Boarding School Review - Established 2003
Southern Preparatory Academy
New York Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy

Smallest Student Body

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the smallest student bodies (2026).
School size comparisons are based on overall population of the school, not the number of boarding students at the school.
The balance between boarders and day students can also be another factor to consider when looking at school size.
Southern Preparatory Academy
New York Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Massanutten Military Academy
Fishburne Military School
Hargrave Military Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academies
Missouri Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy
Camden Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy
Army and Navy Academy
New Mexico Military Institute
# Students Range: 110 871 Avg. # Students: 256

Smallest Student Body

Among Military Schools (out of 16 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Camp Hill, AL
#1Southern Preparatory Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys (non-denominational)
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
(3)
110# 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.
#2(T2–T3)New York Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
120# Students
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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!
#2(T2–T3)Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
120# 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.
#4(T4–T5)Massanutten Military Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(5)
140# Students
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Fishburne Military School Photo
#5(T5–T6)Fishburne Military School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
150# 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.
#6(T6–T7)Hargrave Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Christian)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
171# 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–T8)St. John's Northwestern Academies
Gr: 6-12, PG
Episcopal
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
(4)
174# 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.
#8(T8–T9)Missouri Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(6)
220# 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–T10)Valley Forge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
(2)
250# Students
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Harlingen, TX
#10(T10–T11)Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
261# Students
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Riverside Military Academy Photo
#11(T11–T12)Riverside Military Academy
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
(5)
290# 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.
#12(T12–T13)Randolph-Macon Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG
United Methodist-affiliated
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
292# Students
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Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
#13(T13–T15)Camden Military Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (non-sectarian)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(18)
300# 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.
#13(T13–T15)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)
300# Students
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Army and Navy Academy Photo
#15(T15–T16)Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (secular)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(4)
320# Students
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - Cadets forge lifelong friendships at NMMI.
#16(T16–T17)New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
(7)
871# Students
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