Oldest Founding Date

Among "Schools with 400+ Students", 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).
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
Phillips Academy Andover
Georgetown Preparatory School
Fryeburg Academy
Lawrence Academy
Deerfield Academy
Milton Academy
Lawrenceville School
The Linsly School
Foxcroft Academy
Western Reserve Academy
Worcester Academy
Episcopal High School
St. Johnsbury Academy
Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Blair Academy
The Hill School
St. Paul's School
Year Founded Range: 1763 2012 Avg. Year Founded: 1896

Oldest Founding Date

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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.
Gr: 9-12
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
(8)
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
(16)
Exeter, NH
Gr: 9-12, PG
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
(29)
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.
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(3)
Fryeburg Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
(1)
Lawrence Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
(1)
Deerfield Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
(14)
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.
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
(8)
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)
Gr: 9-12, PG
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
(6)
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).
#10(T10–T12)The Linsly School
Gr: 7-12 | 5-12 (day)
60 Knox Lane
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-1436
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
#11(T11–T14)Foxcroft Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
(1)
Hudson, OH
Gr: 9-12, PG
non-sectarian
115 College Street
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 650-9717
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.
#13(T13–T17)Worcester Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
(1)
Episcopal High School Photo - Football
#14(T14–T19)Episcopal High School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
(12)
St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
#15(T15–T20)St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
(3)
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG
201 N. Sprague Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2160
(5)
Blair Academy Photo
#17(T17–T22)Blair Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
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.
#18(T18–T23)Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(8)
St. Paul's School Photo - SPS 1
#19(T19–T24)St. Paul's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal tradition
325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 229-4700
(3)
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.
#20(T20–T25)Lake Forest Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
(2)
Iolani School Photo
#21(T21–T27)Iolani School
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day)
The Episcopal Church
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
St. Mary's School Photo
#22(T22–T30)St. Mary's School
Gr: 6-12 | 5-12 (day)
Catholic
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Trinity College School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
established in the Anglican tradition
55 Deblaquire St N.
Port Hope, Canada L1A4K7
(905) 885-3209
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.
#24(T24–T31)Fay School
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
(1)
Lyndon Institute Photo
#25(T25–T32)Lyndon Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
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.
#27(T27–T35)Loomis Chaffee
Gr: 9-12, PG
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400
(30)
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG
secular
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
(14)
Dana Hall School Photo - The Dana Hall Dragons are ready to roar.
#29(T29–T39)Dana Hall School
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(6)
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.
#30(T30–T40)Shady Side Academy
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
(1)
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.
#31(T31–T42)Ridley College
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
2 Ridley Road
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
(5)
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
#32(T32–T44)Choate Rosemary Hall
Gr: 9-12, PG
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
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.
#32(T32–T44)The Taft School
Gr: 9-12, PG
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700
(3)
Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
#34(T34–T47)Ashbury College
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day)
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(4)
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
#36(T36–T50)Baylor School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
George School Photo
#36(T36–T50)George School
Gr: 9-12
Quaker
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
(9)
Mercersburg Academy Photo
#36(T36–T50)Mercersburg Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
(20)
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
#39(T39–T51)Culver Academies
Gr: 9-12
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
(21)
Middlesex School Photo - English Class
#40(T40–T52)Middlesex School
Gr: 9-12
non-sectarian
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
(29)
Branksome Hall Photo
#41(T41–T55)Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
Presbyterian
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
(1)
Wisconsin Lutheran High School Photo - Wisconsin Lutheran High School's graduates are accepted to the nation's most prestigious schools, including Harvard College, Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, New York University, Boston College, Villanova University, University of Miami, Purdue University, Rutgers University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Chicago
Gr: 9-12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
330 N. Glenview Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 453-4567
(2)
Darlington School Photo - Darlington's expansive curriculum includes unique offerings such as Robotics, which is supported by a MakerSpace.
#44(T44–T57)Darlington School
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
(11)
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit for them and to make sure they are best prepared for the application and the financial aid processes.
#44(T44–T57)McCallie School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
All-boys (Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(1)
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
#47(T47–T60)Berkshire School
Gr: 9-12, PG
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
(17)
Milton Hershey School Photo
#48(T48–T62)Milton Hershey School
Gr: PK-12
non-sectarian
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 520-2000
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.
#48(T48–T62)Tallulah Falls School
Gr: 7-12 | 4-12 (day)
Non-denom. / Christian
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
(2)
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.
Gr: 6-12
All-boys (Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
St. Anne's-Belfield School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
nondenominational
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Princeton, NJ
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
(1)
Shawnigan Lake, BC,
#54(T54–T68)Shawnigan Lake School
Gr: 8-12
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
(250) 743-6207
(2)
Cranbrook Schools Photo
#55(T55–T70)Cranbrook Schools
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
The Webb Schools Photo - Webb enjoys a 100% admit rate to selective 4-year colleges and universities.
#55(T55–T70)The Webb Schools
Gr: 9-12
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
(29)
Brentwood College School Photo - Crooks Hall, our oceanfront dining room and student services centre, is designed to be a warm, welcoming, west coast style facility, which is student friendly and environmentally responsible.For students, it is a one-stop social experience and the heart of campus where everyone can eat, relax, socialize, buy school supplies, pick up laundry, and host meetings.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day)
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
(1)
Avon, CT
#58(T58–T72)Avon Old Farms School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
(6)
St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day)
All-boys (Anglican tradition)
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 221-3890
Jacksonville, FL
#60(T60–T74)The Bolles School
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.
#61(T61–T75)North Cross School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
Episcopal
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
(1)
Stevenson School Photo
#63(T63–T77)Stevenson School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
(11)
TASIS The American School in Switzerland Photo - Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, our global village comprises 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the Campo Science Center, completed in 2014.
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
Via Collina d'Oro
Montagnola, Switzerland 6926
41919605151
North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
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.
#66(T66–T81)St. Croix Academy
Gr: 6-12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS)
1200 Oakdale Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Gr: 4-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
Saint Andrew's School Photo
#68(T68–T85)Saint Andrew's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal tradition
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
(3)
Interlochen Arts Academy Photo - Music students study in the state-of-the-art Music Center, which features two large ensemble rehearsal halls, nine ensemble rooms, 25 teaching studios, a recording studio, and more.
Gr: 9-12, PG
4000 J Maddy Pkwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
The Athenian School Photo
#70(T70–T88)The Athenian School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
(1)
The Village School Photo - The Village School boarding students reside in on-campus dormitories. We take pride in providing a safe, nurturing living environment.
#71(T71–T91)The Village School
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Landmark School Photo - Beautiful Coastal Campus
#72(T72–T92)Landmark School
Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day)
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
(2)
Sun Valley, ID
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
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.
#74(T74–T94)IMG Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
(2)
Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College
Gr: 9-12
1003 Main Street West
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
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.
#76(T76–T97)Bodwell High School
Gr: 8-12
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
#77(T77–T98)The Brook Hill School
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
non-denominational, conservative, evangelical, Christian tradition
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
(3)
Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
(1)
New York, NY
Gr: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
1 Morris Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Jeju-do,
#80(T80–T102)Branksome Hall Asia
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000

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