry Forest School
    Woodberry Forest School Photo
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1889

    Grades: 9-12
    241 Woodberry Station
    Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
    (888)798-9371
  • 43.
    The MacDuffie School
    The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
    1890
    Grades: 6-12
    66 School Street
    Granby, MA 01033
    (413)255-0000
  • 44.
    St. Bernard Preparatory School
    St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo
    (Catholic)
    1891
    Grades: 7-12
    1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
    Cullman, AL 35055
    (256)255-5890
  • 45.-46.
    Camden Military Academy
    Camden Military Academy Photo - A Proud Family!
    All-Boys 
    (10)
    1892
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    520 Hwy. 1 North
    Camden, SC 29020
    (800)948-6291
  • 45.-46.
    Randolph-Macon Academy
    Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - Randolph-Macon Academy's Flight Program includes a drone class called Unmanned Flight Operations. Students finish with the knowledge base for the FAA exam so they can obtain their commercial drone license if they so desire. This class is just one of the innovative offerings at R-MA.
    (United Methodist)
    (4)
    1892

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    200 Academy Drive
    Front Royal, VA 22630
    (540)636-5484
  • 47.-48.
    St. Andrew's School
    St. Andrew's School Photo - Margot's House
    (1)
    1893
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    63 Federal Road
    Barrington, RI 02806
    (401)246-1230
  • 47.-48.
    Walnut Hill School for the Arts
    Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
    (3)
    1893

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    12 Highland Street
    Natick, MA 01760
    (508)650-5020
  • 49.
    Pomfret School
    Pomfret School Photo
    (8)
    1894
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)963-6120
  • 50.
    St. George's School
    St. George's School Photo - Our 125-acre campus is on a hilltop overlooking the ocean.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    1896
    Grades: 9-12
    P.O. Box 1910
    Newport, RI 02840
    (401)842-6600
  • 51.-52.
    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
  • 51.-52.
    Miss Hall's School
    Miss Hall's School Photo - We value challenge in a nurturing environment. We also value curiosity, clear thinking, and academic accomplishment. We encourage the development of resilience, determination, and self-confidence for a lifetime of learning in a world of constant change.
    All-Girls 
    (3)
    1898

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    492 Holmes Road, PO Box 1166
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    (413)499-1300
  • 53.-54.
    Asheville School
    Asheville School Photo - Students at Asheville School are a part of a very close and caring community.
    (4)
    1900
    Grades: 9-12
    360 Asheville School Rd.
    Asheville, NC 28806
    (828)254-6345
  • 53.-54.
    Christ School
    Christ School Photo
    All-Boys  (Episcopal)
    1900

    Grades: 8-12
    500 Christ School Road
    Asheville, NC 28704
    (828)684-6232
  • 55.
    Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Boathouse
    All-Boys 
    (2)
    1901
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    (860)435-5732
  • 56.
    The Madeira School
    The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's has six cozy dorms to hang out
    All-Girls 
    (1)
    1906
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    8328 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA 22102-1200
    (703)556-8273
  • 57.-59.
    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
    Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Photo - Situated on 19 acres, the Forest Ridge campus is home to 9 different buildings, including the Lee Theatre and Performing Arts Center and Shumway Field. In 2006, the school added a new High School building and Sacred Heart Center.
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    1907
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
    4800 139th Avenue SE
    Bellevue, WA 98006
    (425)641-0700
  • 57.-59.
    San Marcos Academy
    San Marcos Academy Photo - A century-old tradition at San Marcos Academy, the Junior ROTC unit is designated as an honor unit with distinction by the US Army Cadet Command.
    (Baptist)
    1907

    Grades: 6-12 | K-12 (day)
    2801 Ranch Road 12
    San Marcos, TX 78666
    (800)428-5120
  • 57.-59.
    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
  • 60.-61.
    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
  • 60.-61.
    Westover School
    Westover School Photo - An afternoon in the Student Center
    All-Girls 
    (12)
    1909

    Grades: 9-12
    1237 Whittemore Rd., P.O. Box 847
    Middlebury, CT 06762
    (203)577-4521
  • 62.-64.
    Army and Navy Academy
    All-Boys 
    (4)
    1910
    Grades: 7-12
    2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
    Carlsbad, CA 92008
    (888)762-2338
  • 62.-64.
    Cate School
    Cate School Photo - Outings Week
    (14)
    1910

    Grades: 9-12
    1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
    Carpinteria, CA 93013
    (805)684-4127
  • 62.-64.
    Garrison Forest School
    Garrison Forest School Photo - G. Peter O'Neill Middle School
    All-Girls 
    1910

