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Oakwood Friends School
Northwood School
EF Academy Oxford

Largest Student Body

Among "Schools with < 200 Students", view the boarding schools with the largest 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.
Oakwood Friends School
Northwood School
EF Academy Oxford
Westover School
St. Timothy's School
Stuart Hall School
Maharishi School
Wayland Academy
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Foxcroft School
Hargrave Military Academy
Blue Ridge School
Bridgton Academy
Dublin School
Hillside School
Buffalo Seminary
Steamboat Mountain School
West Nottingham Academy
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Chatham Hall
# Students Range: 30 191 Avg. # Students: 119

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Boarding Schools: 63

Largest Student Body

Among Schools with < 200 Students (out of 63 schools)

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Oakwood Friends School Photo - Autumn colors on campus
#1(T1–T3)Oakwood Friends School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
Quaker
22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200
191# Students
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Northwood School Photo
#2(T2–T4)Northwood School
Gr: 9-12, PG
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
(1)
189# Students
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EF Academy Oxford Photo - EF Academy Oxford's is a 20-minute walk from Oxford's city center. Centered around a restored, centuries-old mansion known as Cotuit Hall.
#3(T3–T6)EF Academy Oxford
Gr: 11-12
Pullens Lane Headington
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
(4)
188# Students
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Westover School Photo
#3(T3–T6)Westover School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls
1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
(12)
188# Students
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St. Timothy's School Photo - Completed in 2012, Dixon Hall is our state-of-the-art academic building. The technology-rich facility features the Taft Lecture Hall, the Coleman World Languages and Cultures Center, and a Center for Learning and Teaching.
#5(T5–T8)St. Timothy's School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls (Episcopal)
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
(2)
185# Students
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Stuart Hall School Photo - Students in Old Main Hallway
#5(T5–T8)Stuart Hall School
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
Episcopal
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
185# Students
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Maharishi School Photo
#7(T7–T10)Maharishi School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(2)
184# Students
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Wayland Academy Photo - Wayland Hall, the most historic buildings on campus, currently houses first-year and sophomore boys. The interior was remodeled recently and offers some of the nicest rooms and gathering spaces on any campus in America.
#7(T7–T10)Wayland Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
(4)
184# Students
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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.
#9(T9–T13)Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Gr: 9-12
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
(8)
180# Students
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Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
#10(T10–T16)Foxcroft School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(9)
175# Students
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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.
#11(T11–T18)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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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.
#12(T12–T20)Blue Ridge School
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Non-denominational Christian)
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
(7)
170# Students
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Bridgton Academy Photo
#12(T12–T20)Bridgton Academy
Gr: 12-12, PG
All-boys
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
170# Students
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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.
#14(T14–T22)Dublin School
Gr: 9-12
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(1)
165# Students
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Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.
#14(T14–T22)Hillside School
Gr: 4-9
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
165# Students
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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. ..
#16(T16–T26)Buffalo Seminary
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls (non-sectarian)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
160# Students
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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.
#16(T16–T26)Steamboat Mountain School
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
42605 RCR 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
(5)
160# Students
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West Nottingham Academy Photo - Nestled on 100 acres in northeast Maryland, WNA is geographically situated among Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA New York City, and the Delaware beaches. A campus where students learn and play.
#16(T16–T26)West Nottingham Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
(10)
160# Students
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Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo - Asia Pacific International School (APIS) is a K-12, coed, college-preparatory school with a mission to nurture leaders of the New Pacific Century and bridge the gap between East and West.
#19(T19–T32)Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
Christian
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
(1)
150# Students
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Chatham Hall Photo - Our students thrive in a dynamic environment designed specifically for their success.
#19(T19–T32)Chatham Hall
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
150# Students
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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.
#19(T19–T32)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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Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Stoneleigh-Burnham offers one of the premier equestrian centers among secondary schools in the United States. Our equestrian center is located on campus and every rider, from the complete novice to the advanced jumper, receives personalized instruction from experienced coaches that reflects their interests, goals, and abilities.
#19(T19–T32)Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
(15)
150# Students
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Subiaco Academy Photo - Named by Architecture Digest as one of "The World's Most Beautiful Boarding Schools," the modified Romanesque style architecture was rebuilt in 1959 using native sandstone taken from our own quarries about a mile northeast of the Abbey.
#19(T19–T32)Subiaco Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
(1)
150# Students
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The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
#24(T24–T34)The Orme School
Gr: 8-12, PG
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
(2)
144# Students
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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.
#25(T25–T37)Massanutten Military Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
(5)
140# Students
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Oak Hill Academy Photo
#25(T25–T37)Oak Hill Academy
Gr: 8-12
Baptist-affiliated
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
(1)
140# Students
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St. Thomas More School Photo - Beautiful rural campus located in Eastern Connecticut - just 2.5 hours from NYC.
#27(T27–T39)St. Thomas More School
Gr: 8-12, PG
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
130# Students
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Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - A transformative summer program. Academic growth and summer camp fun!
#27(T27–T39)Wolfeboro Camp School
Gr: 5-12, PG
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
(1)
130# Students
