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Oldest Founding Date

Among "Schools with 400+ Students", view the boarding schools with the oldest founding date (2022-23).
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).
Year Founded Range: 1763 2005 Avg. Year Founded: 1896

Oldest Founding Date

Among Schools with 400+ Students (out of 103 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
Year Founded
Grades
Location
Rank: #11
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo - Beautiful Setting: A 456-acre campus with extensive facilities for academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts.
(8)
Year Founded: 1763
Grades: 9-12
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
Rank: #22
Phillips Academy Andover
Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
(16)
Year Founded: 1778
Grades: 9-12, PG
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #33
Phillips Exeter Academy
(30)
Year Founded: 1781
Grades: 9-12, PG
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
Rank: #44
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)
Year Founded: 1789
Grades: 9-12
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
Rank: #55
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg Academy Photo
(1)
Year Founded: 1792
Grades: 9-12, PG
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
Rank: #66
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy Photo
(1)
Year Founded: 1793
Grades: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Rank: #77
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
(14)
Year Founded: 1797
Grades: 9-12, PG
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #88
Milton Academy
Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
(8)
Year Founded: 1798
Grades: 9-12  | K-12 (day)
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Rank: #99
Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville School Photo - The Lawrenceville School: Campus Overview (Note Solar Farm at top of photo, which provides more than 90 percent of the campus' electrical needs)
(6)
Year Founded: 1810
Grades: 9-12, PG
2500 Main Street, PO Box 6008
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Rank: #1010
Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy Photo - 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.
Year Founded: 1811
Grades: 6-12
438 Main Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-5383
Rank: #1111
The Linsly School
The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
Year Founded: 1814
Grades: 7-12  | 5-12 (day)
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Rank: #1212
St. John's-Ravenscourt School
St. John's-Ravenscourt School Photo
Year Founded: 1820
Grades: 8-12  | K-12 (day)
400 South Drive
Winnipeg, Canada 00000
(204) 477-2400
Rank: #1313
Foxcroft Academy
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
(1)
Year Founded: 1823
Grades: 9-12, PG
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
Rank: #1414
Western Reserve Academy
Western Reserve Academy Photo
Year Founded: 1826
Grades: 9-12, PG
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
Rank: #1515
Suffield Academy
Suffield Academy Photo - The Bell on Suffield's Bell Hill is a central school symbol. All students ring it after receiving their Suffield diplomas at Commencement, and victorious athletic teams ring it throughout the year.
(12)
Year Founded: 1833
Grades: 9-12, PG
185 North Main Street Suffield, Connecticut 06078
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4440
Rank: #1616
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy Photo - With over 180 courses, 45 honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an immersive middle school curriculum, you are sure to find a course of instruction that excites you.
(1)
Year Founded: 1834
Grades: 9-12, PG  | 6-12, PG (day)
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
Rank: #1717
The Pennington School
The Pennington School Photo - Welcome to The Pennington School! We believe transformational growth is the hallmark of an excellent education and the cornerstone of life. Over our 180-year history, we have been 100% dedicated to inspiring student growth by approaching each student as an individual. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by an outside consultant, the majority of our
(United Methodist)
Year Founded: 1838
Grades: 8-12  | 6-12 (day)
112 West Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Rank: #1818
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School Photo - Football
(Episcopal)
(12)
Year Founded: 1839
Grades: 9-12
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
Rank: #1919
St. Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
(3)
Year Founded: 1842
Grades: 9-12, PG
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Rank: #2020
Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Wyoming Seminary's athletic success stretches across all three seasons of competition. The Blue Knights field hockey team won their seventh state championship in 2018, while the wrestling team is ranked No. 2 in the country. Sem offers 22 varsity sports, including rowing and girls wrestling.
(United Methodist)
(5)
Year Founded: 1844
Grades: 9-12, PG
201 North Sprague Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2160
Rank: #2121
Blair Academy
Blair Academy Photo
(9)
Year Founded: 1848
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 600
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(800) 462-5247
Rank: #2222
The Hill School
The Hill School Photo - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
(8)
Year Founded: 1851
Grades: 9-12, PG
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
Rank: #2323
St. Paul's School
St. Paul's School Photo - SPS 1
(Episcopal)
(3)
Year Founded: 1856
Grades: 9-12
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
Rank: #2424
Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Lake Forest Academy's 435 students are from 15 states and 35 countries. LFA is commited to diversity and inclusion; our student body includes 25% international students, 34% domestic students of color, and 33% of students receive financial aid.
