Boarding School Review - Established 2003
West Nottingham Academy
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
Phillips Academy Andover

Oldest Founding Date

Among "All Schools", view the boarding schools with the oldest founding date (2026).
The "founding dates" below are the dates that schools have traditionally.
Note that the definition of "founding date" may differ slightly from school to school (e.g., whether it selects the year the school first received its charter or the year it first admitted students - regardless, the differences between the two are often small).
West Nottingham Academy
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
Phillips Academy Andover
Georgetown Preparatory School
Fryeburg Academy
Washington Academy
Lawrence Academy
Cheshire Academy
Deerfield Academy
Milton Academy
Westtown School
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Bridgton Academy
Lawrenceville School
Kimball Union Academy
Emma Willard School
The Linsly School
Brewster Academy
New Hampton School
Year Founded Range: 1744 1894 Avg. Year Founded: 1852

Oldest Founding Date

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West Nottingham Academy Photo
#1West Nottingham Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
(10)
1744Year Founded
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The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo - Beautiful Setting: A 456-acre campus with extensive facilities for academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts.
#2The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
Gr: 9-12
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
(8)
1763Year Founded
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Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
#3Phillips Academy Andover
Gr: 9-12, PG
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
(16)
1778Year Founded
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Exeter, NH
#4Phillips Exeter Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
(29)
1781Year Founded
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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - Georgetown Prep`s excellent faculty includes 62 instructors. With an average tenure of 13 years at Prep, the faculty ranges from veterans with more than 50 years of service to those beginning their teaching careers. Of the 62 full-time instructors, 86% hold an advanced degree.
#5Georgetown Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(3)
1789Year Founded
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Fryeburg Academy Photo
#6(T6–T7)Fryeburg Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
(1)
1792Year Founded
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Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
#6(T6–T7)Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
1792Year Founded
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Lawrence Academy Photo
#8Lawrence Academy
Gr: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
(1)
1793Year Founded
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Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
#9Cheshire Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
1794Year Founded
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Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
#10Oakwood Friends School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
Quaker
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
1796Year Founded
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Deerfield Academy Photo
#11Deerfield Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
(14)
1797Year Founded
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Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
#12Milton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
(8)
1798Year Founded
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Westtown School Photo - Main building
#13Westtown School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
Quaker
975 Westtown Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
(44)
1799Year Founded
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Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
#14(T14–T15)Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
(11)
1804Year Founded
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Bridgton Academy Photo - Our Humanities Center is one of two academic buildings on campus, and the hub for our academic administration, Focused Academic Coaching, Academic Support, and the Marcella/Sands Lecture Hall.
#15(T15–T16)Bridgton Academy
Gr: 12-12, PG
All-boys
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
1808Year Founded
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Lawrenceville School Photo - The Lawrenceville School: Campus Overview (Note Solar Farm at top of photo, which provides more than 90 percent of the campus' electrical needs)
#16(T16–T17)Lawrenceville School
Gr: 9-12, PG
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
(6)
1810Year Founded
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Kimball Union Academy Photo
#17(T17–T19)Kimball Union Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
(5)
1813Year Founded
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Emma Willard School Photo
#18(T18–T21)Emma Willard School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
(9)
1814Year Founded
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The Linsly School Photo - Linsly's lower school (grades 5-8) program of studies emphasizes the mastery of fundamental concepts through innovative cross-curricular programs and regimented learning, all of which are designed to prepare students for college preparatory curriculum of the upper school (grades 9-12).
#18(T18–T21)The Linsly School
Gr: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
1814Year Founded
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Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
#20(T20–T23)Brewster Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
1820Year Founded
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New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
#21(T21–T24)New Hampton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
(8)
1821Year Founded
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Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
#22(T22–T25)Foxcroft Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
(1)
1823Year Founded
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Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
#23(T23–T26)Kents Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(1)
1824Year Founded
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Hudson, OH
#24(T24–T27)Western Reserve Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
non-sectarian
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
1826Year Founded
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St. Timothy's School Photo - Completed in 2012, Dixon Hall is our state-of-the-art academic building. The technology-rich facility features the Taft Lecture Hall, the Coleman World Languages and Cultures Center, and a Center for Learning and Teaching.
#25(T25–T30)St. Timothy's School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls (Episcopal)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
(2)
1832Year Founded
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Worcester Academy Photo - With over 180 courses, 45 honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an immersive middle school curriculum, you are sure to find a course of instruction that excites you.
#26(T26–T32)Worcester Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
(1)
1834Year Founded
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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
#27(T27–T34)Bishop's College School
Gr: 7-12
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
1836Year Founded
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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.
#27(T27–T34)Gould Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
1836Year Founded
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Episcopal High School Photo - Football
#29(T29–T37)Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
(12)
1839Year Founded
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The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston promises an academic culture that respects your ability to think for yourself and gives you the right balance of structure and freedom to make the most of it. You'll be immersed in a challenging curriculum that cultivates active, lifelong learning. And with an average class size of 13 students, your teachers are truly going to know you.