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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.
#29(T29–T40)The Knox School
Gr: 6-12, PG
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
(1)
127# Students
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Ecole d'Humanité Photo
#30(T30–T50)Ecole d'Humanité
Gr: 8-12, PG
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
120# Students
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Marvelwood School Photo - We offer a wide variety of competitive athletics each season.
#30(T30–T50)Marvelwood School
Gr: 9-12, PG
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
(1)
120# Students
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Nancy Campbell Academy Photo
#30(T30–T50)Nancy Campbell Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
Baha’i Inspired
45 Waterloo Street South
Stratford, ON, Canada L0R1B
(519) 272-1900
(2)
120# 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.
#30(T30–T50)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!
#30(T30–T50)Oak Ridge Military Academy
Gr: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
120# Students
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Spring Street International School Photo
#30(T30–T50)Spring Street International School
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
(1)
120# Students
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Lake Wales, FL
#30(T30–T50)The Vanguard School
Gr: 6-12
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
120# Students
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Verde Valley School Photo - World class rock climbing and hundreds of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near our campus keep our afternoon activities program varied and exciting.
#30(T30–T50)Verde Valley School
Gr: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
(12)
120# Students
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Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
#38(T38–T51)Michigan Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
119# Students
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Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Southern Prep Academy offers a college-prep curriculum with a focus on personalized learning and academic excellence. Our diploma options include Standard Diploma, Honors Diploma, College-Bound Diploma with ROTC Option, and Military Diploma.
#39(T39–T56)Southern 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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Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
#40(T40–T62)Besant Hill School
Gr: 9-12, PG
non-sectarian
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
(1)
100# Students
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International School Altdorf Photo
#40(T40–T62)International School Altdorf
Gr: 7-12, PG
St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, Switzerland 6460
0766909288
100# Students
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Oldfields School Photo - Oldfields School`s Mission is to embrace each student`s authentic self, educate through collaboration, empower the individual voice, and inspire confidence and continual growth, leading to a life of purpose.
#40(T40–T62)Oldfields School
Gr: 8-12, PG
All-girls (non-sectarian)
1500 Glencoe Road
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
(443) 662-1009
(12)
100# Students
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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.
#40(T40–T62)St. Margaret's School
Gr: 8-12, PG
All-girls (Episcopal)
PO Box 158, 444 Water Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
(7)
100# Students
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Buxton School Photo - At Buxton, we provide the time, experience, and environment that inspire young people to learn more and go deeper. Our students are doers, both in school and in life. Education at Buxton is not passive; it is a stimulating and constant process of questioning, discovering, synthesizing and sharing.
#44(T44–T64)Buxton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
(1)
90# Students
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Los Olivos, CA
#45(T45–T66)Midland School
Gr: 9-12
PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
(4)
82# Students
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Thomas Jefferson School Photo - TJ sits on 20 picturesque acres in suburban St. Louis, MO.
#46(T46–T67)Thomas Jefferson School
Gr: 7-12
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
(2)
81# Students
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New England Innovation Academy Photo
#47(T47–T69)New England Innovation Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
80# Students
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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.
#48(T48–T70)North Country School
Gr: 4-9
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
78# Students
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Freeman Academy Photo - Chapel at the amphitheater. Our beautiful campus includes an arboretum, lake, biking trail, gazebo and interpretive center.
#49(T49–T73)Freeman Academy
Gr: 7-12 | K-12 (day)
Christian
PO BOX 1000 748 S. Main St.
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
75# Students
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Middlebridge School Photo
#49(T49–T73)Middlebridge School
Gr: 7-12, PG
333 Ocean Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 788-0800
75# Students
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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.
#51(T51–T75)Lake Tahoe Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12, PG
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
70# Students
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A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
#52(T52–T77)A+ World Academy
Gr: 11-12, PG
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
(8)
64# Students
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North Cedar Academy Photo - Welcome to North Cedar Academy!
#53(T53–T78)North Cedar Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
(3)
60# Students
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THINK Global School Photo - THINK Global School is comprised of 30 high school students who hail from all over the world. It's an opportunity to live next to and learn from a truly global student body.
#54(T54–T79)THINK Global School
Gr: 10-12
1460 Broadway Street #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 504-6924
57# Students
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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.
#55(T55–T80)The Greenwood School
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
55# Students
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Northland Scholars Academy Photo
#56(T56–T83)Northland Scholars Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
W10085 Pike Plains Road
Dunbar, WI 54119
(715) 324-6900
50# Students
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Pillsbury College Prep Photo
#56(T56–T83)Pillsbury College Prep
Gr: 6-12
315 South Grove Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200
50# Students
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Wy'East Mountain Academy Photo
#56(T56–T83)Wy'East Mountain Academy
Gr: 7-12, PG
59550 East Highway 26
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-8931
(3)
50# Students
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Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons
#59(T59–T84)Colorado Timberline Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
(4)
46# Students
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Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club
#60(T60–T87)Academy of the Holy Family
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
40# Students
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The Academy at SOAR Photo - Each year the students travel to the FL Keys to get SCUBA certified!
#61(T61–T90)The Academy at SOAR
Gr: 7-12
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
32# Students
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Lustre Christian High School Photo - Lustre Christian High School is located in Lustre, MT.
#61(T61–T90)Lustre Christian High School
Gr: 9-12
Christian high school
4 Lustre High Circle
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
32# Students
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Rock Point School Photo - Engaged learning with hands-on teachers.
#63(T63–T91)Rock Point School
Gr: 9-12, PG
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
30# Students
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