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Fishburne Military School
New York Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy

Smallest Student Body

The average student body across the 13 ranked military boarding schools is 272 (2026-27).
Among military boarding schools, the one with the smallest student body is Fishburne Military School, with 100.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Military Schools Ranked: 13
  • Top 20 Range (Smallest Student Body): 100–871
  • Military Schools Avg.: 272
  • National Avg.: 396

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Military Schools Ranked: 13
  • Top 20 Range (Smallest Student Body): 100–871
  • Military Schools Avg.: 272
  • National Avg.: 396

National Average Number of Students Per Boarding School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-1.0%) (-4 since 2016)

Year National avg YoY Change (#) YoY Change (%)
2025 396 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.5%
2024 398 ▲ +2 ▲ +0.5%
2023 396 ▼ -10 ▼ -2.5%
2022 406 ▲ +3 ▲ +0.7%
2021 403 ▲ +8 ▲ +2.0%
2020 395 ▼ -13 ▼ -3.2%
2019 408 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.5%
2018 410 ▼ -2 ▼ -0.5%
2017 412 ▲ +12 ▲ +3.0%
2016 400 ▲ +5 ▲ +1.3%
2015 395 ▲ +3 ▲ +0.8%
2014 392 — —
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Show school map — National (# Students range: 100–871, avg 272)
# Students Range: 100 871 Avg. # Students: 272

Smallest Student Body (2026-27)

Among Military Schools (out of 13 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
#1(T1–T2)Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
100# Students
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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.
#1(T1–T2)New York Military Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
(2)
100# Students
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - Cadets gathering for the annual Corps Day Parade!
#3Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
120# Students
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
#4Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
195# Students
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Marine Military Academy Photo
#5Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
200# Students
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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.
#6Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(7)
220# Students
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St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
#7St. John's Northwestern Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
235# Students
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Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
#8Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(5)
285# Students
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
#9Riverside Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 696-2116
(5)
290# Students
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
#10(T10–T11)Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(21)
300# Students
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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.
#10(T10–T11)Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(7)
300# Students
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Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
#12Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
United Methodist
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
315# Students
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#13New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
871# Students
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which military boarding schools have the smallest student body?
The military boarding schools with the smallest student body are Fishburne Military School, New York Military Academy and Oak Ridge Military Academy.
How many military boarding schools are ranked for the smallest student body?
13 military boarding schools are ranked for the smallest student body.

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