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Top Outdoor Leadership Boarding Schools (2026)

Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056

Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 43%
Tuition listed
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382

Gr: 8-12, PG | 95 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566

Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 425 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
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