2026 FindingSchool US Private Boarding School Ranking

FindingSchool presents the 2026 edition of its authoritative ranking of American private boarding schools, covering 253 schools. Sub-rankings for boys’ schools, girls’ schools, military schools, and arts schools are also included.

Our evaluation system is based on six key dimensions: Academics, College Matriculation, Extracurricular Activities, Location & Community, FS Reviews, and Asian Student Management. This comprehensive approach provides families with a clear understanding of each school’s strengths and offers trusted guidance for making informed school choices.

Total 25 schools

#26

The Loomis Chaffee School

A+ 5.0 (1 Reviews) Connecticut

Co-ed $80,150 748 9-12, PG

#27

The Hill School

A+ Pennsylvania

Co-ed $78,300 530 9-12, PG

#28

Western Reserve Academy

A+ Ohio

Co-ed $80,000 427 9-12, PG

#29

The Pennington School

A+ 5.0 (6 Reviews) New Jersey

Co-ed $83,433 535 8-12

#30

St. George's School

A+ Rhode Island

Co-ed $79,900 391 9-12

#31

Mercersburg Academy

A+ Pennsylvania

Co-ed $81,600 439 9-12, PG

#32

Williston Northampton School

A+ 4.7 (9 Reviews) Massachusetts

Co-ed $82,700 420 9-12, PG

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#33

Georgetown Preparatory School

A+ Maryland

All-boys $78,015 500 9-12

#34

The Stony Brook School

A+ 5.0 (1 Reviews) New York

Co-ed $76,700 478 7-12

#35

Northfield Mount Hermon School

A+ Massachusetts

Co-ed $79,382 620 9-12, PG

#36

Lake Forest Academy

A+ Illinois

Co-ed $79,775 452 9-12

#37

Westtown School

A+ Pennsylvania

Co-ed $79,500 693 9-12

#38

Stevenson School

A+ 5.0 (2 Reviews) California

Co-ed $85,900 507 9-12

#39

Berkshire School

A+ 5.0 (1 Reviews) Massachusetts

Co-ed $78,800 425 9-12, PG

#40

Culver Academies

A+ Indiana

Co-ed $67,000 830 9-12

#41

The Governor's Academy

A+ 5.0 (4 Reviews) Massachusetts

Co-ed $79,600 408 9-12

#42

The Madeira School

A+ Virginia

All-girls $77,100 338 9-12

#43

Saint Andrew's School

A+ Florida

Co-ed $76,040 641 9-12

#44

Westminster School

A+ Connecticut

Co-ed $80,080 425 9-12, PG

#45

Tabor Academy

A 5.0 (4 Reviews) Massachusetts

Co-ed $79,695 503 9-12

#46

Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science

A New Jersey

Co-ed $69,000 120 9-12

#47

George School

A Pennsylvania

Co-ed $79,900 500 9-12

#48

The Cambridge School of Weston

A Massachusetts

Co-ed $81,700 315 9-12, PG

#49

Brooks School

A Massachusetts

Co-ed $82,650 340 9-12

#50

Pomfret School

A Connecticut

Co-ed $79,500 350 9-12, PG