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.

Best Marksmanship Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 boarding schools offering marksmanship as an interscholastic sport, serving 4,029 students.

Top Marksmanship Boarding Schools (2026)

Blue Ridge School Photo - Our lake offers students a chance to relax, fish, canoe - in the center of campus.
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denominational Christian)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
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)
Fishburne Military School Photo
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(6)
Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 871 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
(5)
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.
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS)
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 333 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
Affiliated with Texas Baptists through the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
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.
Gr: 7-12 | 4-12 (day) | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
(2)

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