10 Best Boarding Schools in the USA

Boarding schools engages students in a challenging environment preparing them for the bright future. Boarding schools teaches the child about several new aspects of life which are necessary in every student’s journey to make a successful career.

Few important reasons are :

1. Independence - Staying away from the home and their loves ones teaches them the responsible attitude towards managing the time, cleaning and the laundry.

2. Cultural diversity - As the children live and learn with different kids coming from different culture, they learn to respect each other

3. Extracurricular activities - Different varieties of activities are available in the boarding schools which develops the physical as well as mental performance of the child preparing them for the future.

4. Learning focus - Children staying together in the same atmosphere learn from the technique of SHOW DON'T TELL making education fun and interesting to grasp.

The best Boarding schools are always recognized for their academic excellence, extra curriculars and their way of teaching in its own unique way.

So, we have complied a group of 10 best boarding schools in US in this one writeup to make it a lot easier for you. They are :

1. Phillips Academy Andover

2. The Hotchkiss School

3. Choate Rosemary Hall

4. Groton School

5. Phillips Exeter Academy

6. The Lawrenceville School

7. St. Paul’s School

8. Noble and Greenough School

9. Deerfield Academy

10. Concord Academy

1. Phillips Academy Andover

This boarding school is situated in Andover, Massachusetts, 25 miles north of Boston. It is founded in 1778 and is famous for as the oldest boarding school in US. It is famous for having an acceptance rate of only 13%.

Tuition Fee	$66,290 per year for boarding students and $51,380 for day students
Acceptance Rate	13%
Average SAT Score	Average SAT Score: 1470
Average ACT Score	Average ACT Score: 33
Senior Class Size	Senior Class Size: 13
Grades Offered	Grades Offered: 9-12, PG

Student to teacher ratio is 7:1. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online application followed by virtual admission interview. It offers various courses in arts, science and humanities.

2. The Hotchkiss School

This boarding school is situated in Lakeville, Connecticut. It was founded in 1891. It is known for enrolling about 600 students from all over the world. It is not only known for its academic but also its competitive sports teams.

Tuition Fee	$66,940 per year for boarding students, and $56,910 for day students
Acceptance Rate	13%
Average SAT Score	1420
Average ACT Score	32
Senior Class Size	12
Grades Offered	9-12, PG

Student to teacher ratio is 7:1. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online form mentioning their interests followed by virtual admission interview and a test. It offers various courses in Classical and Modern Languages, English, Human Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Science, and Visual and Performing Arts.

3. Choate Rosemary Hall

This boarding school is situated in Wallingford, Connecticut. It is known as the best boarding school in US and was founded in 1890. It is known for enrolling about 865 students from all over the world and offering about 23 sports.

Tuition Fee	$65,820 per year for boarding students and $50,910 for day students
Acceptance Rate	18%
Average SAT Score	1443
Average ACT Score	32
Senior Class Size	12
Grades Offered	9-12, PG

Student to teacher is 7:1 and it provides coeducation. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online form followed by virtual admission interview and a standardized test and appear for financial aid thereafter. It offers various courses including signature programs in Advanced Robotics Concentration, Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies, John F. Kennedy Program in Government and Public Service, Arts Concentration, and Science Research Program.

4. Groton School

This boarding school is situated in Groton, Massachusetts. It is known as a very exclusive boarding school in the US and was founded in 1884. It is known for enrolling 380 students from all across the world and offers competitive sports teams and a variety of extracurricular activities.

It has adopted the GRAIN (Groton Affordability and Inclusion) initiative, which makes the school affordable and accessible to a broader range of families.

Tuition Fee	$59,995 per year for boarding students and $46,720 for day students
Acceptance Rate	9%
Average SAT Score	1440
Average ACT Score	33
Senior Class Size	11
Grades Offered	8-12

Student to teacher ratio is 7:1. The process of admission is very systematic. First have to fill up the inquiry form and register for the student-led group campus tour that takes place in the summer, and attend a one-on-one summer admission interview via video chat.

