St. Timothy's School Photo - The Commons is equal parts living room and dining room. The newest building on campus, the Commons is a gathering space that houses the dining hall and the new Redlands Cafe.

Best Mid-Atlantic Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 19,024 students located throughout Mid-Atlantic.

Best Mid-Atlantic Boarding Schools (2026)

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)
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)
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
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
Gr: 8-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 323 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Chatham Hall Photo - Our students thrive in a dynamic environment designed specifically for their success.
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Tuition listed
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
(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)
Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne Military School is the smallest all-boys military boarding school in Virginia. Our cadets come from 18 different states and 4 countries. Located in Waynesboro VA, Fishburne continues to be a pillar of all-boys education since Fishburne's founding in 1879.
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 95 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
All-boys
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
(7)
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 330 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(6)
Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(9)
Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 548 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
George School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
Quaker
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
(9)
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo - The Yard is the heart of campus where the students pass between classes, and meet up for clubs and spirit events.
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
10900 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 214-1215
(3)
Grier School Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day) | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(6)
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Christian)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
(6)
The 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.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 527 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(8)
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
(1)
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 Kiski School Photo - Beginning in 2024, Kiski will offer co-education, extending our outstanding opportunities and unique educational environment to both boys and girls.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 205 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
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)
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)
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
1 Morris Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 232-0266
Linden Hall School for Girls Photo
Gr: 6-12, PG | 115 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-girls
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 37%
Tuition listed
All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
(2)
Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy is proud to be one of only 16 co-ed military schools in the country with cadets hailing from 19 different states and 10 countries.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
Tuition listed
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(5)
Mercersburg Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 439 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
(20)
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.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Milton Hershey School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
non-sectarian
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 520-2000
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.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
North Country School Photo - Through a variety or teaching methods, hands-on projects, and innovative uses of technology, North Country School students acquire critical academic skills in the humanities, math, sciences and the arts. NCS has high expectations for students, and the school also recognizes that all children learn differently. Each child is challenged according to their ability.
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
North Cross School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 569 students
Student-teacher ratio: 1:8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
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)
Oak Hill Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
Baptist-affiliated
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA?
There are 57 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA?
The average Mid-Atlantic area of the USA boarding school tuition cost is $66,266 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA?
West Nottingham Academy, founded in 1744, is the oldest boarding school in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA.
What boarding school in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA has the lowest acceptance rates?
THINK Global School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (12%) in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA.
What boarding school in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA has the highest average SAT scores?
Ross School has the highest average SAT scores (1575) in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA.
Which boarding schools in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Mid-Atlantic area of the USA include: Solebury School vs. Perkiomen School, Wyoming Seminary Upper School vs. Mercersburg Academy, Solebury School vs. George School

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