#30(T30–T38)The Williston Northampton School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
(17)
1841Year Founded
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Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
#31(T31–T42)Pickering College
Gr: 9-12
we are not formally a Quaker school today
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
(1)
1842Year Founded
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Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 800-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
#31(T31–T42)Saint James School
Gr: 8-12
Episcopal
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
1842Year Founded
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St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
#31(T31–T42)St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
(3)
1842Year Founded
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Raleigh, NC
#31(T31–T42)Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(1)
1842Year Founded
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Miss Porter's School Photo
#35(T35–T43)Miss Porter's School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
(5)
1843Year Founded
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Stuart Hall School Photo - Students socialize between classes in the historic arcade
#36(T36–T45)Stuart Hall School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
Episcopal
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
1844Year Founded
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Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo - Wyoming Seminary's athletic success stretches across all three seasons of competition. The Blue Knights field hockey team won their seventh state championship in 2018, while the wrestling team is ranked No. 2 in the country. Sem offers 22 varsity sports, including rowing and girls wrestling.
#36(T36–T45)Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Gr: 9-12, PG
201 N. Sprague Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2160
(5)
1844Year Founded
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Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 220 consists of day students and boarding students from 19 states and 16 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
#38(T38–T46)Tilton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
1845Year Founded
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Blair Academy Photo
#39(T39–T48)Blair Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
1848Year Founded
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Proctor Academy Photo - A community built on authentic relationships.
#39(T39–T48)Proctor Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
(12)
1848Year Founded
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The Frederick Gunn School Photo - The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 315 students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year located in Washington, Connecticut.
#41(T41–T49)The Frederick Gunn School
Gr: 9-12, PG
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
1850Year Founded
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Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
#42(T42–T51)Buffalo Seminary
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls (non-sectarian)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
1851Year Founded
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Hill School Photo - The Hill School sets a high standard for students in their dress and appearance to express pride in themselves and their respect for one another. Academic Dress is worn throughout the academic day whenever students are in an academic or public area, chapel services, sit-down meals, required evening performance, or any other designated occasion.
#42(T42–T51)Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(8)
1851Year Founded
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!
#44(T44–T52)Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
1852Year Founded
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Grier School Photo
#45(T45–T53)Grier School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(6)
1853Year Founded
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Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
#46(T46–T54)Saint Stanislaus High School
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
1854Year Founded
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Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
#47(T47–T55)Wayland Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
(4)
1855Year Founded
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St. Paul's School Photo - SPS 1
#48(T48–T56)St. Paul's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal tradition
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
(3)
1856Year Founded
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Lake Forest Academy Photo - Lake Forest Academy's 435 students are from 15 states and 35 countries. LFA is commited to diversity and inclusion; our student body includes 25% international students, 34% domestic students of color, and 33% of students receive financial aid.
#49(T49–T57)Lake Forest Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
(2)
1857Year Founded
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Iolani School Photo
#50(T50–T60)Iolani School
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
The Episcopal Church
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
1863Year Founded
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Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
#50(T50–T60)Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
1000 Green St.
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
1863Year Founded
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Ashburnham, MA
#52(T52–T65)Cushing Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
(2)
1865Year Founded
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St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
#52(T52–T65)St. Mark's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
(7)
1865Year Founded
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St. Mary's School Photo
#52(T52–T65)St. Mary's School
Gr: 6-12 | 5-12 (day)
Catholic
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
1865Year Founded
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Trinity College School Photo
#52(T52–T65)Trinity College School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
established in the Anglican tradition
55 Deblaquire St N.
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
1865Year Founded
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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.
#56(T56–T66)Fay School
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
(1)
1866Year Founded
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Lyndon Institute Photo
#57(T57–T68)Lyndon Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
1867Year Founded
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Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields School`s Mission is to embrace each student`s authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose.
#57(T57–T68)Oldfields School
Gr: 8-12, PG
All-girls (non-sectarian)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
(12)
1867Year Founded
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St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the Tri-Tree Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
#59(T59–T69)St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
Episcopal
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
(6)
1868Year Founded
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Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Since 1869, our mission has been to inspire intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that students realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
#60(T60–T71)Oregon Episcopal School
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
1869Year Founded
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Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Our challenging and supportive learning environment encourages appropriate risk-taking by providing a safe space for making mistakes. Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
#60(T60–T71)Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
(15)
1869Year Founded
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The Webb School Photo
#62(T62–T72)The Webb School
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(10)
1870Year Founded
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Stanstead,
#63(T63–T74)Stanstead College
Gr: 7-12, PG
450 Dufferein
Stanstead, Canada 05830
(819) 876-2223
(2)
1872Year Founded
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Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club
#64(T64–T76)Academy of the Holy Family
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
1874Year Founded
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Loomis Chaffee Photo - Loomis` beautiful 300-acre campus is located at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers in Windsor, Connecticut. Affectionately referred to as the Island, Loomis is within walking distance of the town`s center, Amtrak train station, and other areas of interest.
