Shawnigan Lake School Photo - The entire school gathers daily for sit-down meals in Marion Hall. This architecturally stunning facility allows for students and staff to share a family-style dining experience.

Best Crew Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 52 boarding schools offering crew as an interscholastic sport, serving 28,111 students.

Top Crew Boarding Schools (2026)

Ashbury College Photo - Founded in 1891, Ashbury College is a proud international school in the heart of Canada's capital.
Gr: 9-12 | 4-12 (day) | 750 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
362 Mariposa Avenue
Ottawa, Canada K1M 0T3
(613) 749-9630
(4)
Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,050 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
Berkshire School Photo - The Soffer Athletic Center houses 10 squash courts, a dance studio, locker rooms, and meeting and office spaces. In addition, the 50,000 square-foot facility features two basketball and volleyball courts, a 25-foot climbing wall, and a fully-equipped strength and conditioning area.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 425 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 20%
Tuition listed
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
(17)
Blair Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 15%
Tuition listed
2 Park St
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-2009
(9)
Jacksonville, FL
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 1,756 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 34%
Tuition listed
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 19 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Brentwood College School Photo - Brentwood College School is a university prep boarding school located on the west coast of Canada, in Mill Bay, BC. Our spectacular oceanfront campus sets the backdrop for a modern education guided by a unique timetable that gives students unrivalled opportunities in academics, athletics, and arts.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day) | 535 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Tuition listed
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC V8H 1K8, Canada 1
(250) 743-5521
(1)
Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
(10)
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. ..
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-girls (non-sectarian)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 332 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
Catholic heritage
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3832
(1)
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 859 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
Tuition listed
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
Cranbrook Schools Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
Tuition listed
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
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.
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
Tuition listed
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
(21)
Darlington School Photo - Darlington's expansive curriculum includes unique offerings such as Robotics, which is supported by a MakerSpace.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 750 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
Tuition listed
1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
(11)
Deerfield Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 653 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 13%
Tuition listed
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
(14)
Dublin School Photo - There`s dramatic beauty that is apparent on your first visit to Dublin. Surrounded by unspoiled forests, pristine lakes and Mt. Monadnock - the most climbed mountain in the world, our 500-acre campus supports a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, artists and athletes.
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
Tuition listed
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(1)
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School, located in the beautiful town of Hardwick, Massachusetts, is a traditional New England boarding school set on a 300-acre campus.
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Tuition listed
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
(2)
Emma Willard School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 356 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
(9)
Episcopal High School Photo - EHS
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1200 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 933-4062
(12)
Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 210 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
(6)
The Hun School of Princeton Photo - Preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 675 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
(1)
The Knox School Photo - The Knox School is a premier boarding and day school located on 35 acres of waterfront property along the North Shore of Long Island. Accessible to New York City, JFK International Airport, and the Ferry to Connecticut.
Gr: 6-12, PG | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(1)
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus. At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 193 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
Lawrenceville School Photo - The Bowl is an iconic spot on campus and is the natural gathering place for ninth grade students, who live on either side of The Bowl
Gr: 9-12, PG | 822 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 18%
Tuition listed
2500 Main Street
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
(6)
The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
Gr: 6-12, PG | 275 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
(1)
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 994 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
Middlesex School Photo - English Class
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 18%
Tuition listed
non-sectarian
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
(29)
Miss Porter's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
All-girls
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
(5)
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 | 630 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
secular
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
(14)
Northwood School Photo
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
(1)
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 | 1,169 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 13%
Tuition listed
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
(16)
Exeter, NH
Gr: 9-12, PG | 1,106 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
Tuition listed
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 777-3437
(29)
Pomfret School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 963-6120
(8)
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