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Smallest Average Class Size

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the smallest average class sizes (2026).

Keep in mind that small statistical differences in average class sizes between schools do not always indicate better student performance at one school or another.

Also keep in mind that boarding schools in general have smaller average class sizes than public schools - even for schools with larger class sizes, a "large" class in a boarding school would still often be considered small by public school standards which often have class sizes of 20 students.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Marine Military Academy Photo

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

# Students Range: 8 15 Avg. # Students: 12

Smallest Average Class Size

Among Military Schools (out of 14 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)

Boarding School

# Students

Grades

Location

Rank: #1-21.-2

Fishburne Military School

All-Boys

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(7)

# Students: 8

Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)

225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

Rank: #1-21.-2

New York Military Academy

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(2)

# Students: 8

Grades: 9-12, PG

78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335

Rank: #3-43.-4

Oak Ridge Military Academy

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# Students: 10

Grades: 7-12

2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040

Rank: #3-43.-4

Valley Forge Military Academy

All-Boys

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# Students: 10

Grades: 7-12, PG

1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399

Rank: #55

Marine Military Academy

All-Boys

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(1)

# Students: 11

Grades: 7-12, PG

320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006

Rank: #6-106.-10

Camden Military Academy

All-Boys

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(21)

# Students: 12

Grades: 7-12, PG

520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001

Rank: #6-106.-10

Fork Union Military Academy

All-Boys (Baptist)

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(7)

# Students: 12

Grades: 7-12, PG

PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205

Rank: #6-106.-10

Hargrave Military Academy

All-Boys (Baptist)

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# Students: 12

Grades: 7-12, PG

200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480

Rank: #6-106.-10

Randolph-Macon Academy

(United Methodist)

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(4)

# Students: 12

Grades: 8-12, PG

200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484

Rank: #6-106.-10

Riverside Preparatory Academy

All-Boys

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# Students: 12

Grades: 6-12

2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338

Rank: #11-1211.-12

Army and Navy Academy

All-Boys

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# Students: 13

Grades: 7-12

2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

Rank: #11-1211.-12

St. John's Northwestern Academy

(Episcopal)

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(4)

# Students: 13

Grades: 7-12, PG

1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199

Rank: #1313

Missouri Military Academy

All-Boys

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(7)

# Students: 14

Grades: 7-12, PG

204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776

Rank: #1414

New Mexico Military Institute

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(7)

# Students: 15

Grades: 9-12, PG

101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376

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