    Grades: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    300 Garrison Forest Road
    Owings Mills, MD 21117
    (410)559-3111
  • 65.-67.
    Cotter Schools
    Cotter Schools Photo - Cotter Schools offers a variety of musical offerings: Jazz Band, Concert Band, Show Choir, and Choir. Concerts are performed throughout the school year.
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    1911
    Grades: 9-12 | 7-12 (day)
    1115 West Broadway Street
    Winona, MN 55987
    (507)453-5113
  • 65.-67.
    The Ethel Walker School
    The Ethel Walker School Photo
    All-Girls 
    1911

    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
    230 Bushy Hill Road
    Simsbury, CT 06070
    (860)408-4200
  • 65.-67.
    Ojai Valley School
    Ojai Valley School Photo - OVS students enjoy time hanging out with friends on the 195-acre high school campus, located in a stunning canyon overlooking the Ojai Valley. Throughout the year, student life is punctuated with fun events to balance the academic schedule. These include camping trips, prom and other socials, themed dress days, community service projects, and countless weekend excursions.
    (1)
    1911

    Grades: 3-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
    723 El Paseo Road
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-1423
  • 68.
    Canterbury School
    Canterbury School Photo - Canterbury swimmers practice in the William W. Higgins ’53 Aquatic Center, an eight-lane, 25-yard competitive swim and dive pool. Dedicated in 2008, it is the finest swimming, diving, and water polo venue in New England.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    1915
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    101 Aspetuck Avenue
    New Milford, CT 06776
    (860)210-3832
  • 69.
    Virginia Episcopal School
    Virginia Episcopal School Photo - Many of our students are actively engaged in the arts, including the annual musical.
    (Episcopal)
    (6)
    1916
    Grades: 9-12
    400 VES Road
    Lynchburg, VA 24503
    (434)385-3607
  • 70.
    The Rectory School
    The Rectory School Photo - Our March Experiential Learning Program (MELP) is a signature week of exploration outside the classroom. Among the 20 possibilities are trips to the Rio Grande, New Orleans, Washington DC, or making African drums, glass mosaics, and rowboats. Rectory students have many opportunities to learn.
    (2)
    1920
    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day)
    P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
    Pomfret, CT 06258
    (860)928-1328
  • 71.
    Christchurch School
    Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
    (Episcopal)
    (4)
    1921
    Grades: 9-12
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
  • 72.-74.
    Concord Academy
    Concord Academy Photo - Students live in one of six student houses on campus.
    (8)
    1922
    Grades: 9-12
    166 Main Street
    Concord, MA 01742
    (978)402-2250
  • 72.-74.
    Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Spring sports options at Eaglebrook include: baseball, lacrosse, tennis, golf, track & field, and the wilderness rangers program.
    All-Boys 
    (1)
    1922

    Grades: 6-9
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-9111
  • 72.-74.
    Indian Mountain School
    Indian Mountain School Photo - As one of the most popular spring sports at IMS, the varsity boys and girls programs have sent athletes to compete at the highest levels of high school and college.
    1922

    Grades: 5-9 | Pre-K-9 (day)
    211 Indian Mountain Road
    Lakeville, CT 06039
    (435)480-0871
  • 75.
    Villanova Preparatory School
    Villanova Preparatory School Photo - Villanova recognizes, first and foremost, the potential in every student and seeks to provide an environment that nurtures this potential.
    (Catholic)
    (1)
    1924
    Grades: 9-12
    12096 N. Ventura Ave
    Ojai, CA 93023
    (805)646-1464
  • 76.-77.
    The Bement School
    The Bement School Photo
    1925
    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day)
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-4209
  • 76.-77.
    Solebury School
    Solebury School Photo - Solebury School, founded in 1925, is situated on a bucolic 90-acre campus in Bucks County, PA.
    (3)
    1925

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    6832 Phillips Mill Road
    New Hope, PA 18938
    (215)862-5261
  • 78.-81.
    Brooks School
    Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    1926
    Grades: 9-12
    1160 Great Pond Road
    North Andover, MA 01845
    (978)725-6272
  • 78.-81.
    Marianapolis Preparatory School
    Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
    (Catholic)
    1926

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    26 Chase Road
    Thompson, CT 06277
    (860)923-9245
  • 78.-81.
    Portsmouth Abbey School
    Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (4)
    1926

    Grades: 9-12
    285 Cory's Lane
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401)643-1248
  • 78.-81.
    The Winchendon School
    The Winchendon School Photo - Champions!
    (2)
    1926

    Grades: 9-12, PG
    172 Ash Street
    Winchendon, MA 01475
    (978)297-4476
  • 82.
    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
  • 83.
    St. Andrew's School, DE
    St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - Founders Hall
    (Episcopal)
    (13)
    1929
    Grades: 9-12
    350 Noxontown Road
    Middletown, DE 19709
    (302)285-4231
  • 84.-85.
    Forman School
    Forman School Photo - The Science Center opened in September 2013. The 9000 square foot building includes four state-of-the-art labs, a large commons area with the latest technology and small math classrooms. Outside is a Raingarden that features a vernal pond and indigenous plantings used as a living lab by ecology classes.
    (6)
    1930
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
    Litchfield, CT 06759
    (860)567-1802
  • 84.-85.
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado
    Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley has gorgeous adobe residence halls where groups of 16-20 students live with a houseparent. It's your home away from home.
    (3)
    1930