5. Phillips Exeter Academy

This boarding school is situated in Exeter, New Hampshire. It was founded in 1781. It is known for enrolling 1100 students from all across the world. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities.

Tuition Fee	$61,121 per year for boarding students and $47,739 for day students
Acceptance Rate	10%
Average SAT Score	1440
Average ACT Score	33
Senior Class Size	12
Grades Offered	9-12, PG

Student to teacher ratio is 7:1. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online form followed by virtual admission interview and a standardized test and appear for financial aid thereafter. It offers various courses including Art, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Economics, English, Health and Human Development, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Religion, Science, and Theatre and dance. It also offers the Exeter Innovates program, where the student can experiment and create interdisciplinary courses, and the Integrated Studies program, where students can undertake field courses and special projects to explore their personal interests.

6. The Lawrenceville School

This boarding school is situated in the historic town of Lawrenceville in New Jersey. It is known as one of the huge boarding schools and was founded in 1810. It is known for enrolling 820 students from all across the world.

Tuition Fee	$73,220 per year for boarding students, $60,250 for day students
Acceptance Rate	20.5%
Average SAT Score	1490
Average ACT Score	33
Senior Class Size	12
Grades Offered	9-12, PG

Student to teacher ratio is 7.5:1. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online form followed by virtual admission interview and a standardized test and appear for financial aid thereafter. It offers English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Language, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Religion and Philosophy, Science and Visual Arts.

7. St. Paul’s School

This boarding school is situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It was founded in 1856. It is known for enrolling 500 students from all across the world. Its school campus is spread in around 2,000 acres.

Tuition Fee	$62,000 per year
Acceptance Rate	12%
Average SAT Score	1410
Average ACT Score	32
Senior Class Size	11
Grades Offered	9-12

Student to teacher ratio is 5:1. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online form followed by virtual admission interview and a standardized test and appear for financial aid thereafter. It offers Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, and Arts.

8. Noble and Greenough School

This boarding school is situated in Dedham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1866. It is known as one of the finest boarding schools in Massachusetts. The school is popular for its Ice Hockey.

Tuition Fee	$61,700 for boarding students, $55,700 for day students
Acceptance Rate	24%
Average SAT Score	1410
Average ACT Score	33
Senior Class Size	12.5
Grades Offered	7-12

Student to teacher ratio is 6:1. The process of admission is very systematic. Students must submit the online form followed by virtual admission interview and a standardized test and appear for financial aid thereafter.

9. Deerfield Academy

This boarding school is situated in Deerfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1797 and known as one best and oldest private secondary schools in the country.

Tuition Fee	$67,520 for boarding students and $48,850 for day students
Acceptance Rate	16.8%
Average SAT Score	1420
Average ACT Score	32
Senior Class Size	12
Grades Offered	9-12, PG (for boarding students), 7-8 available only for day students

10. Concord Academy

This boarding school is situated in Concord, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1922 and is co-educational with world class faculty.

Tuition Fee	$66,510 for boarding students, $53, 270 for day students
Acceptance Rate	16%
Average SAT Score	1440
Average ACT Score	32
Senior Class Size	12
Grades Offered	9-12

Boarding schools is the pillar of the kid’s life so it should be chosen with utmost care based on the requirements and preferences. Always a thorough check is to be made along with a virtual tour to school is important.

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Madhur Churiwala

Madhur Churiwala is an accomplished English and communicative skills educator with 15 years of experience. She holds a degree of B. ED in English. She started her career as a Fashion Designer but her passion for teaching and interacting with children turned her into a highly skilled educator. Initially she taught in school and then moved onto online teaching platform where she showcased her skills in education. Her way of teaching in fun and playful environment always inspires children to develop a love for learning. Over the years she has developed her passion for writing. As an author, Madhur brings her dedicated educational background to her blogs offering the valuable insights for educators, parents and students alike.

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