(2)
Year Founded: 1857
Grades: 9-12, PG
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Rank: #2525
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
(Episcopal)
(7)
Year Founded: 1858
Grades: 6-12, PG
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(800) 421-2724
Rank: #2626
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo
(Episcopal)
Year Founded: 1863
Grades: 9-12  | K-12 (day)
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2279
Rank: #2727
The Peddie School
The Peddie School Photo - The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Science Center
(13)
Year Founded: 1864
Grades: 9-12, PG
201 South Main Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7501
Rank: #28-2928.-29
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1865
Grades: 6-12  | 5-12 (day)
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Rank: #28-2928.-29
Trinity College School
Trinity College School Photo - A glimpse into one of our six boarding residences.
(Anglican)
Year Founded: 1865
Grades: 9-12  | 5-12 (day)
55 Deblaquire St N.
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
Rank: #3030
Fay School
Fay School Photo - Fay School is an independent, co-educational school 25 miles from Boston serving students in kindergarten through grade 9, with boarding available for grades 7-9. Our school is a place of discovery, challenge, collaboration, and growth - a closely-knit learning community where our skillful, dedicated faculty inspires students to achieve excellence in all pursuits.
(1)
Year Founded: 1866
Grades: 7-9  | K-9 (day)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Rank: #3131
Lyndon Institute
Lyndon Institute Photo
Year Founded: 1867
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
Rank: #3232
Oregon Episcopal School
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Since 1869, our mission has been to inspire intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that students realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
(Episcopal)
Year Founded: 1869
Grades: 9-12, PG  | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #3333
Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall Photo - Cretin-Derham Hall is dedicated to providing students with a premier education and avenues to succeed at the university level and beyond.
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1871
Grades: 9-12
550 S. Albert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(312) 416-1955
Rank: #3434
Loomis Chaffee
Loomis Chaffee Photo - Loomis` beautiful 300-acre campus is located at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers in Windsor, Connecticut. Affectionately referred to as the Island, Loomis is within walking distance of the town`s center, Amtrak train station, and other areas of interest.
(30)
Year Founded: 1874
Grades: 9-12, PG
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400
Rank: #3535
The Masters School
The Masters School Photo - The Masters School was founded in 1877.
(8)
Year Founded: 1877
Grades: 9-12  | 5-12 (day)
49 Clinton Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
(914) 479-6420
Rank: #3636
Northfield Mount Hermon
Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
(15)
Year Founded: 1879
Grades: 9-12, PG
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Rank: #3737
Amerigo New Jersey Red Bank Catholic High School
Amerigo New Jersey Red Bank Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1880
Grades: 9-12
112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(312) 416-1955
Rank: #3838
Dana Hall School
Dana Hall School Photo - The Dana Hall Dragons are ready to roar.
All-Girls
(6)
Year Founded: 1881
Grades: 9-12  | 5-12 (day)
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #3939
Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy Photo - Rowe Hall is the Senior School's main academic building residing at the heart of its 130 acre campus which feels like a small college. The campus also includes 2 dormitories, dedicated buildings for the visual and performing arts, an extensive athletic complex and ice rink, and in 2018 the McIlroy Center for Science and Innovation.
(1)
Year Founded: 1883
Grades: 9-12
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
Rank: #4040
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
(10)
Year Founded: 1888
Grades: 9-12, PG
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
Rank: #4141
Ridley College
Ridley College Photo - Experience Canada! As part of our Duke of Edinburgh program, students can go dogsledding up North, ride horses in Pennsylvania and canoe in Algonquin park! Camp out under the clear starry skies and cook food by the fire.
(5)
Year Founded: 1889
Grades: 5-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
2 Ridley Road
St Catharines, Canada l2r 7c3
(905) 684-1889
Rank: #42-4342.-43
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
(30)
Year Founded: 1890
Grades: 9-12, PG
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
Rank: #42-4342.-43
The Taft School
The Taft School Photo - Our beautiful campus features facilities that rival those of many small colleges, including a library with 55,000 print volumes; a 45,000 square foot science and mathematics building; two theaters; two ice hockey rinks; and an 18-hole golf course.
(3)
Year Founded: 1890
Grades: 9-12, PG
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700
Rank: #44-4644.-46
Ashbury College
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
(5)
Year Founded: 1891
Grades: 9-12  | 4-12 (day)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
Rank: #44-4644.-46
The Hotchkiss School
(9)
Year Founded: 1891
Grades: 9-12, PG
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Rank: #44-4644.-46
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
(7)
Year Founded: 1891
Grades: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #47-4947.-49
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
(4)
Year Founded: 1893
Grades: 9-12  | 6-12 (day)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Rank: #47-4947.-49
George School
George School Photo
(Society of Friends)
(9)
Year Founded: 1893
Grades: 9-12
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Rank: #47-4947.-49
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg Academy Photo
(20)
Year Founded: 1893
Grades: 9-12, PG
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Rank: #5050
Culver Academies
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
(21)
Year Founded: 1894
Grades: 9-12
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Rank: #5151
Middlesex School
Middlesex School Photo - English Class
(29)
Year Founded: 1901
Grades: 9-12
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Rank: #52-5552.-55
Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall Photo
All-Girls
Year Founded: 1903
Grades: 7-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Rank: #52-5552.-55
The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School Photo
All-Boys
Year Founded: 1903
Grades: 5-9  | PK-9 (day)
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Rank: #52-5552.-55
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(1)
Year Founded: 1903
Grades: 7-12  | PK-12 (day)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Rank: #52-5552.-55
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago
(Christian)
(2)
Year Founded: 1903
Grades: 9-12, PG
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee , WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
Rank: #56-5756.-57
Darlington School
Darlington School Photo - Darlington's vibrant fine arts program features a multitude of offerings in drama and musical theater, visual arts, choral music, instrumental music, and communication arts.
