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Best Junior Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 116 junior boarding schools serving 40,309 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
Junior boarding schools offer boarding opportunities for students grades 8 or lower.
Note that some boarding schools focus exclusively on the junior boarding experience (and offer only junior boarding grades), while other schools offer both junior and college-prep boarding grades.
Learn more about the benefits of a junior boarding school.

Top Junior Boarding Schools (Primary Focus) (2026)

Applewild School Photo - Upper School students participate in challenging courses in English, math, and social studies. They study science through experiential work and collaborative experiments.
Applewild School
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
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The Bement School Photo
The Bement School
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
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Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Cardigan Mountain School
Gr: 6-9 | 230 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
Tuition listed
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
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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.
Fay School
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
(1)
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The Fessenden School Photo
The Fessenden School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
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Hillside School Photo
Hillside School
Gr: 4-9 | 145 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
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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.
Indian Mountain School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
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North Country School Photo - North Country School's 220-acre campus is located in the Adirondack Mountains near Lake Placid, New York, a popular resort town and the site of two Winter Olympic Games. Many of our buildings use solar energy and biomass heating to help reduce the school's carbon footprint and to teach and model responsible and sustainable living practices.
North Country School
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
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Rectory School Photo - At Rectory, our students learn by doing. Our academic philosophy focuses on hands on learning, student choice, and teaching students how to advocate for themselves.
Rectory School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(2)
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Rumsey Hall School Photo - Rumsey Hall School campus.
Rumsey Hall School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 328 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
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Top Schools Offering Junior Boarding Grades (2026)

The Academy at SOAR Photo - The Academy at SOAR is an accredited private boarding school. Students will graduate with a high school diploma.
The Academy at SOAR
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Tuition listed
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
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Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the surface of the moon, professional athletes, and in key leadership positions around the world, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international university preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is located on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
Admiral Farragut Academy
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 68%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
(9)
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Belleville,
Albert College
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 308 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
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Army and Navy Academy Photo
Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
All-boys (secular)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(4)
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Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
Christian
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
(1)
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Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
Bishop's College School
Gr: 7-12 | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
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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.
Bodwell High School
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
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Branksome Hall Photo
Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 19 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
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Jeju-do,
Branksome Hall Asia
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
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Carbondale IL, IL
Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12, PG
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Tuition listed
900 South Brehm Lane
Carbondale IL, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
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The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
The Brook Hill School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 850 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 71%
Tuition listed
non-denominational, conservative, evangelical, Christian tradition
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(3)
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The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
The Calverton School
Gr: 8-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 323 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-boys (non-sectarian)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(18)
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CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
CATS Academy Boston
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
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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.
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
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Christ School Photo
Christ School
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal Church)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
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Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Gr: 4-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1,900 students
Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
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Cotter Schools Photo
Cotter Schools
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 450 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 93%
Tuition listed
Catholic, serving persons of all faiths
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
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Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
Delphian School
Gr: 5-12 | PK-12 (day) | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 53%
Tuition listed
non-religious
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
(19)
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Eagle Hill School Photo - The PJM STEM center houses science and math classrooms, labs, and makerspaces. Anything that can be imagined can be created in the PJM STEM center!
Eagle Hill School
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Tuition listed
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
(2)
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Ecole d'Humanité Photo
Ecole d'Humanité
Gr: 8-12, PG | 110 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
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Lausanne,
Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Chemin de Rovéréaz 20
Lausanne, Switzerland 01012
41216546500
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The Ethel Walker School Photo - Beaver Brook Building - This building houses many of our academic classes as well as administrative offices, meeting spaces, art rooms, and our computer lab.
The Ethel Walker School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 226 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 47%
Tuition listed
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
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Fishburne Military School Photo
Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 95 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
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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.
Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 330 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(6)
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Freeman, SD
Freeman Academy
Gr: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 70 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
Christian
PO BOX 1000 748 S. Main St.
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
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Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
Garrison Forest School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 548 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
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Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.
Gould Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 230 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Tuition listed
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
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The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
The Greenwood School
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avg. class size: 4 students
Acceptance rate: 20%
Tuition listed
All-boys
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
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Grier School Photo
Grier School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day) | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(6)
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Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave is first and foremost a college preparatory boarding school. Our objective is to develop our cadets into leaders of character prepared for lifelong success.
Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Christian)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
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Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo - Campuses with lake view, Switzerland
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
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Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
Hoosac School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
(1)
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IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
IMG Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
(2)
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International School Altdorf Photo
International School Altdorf
Gr: 7-12, PG | 80 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, Switzerland 6460
0766909288
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