#64(T64–T76)Loomis Chaffee
Gr: 9-12, PG
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400
(30)
1874Year Founded
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Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
#66(T66–T78)Perkiomen School
Gr: 6-12, PG
Independent
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
(5)
1875Year Founded
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Wasatch Academy Photo - Wasatch Academy is located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, a quiet, mountain-valley town boasting a reputation for clean air, starry night skies, and safety. The campus is a 90-minute scenic drive from Salt Lake City International airport.
#66(T66–T78)Wasatch Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
120 South 100 West
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
(4)
1875Year Founded
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Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
#68(T68–T83)Miller School of Albemarle
Gr: 8-12, PG
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
1878Year Founded
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Oak Hill Academy Photo
#68(T68–T83)Oak Hill Academy
Gr: 8-12
Baptist-affiliated
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(1)
1878Year Founded
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Fishburne Military School Photo
#70(T70–T87)Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
1879Year Founded
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Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
#70(T70–T87)Holderness School
Gr: 9-12, PG
Episcopal
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
(8)
1879Year Founded
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Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
#70(T70–T87)Northfield Mount Hermon
Gr: 9-12, PG
secular
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
(14)
1879Year Founded
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The King's Academy Photo
#73(T73–T89)The King's Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
1880Year Founded
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Dana Hall School Photo - The Dana Hall Dragons are ready to roar.
#74(T74–T90)Dana Hall School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(6)
1881Year Founded
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Shady Side Academy Photo - Rowe Hall is the Senior School's main academic building residing at the heart of its 130 acre campus which feels like a small college. The campus also includes 2 dormitories, dedicated buildings for the visual and performing arts, an extensive athletic complex and ice rink, and in 2018 the McIlroy Center for Science and Innovation.
#75(T75–T91)Shady Side Academy
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
(1)
1883Year Founded
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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
#76(T76–T94)St. John's Northwestern Academies
Gr: 6-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
1884Year Founded
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The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 250 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
#77(T77–T96)The Cambridge School of Weston
Gr: 9-12, PG
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
(15)
1886Year Founded
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#78(T78–T97)Subiaco Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
(1)
1887Year Founded
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The Kiski School Photo - Kiski's outdoor classroom and project-based learning culture gives boys the opportunity to get out of traditional four-walled classrooms and experience the beautiful scenery that Western Pennsylvania autumn offers! With our dedicated STEAM and Makerspace areas, young men get to roll up their sleeves and enjoy hands-on learning!
#79(T79–T99)The Kiski School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
1888Year Founded
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Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
#79(T79–T99)Westminster School
Gr: 9-12, PG
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
(10)
1888Year Founded
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Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
#81(T81–T105)Hoosac School
Gr: 8-12, PG
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
(1)
1889Year Founded
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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.
#81(T81–T105)Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(6)
1889Year Founded
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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.
#81(T81–T105)New York Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
1889Year Founded
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Ridley College Photo - Experience Canada! As part of our Duke of Edinburgh program, students can go dogsledding up North, ride horses in Pennsylvania and canoe in Algonquin park! Camp out under the clear starry skies and cook food by the fire.
#81(T81–T105)Ridley College
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
2 Ridley Road
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
(5)
1889Year Founded
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The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.
#81(T81–T105)The Thacher School
Gr: 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
(26)
1889Year Founded
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#81(T81–T105)Woodberry Forest School
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
(2)
1889Year Founded
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Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
#87(T87–T110)Choate Rosemary Hall
Gr: 9-12, PG
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
1890Year Founded
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The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
#87(T87–T110)The MacDuffie School
Gr: 6-12, PG
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
(1)
1890Year Founded
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Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
#87(T87–T110)Saint Bede Academy
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
1890Year Founded
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The Taft School Photo - Our beautiful campus features facilities that rival those of many small colleges, including a library with 55,000 print volumes; a 45,000 square foot science and mathematics building; two theaters; two ice hockey rinks; and an 18-hole golf course.
#87(T87–T110)The Taft School
Gr: 9-12, PG
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700
(3)
1890Year Founded
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Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
#91(T91–T114)Ashbury College
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(4)
1891Year Founded
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#91(T91–T114)New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
1891Year Founded
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Cullman, AL
#91(T91–T114)St. Bernard Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12
Roman Catholic
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
1891Year Founded
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
#94(T94–T116)Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (non-sectarian)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(18)
1892Year Founded
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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.
#94(T94–T116)Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
United Methodist-affiliated
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
1892Year Founded
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Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
#96(T96–T121)Baylor School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
1893Year Founded
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George School Photo
#96(T96–T121)George School
Gr: 9-12
Quaker
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
(9)
1893Year Founded
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#96(T96–T121)Mercersburg Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
(20)
1893Year Founded
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Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
#96(T96–T121)Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Gr: 9-12, PG
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
(3)
1893Year Founded
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Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's campus was built to promote community and collaboration.
#100(T100–T124)Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
1894Year Founded
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