(11)
Year Founded: 1905
Grades: 9-12, PG  | PK-12, PG (day)
1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
Rank: #56-5756.-57
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)
Year Founded: 1905
Grades: 9-12, PG  | 6-12, PG (day)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Rank: #58-5958.-59
Kent School
Kent School Photo - Our campus is located along the shores of the Housatonic River, adjacent to the town of Kent.
(Episcopal)
(28)
Year Founded: 1906
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 2006
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
Rank: #58-5958.-59
St. Michaels University School
St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
(1)
Year Founded: 1906
Grades: 8-12  | K-12 (day)
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Rank: #6060
Berkshire School
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a co-ed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
(17)
Year Founded: 1907
Grades: 9-12, PG
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Rank: #61-6261.-62
Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School Photo
Year Founded: 1909
Grades: Pre-K-12
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 520-2000
Rank: #61-6261.-62
Tallulah Falls School
Tallulah Falls School Photo - AFFORDING TALLULAH FALLS SCHOOL Each year, Tallulah Falls School awards more than $4 million in need-based financial aid to 70 percent of our student body.
(2)
Year Founded: 1909
Grades: 7-12  | 5-12 (day)
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Rank: #63-6563.-65
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, 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)
Year Founded: 1910
Grades: 6-12
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Rank: #63-6563.-65
Garrison Forest School
Garrison Forest School Photo - G. Peter O'Neill Middle School
All-Girls
Year Founded: 1910
Grades: 8-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Rank: #63-6563.-65
St. Anne's-Belfield School
St. Anne's-Belfield School Photo
Year Founded: 1910
Grades: 9-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #6666
Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy Photo - Montverde Academy offers considerable advantages to parents and students seeking the highest quality education for entrance into the world's elite colleges and universities. Montverde Academy is an international, coeducational, independent college preparatory school for grades PK3-12, with our boarding program serving grades 7-12, and post-graduate studies located conveniently in beautiful central Florida. Come and see the Montverde difference today!
(1)
Year Founded: 1912
Grades: 7-12, PG  | Pre-K-12, PG (day)
17235 Seventh Street
Montverde, FL 34756
(407) 469-2561
Rank: #6767
The Hun School of Princeton
The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Engaging community as our vehicle for learning.
(1)
Year Founded: 1914
Grades: 9-12, PG  | 6-12, PG (day)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Rank: #6868
Shawnigan Lake School
Shawnigan Lake School Photo - At Shawnigan, the journey always begins and ends with the individual. No two young people are the same, and the art of a boarding school like ours is to cultivate their unique talents while teaching them to learn together, to work together, to play together and to live together.
(2)
Year Founded: 1916
Grades: 8-12
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
(250) 743-6207
Rank: #69-7069.-70
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Schools Photo
(10)
Year Founded: 1922
Grades: 9-12  | PK-12 (day)
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Rank: #69-7069.-70
The Webb Schools
The Webb Schools Photo - Webb enjoys a 100% admit rate to selective 4-year colleges and universities.
(29)
Year Founded: 1922
Grades: 9-12
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Rank: #7171
Brentwood College School
Brentwood College School Photo - Crooks Hall, our oceanfront dining room and student services centre, is designed to be a warm, welcoming, west coast style facility, which is student friendly and environmentally responsible.For students, it is a one-stop social experience and the heart of campus where everyone can eat, relax, socialize, buy school supplies, pick up laundry, and host meetings.
(1)
Year Founded: 1923
Grades: 9-12, PG
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
Rank: #7272
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)
Year Founded: 1927
Grades: 9-12, PG
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
Rank: #7373
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
Year Founded: 1930
Grades: 8-12  | K-12 (day)
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 221-3890
Rank: #7474
The Bolles School
Year Founded: 1933
Grades: 9-12, PG  | PK-12, PG (day)
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Rank: #7575
North Cross School
North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.
