St. Margaret's School Photo - College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative STEAM curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you to navigate the different colleges and degree fields to best prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's.

Best Kayaking Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 boarding schools offering kayaking as an interscholastic sport, serving 11,756 students.

Top Kayaking Boarding Schools (2026)

The Academy at SOAR Photo - Each year the students travel to the FL Keys to get SCUBA certified!
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Tuition listed
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School is for those who dare to be extraordinary. It is a privilege to learn and live at Asheville School, a small and special enclave among ancient mountains.
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
nondenominational Christian heritage
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
(4)
Blue Ridge School Photo - Our beautiful 750 acre campus is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a lovely 30 minute drive from Charlottesville Virginia. We take full advantage our location to help boys channel their energy, hone their leadership skills, foster respect for the environment, enhance their self esteem, and learn the value of teamwork.
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denominational Christian)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
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)
Christ School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Episcopal Church)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Gr: 4-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1,900 students
Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
(8)
Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons
Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
(4)
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 Greenwood School Photo - Here in Putney, Vermont, The Greenwood School is surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers enjoyed by faculty and students during the fall and spring seasons.
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avg. class size: 4 students
Acceptance rate: 20%
Tuition listed
All-boys
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Iolani School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,200 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
The Episcopal Church
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
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)
Lake Tahoe Preparatory School Photo - Lake Tahoe Preparatory School is a co-ed boarding school offering daily adventure, opportunities for winter sports at Palisades Tahoe, and college-prep academics in a supportive academic setting.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 70 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
Maine Central Institute Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
295 Main Street
Pittsfield, ME 04967
(207) 487-2282
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) | 714 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 13%
Tuition listed
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
(8)
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)
Proctor Academy Photo - Students discover their sense of belonging on Proctor's beautiful New Hampshire campus, where our close-knit community helps each individual understand who they are and who they can become.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 390 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 43%
Tuition listed
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
(12)
St. Margaret's School Photo - College Preparedness: Challenge yourself with a collaborative STEAM curriculum and rigorous academics, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses to start earning college credit. Our college counselor will help you to navigate the different colleges and degree fields to best prepare you for life after graduation from St. Margaret's.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 80 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
(7)
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) | 1,000 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(1)
Shawnigan Lake School Photo - At Shawnigan, the journey always begins and ends with the individual. No two young people are the same, and the art of a boarding school like ours is to cultivate their unique talents while teaching them to learn together, to work together, to play together and to live together.
Gr: 8-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
1975 Renfrew Road
Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada V0R2W1
(250) 743-6207
(2)
Steamboat Mountain School Photo - Students travel to southeastern Utah to develop their skills on a more extended and extensive trip. Students backpack, kayak, canyoneer, rock climb, canoe, and mountain bike as they learn about the geology, leadership, and survival skills.
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
42605 RCR 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
(5)
Stevenson School Photo - Stevenson is a coeducational, grades 912 day and boarding school located in Pebble Beach, California, on the scenic Monterey Peninsula.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 510 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
(11)
Sun Valley Community School Photo - Students from around the nation and world come to Sun Valley Community School in Sun Valley, Idaho, to fulfill their potential and pursue their passions.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 435 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Tuition listed
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960
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.
Gr: 7-12 | 4-12 (day) | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
(2)
The Webb School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(10)

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