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Smallest Student Body

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the smallest student bodies (2026-27).

School size comparisons are based on overall population of the school, not the number of boarding students at the school.

The balance between boarders and day students can also be another factor to consider when looking at school size.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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: 100 871 Avg. # Students: 272

Trends in Average Number of Students Per Boarding School

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Year	National avg
2025	395
2024	395
2023	395
2022	404
2021	401
2020	394
2019	406
2018	408
2017	409
2016	398
2015	393

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