Year Founded: 1944
Grades: 8-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Rank: #7676
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
Year Founded: 1950
Grades: 8-12  | 6-12 (day)
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Rank: #7777
Stevenson School
Stevenson School Photo
(11)
Year Founded: 1952
Grades: 9-12  | PK-12 (day)
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
Rank: #7878
Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School
Amerigo Houston Saint Pius X High School Photo
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1953
Grades: 9-12
811 W. Donovan Street
Houston, TX 77091
(312) 416-1955
Rank: #7979
TASIS The American School in Switzerland
TASIS The American School in Switzerland Photo - Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, our global village comprises 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the Campo Science Center, completed in 2014.
Year Founded: 1956
Grades: 6-12, PG  | PK-12, PG (day)
Via Collina d'Oro
Montagnola, Switzerland 6926
41919605151
Rank: #8080
North Broward Preparatory School
North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
Year Founded: 1957
Grades: 6-12  | PK-12 (day)
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Rank: #8181
St. Croix Academy
St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.
(Christian)
Year Founded: 1958
Grades: 6-12
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Rank: #82-8382.-83
Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School
Amerigo San Diego Mater Dei Catholic High School Photo - Located on a beautiful 48-acre private boarding campus, Mater Dei Catholic High School provides students with rigorous academics, opportunities to gain hands-on, real-world experience and access to technologically-advanced resources.
(Catholic)
(1)
Year Founded: 1960
Grades: 9-12
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(312) 416-1955
Rank: #82-8382.-83
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
(1)
Year Founded: 1960
Grades: 4-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Rank: #84-8584.-85
Saint Andrew's School
Saint Andrew's School Photo
(Episcopal)
(3)
Year Founded: 1961
Grades: 9-12
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
Rank: #84-8584.-85
Sandy Spring Friends School
Sandy Spring Friends School Photo - At Sandy Spring Friends School, students develop a curiosity and love for learning that helps them discover their true passions and purpose.
(Quaker)
Year Founded: 1961
Grades: 9-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
(301) 774-7455
Rank: #86-8786.-87
Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School
Amerigo Chicago North Shore Carmel Catholic High School Photo - As one of only six private schools in the country to win the coveted National Blue Ribbon award five times, Carmel Catholic High School helps students realize their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1962
Grades: 9-12
1 Carmel Parkway
Mundelein, IL 60060
(312) 416-1955
Rank: #86-8786.-87
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.
Year Founded: 1962
Grades: 9-12, PG
4000 M 137 Hwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Rank: #8888
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo - Athenian students
(1)
Year Founded: 1965
Grades: 9-12  | 6-12 (day)
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Rank: #89-9189.-91
Amerigo Napa Valley Justin-Siena High School
Amerigo Napa Valley Justin-Siena High School Photo - Amerigo Napa Valley partners with Justin-Siena High School to provide boarding students with a premier university-preparatory education.
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1966
Grades: 9-12
4026 Maher St.
Napa, CA 94558
(312) 416-1955
Rank: #89-9189.-91
Totino-Grace High School
Totino-Grace High School Photo
(Catholic)
Year Founded: 1966
Grades: 9-12
1350 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 586-6318
Rank: #89-9189.-91
The Village School
The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
Year Founded: 1966
Grades: 7-12  | PK-12 (day)
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Rank: #9292
Landmark School
Landmark School Photo - Beautiful Coastal Campus
(2)
Year Founded: 1971
Grades: 9-12  | 2-12 (day)
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Rank: #9393
Sun Valley Community School
Sun Valley Community School Photo - Students from around the nation and world come to Sun Valley Community School in Sun Valley, Idaho, to fulfill their potential and pursue their passions.
Year Founded: 1973
Grades: 9-12  | Pre-K-12 (day)
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3955
Rank: #9494
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy challenges and supports student-athletes to grow academically, athletically and personally. The result: Student-athletes who are focused, driven and ready to succeed immediately in college and beyond.
(6)
Year Founded: 1978
Grades: 6-12, PG
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Rank: #9595
Columbia International College
Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
Year Founded: 1979
Grades: 7-12
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Rank: #9696
The Northwest School
The Northwest School Photo - The Northwest School is a thriving and exciting place to learn. Step into our historic main building and our new vibrant facilities in downtown Seattle, and you will see energy and enthusiasm emanating from every classroom, lab, and studio at all hours of the day.
Year Founded: 1980
Grades: 9-12  | 6-12 (day)
1415 Summit Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 682-7309
Rank: #9797
Bodwell High School
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
Year Founded: 1991
Grades: 8-12
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Rank: #9898
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
(Christian)
(3)
Year Founded: 1997
Grades: 8-12  | PK-12 (day)
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Rank: #9999
Windermere Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.
(1)
Year Founded: 2000
Grades: 7-12  | PK-12 (day)
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
Rank: #100-101100.-101
EF Academy New York
EF Academy New York Photo - EF Academy New York hosts 450 students from over 60 different countries including the United States.
(2)
Year Founded: 2005
Grades: 9-12
582 Columbus Avenue
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
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