Boarding School Review - Established 2003
Army and Navy Academy
Missouri Military Academy
New Mexico Military Institute

Highest Percentage International

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the highest percentage of boarding students (2026).
The percentage of boarding students at a school is only an indicator of the balance between boarding students and day students.
Many boarding schools with a smaller percentage of boarders still have very strong boarding programs, so it helps to look individually at each school.
Army and Navy Academy
Missouri Military Academy
New Mexico Military Institute
Randolph-Macon Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Massanutten Military Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academies
Camden Military Academy
Fishburne Military School
Fork Union Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy
New York Military Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy
% Inter-National Students Range: 4% 37% Avg. % Inter-National Students: 19%

Highest Percentage International

Among Military Schools (out of 15 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Harlingen, TX
#1Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
35%-40%% Inter-National Students
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Army and Navy Academy Photo
#2Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (secular)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(4)
30%-35%% Inter-National 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.
#3(T3–T6)Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(6)
25%-30%% Inter-National Students
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#3(T3–T6)New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
25%-30%% Inter-National Students
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Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - R-MA has a 100% university acceptance rate, every year. The Class of 2023 graduated 58 students who received over $19.3 million in scholarships.
#3(T3–T6)Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
United Methodist-affiliated
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
25%-30%% Inter-National Students
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
#3(T3–T6)Riverside Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
(5)
25%-30%% Inter-National Students
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Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy is proud to be one of the only 16 co-ed military schools in the country with cadets hailing from 28 different states and 7 countries.
#7(T7–T9)Massanutten Military Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(5)
20%-25%% Inter-National Students
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St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - St. John's Northwestern Academies is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 6-12. Since 1884, they develop moral and ethical leaders who are inspired to improve the world through two paths! Their Military Academy pursues its mission using military leader development principles. Their Prefect Academy pursues its mission using contemporary organizational leader development principles. #LeadershipLivesHere
#7(T7–T9)St. John's Northwestern Academies
Gr: 6-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
20%-25%% Inter-National Students
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
#9(T9–T17)Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (non-sectarian)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(18)
<20%% Inter-National Students
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Fishburne Military School Photo
#9(T9–T17)Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
<20%% Inter-National 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.
#9(T9–T17)Fork Union Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(6)
<20%% Inter-National Students
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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.
#9(T9–T17)Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Christian)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
<20%% Inter-National 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.
#9(T9–T17)New York Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
<20%% Inter-National Students
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Camp Hill, AL
#9(T9–T17)Southern Preparatory Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys (non-denominational)
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
(3)
<20%% Inter-National Students
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Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
#9(T9–T17)Valley Forge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
(2)
<20%% Inter-National Students
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