    Grades: 9-12
    6155 Fountain Valley School Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80911
    (719)391-5251
  • 86.
    Millbrook School
    Millbrook School Photo - Millbrook's 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary. The tranquil setting inspires life-changing ideas, while the energy and resources of nearby New York City are a natural extension of our classrooms. We are in the midst of the bountiful Hudson Valley, yet the commuter rail to NYC is just 5 miles from campus.
    (4)
    1931
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    131 Millbrook School Road
    Millbrook, NY 12545
    (845)677-8261
  • 87.
    Admiral Farragut Academy
    Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Admiral Farragut Academy offers up to 14 sports during the three seasons.
    (8)
    1933
    Grades: 8-12
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    (727)384-5500
  • 88.-89.
    Hillcrest Academy
    Hillcrest Academy Photo - Graduation is a capstone event with a century-old tradition of singing the class song on the front steps as a final launching point for the Senior class.
    (2)
    1935
    Grades: 9-12
    610 Hillcrest Dr.
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
    (218)739-3371
  • 88.-89.
    The Putney School
    The Putney School Photo - Putney is a co-educational boarding and day school for Grades 9-12 founded in 1935 by Carmelita Hinton. We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Our commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs have have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.
    (13)
    1935

    Grades: 9-12
    418 Houghton Brook Road
    Putney, VT 05346
    (802)387-6219
  • 90.
    Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Theater Class
    All-Boys 
    1945
    Grades: 6-9
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    (603)523-3548
  • 91.
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
    Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Photo - Students are able to work in the Energy Lab pursuing independent projects. Partnerships with such institutions as Stanford, Cornell, Keck Observatory, and NASA give students exposure and access to real world science and a strategic advantage when applying to universities. Projects include brain research, genetics, astronomy, and geology.
    (4)
    1949
    Grades: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
    65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
    Kamuela, HI 96743
    (808)881-4321
  • 92.
    Santa Catalina School
    Santa Catalina School Photo - Another Great Musical Production!
    All-Girls  (Catholic)
    (1)
    1950
    Grades: 9-12
    1500 Mark Thomas Drive
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)655-9356
  • 93.-94.
    Dunn School
    Dunn School Photo - The STEM quad at Dunn, housing the math classrooms, tinker space, makers lab and more.
    1957
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
    P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
    Los Olivos, CA 93441
    (800)287-9197
  • 93.-94.
    Woodside Priory School (Priory)
    Woodside Priory School (Priory) Photo - The Priory is a Benedictine Catholic, independent college preparatory school. Founded by Hungarian monks in the 1950's, Priory has been an international school from its very beginning.
    (Catholic)
    (2)
    1957

    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
    302 Portola Road
    Portola Valley, CA 94028
    (650)851-8223
  • 95.
    Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
    Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
    1961
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    Chemin de la Source
    Leysin, Switzerland 1854
    0041244934888
  • 96.
    St. Stephen's School
    St. Stephen's School Photo - St. Stephen's is in a historical palazzo in the very heart of ancient Rome
    1964
    Grades: 9-12, PG
    Via Aventina 3
    Rome, Italy 00153
    0039065750605
  • 97.
    Marine Military Academy
    Marine Military Academy Photo - Efficiency experts, business executives and even Inc. Magazine have touted the U.S. Marine Corps as one of the best examples of organizational leadership in the country. The heritage and ideals of the Marine Corps are passed on to the Cadets at the Marine Military Academy by a staff of former Marines who live their lives by these principles. Honor, courage and commitment are but three core values the staff and faculty preach to the young Cadets at MMA. The military setting eliminates distractions, improves personal accountability and enables Cadets to establish and focus on their future goals. The Marine Corps JROTC program develops informed citizens, strengthens character by teaching discipline and develops an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship.
    All-Boys 
    1965
    Grades: 7-12, PG
    320 Iwo Jima Blvd
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • 98.
    Eagle Hill School
    Eagle Hill School Photo - An Amazing Campus
    (2)
    1967
    Grades: 8-12
    P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
    Hardwick, MA 01037
    (413)477-6000
  • 99.-100.
    Mount Michael Benedictine School
    Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo - Mount Michael Benedictine School
    All-Boys  (Catholic)
    1970
    Grades: 9-12
    22520 Mount Michael Road
    Elkhorn, NE 68022
    (402)238-1457
  • 99.-100.
    The Salisbury School
    The Salisbury School Photo
    1970

    Grades: 9-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
    6279 Hobbs Road
    Salisbury, MD 21804
    (410)742-4464
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