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

#51

North Broward Preparatory School

A 5.0 (3 Reviews) Florida

Co-ed $87,625 2046 6-12

#52

The Hun School of Princeton

A New Jersey

Co-ed $83,200 703 9-12, PG

#53

Miss Porter's School

A 5.0 (3 Reviews) Connecticut

All-girls $79,900 350 9-12

#54

The Athenian School

A California

Co-ed $94,550 349 9-12

#55

Virginia Episcopal School

A Virginia

Co-ed $84,000 250 9-12

#56

The Bolles School

A Florida

Co-ed $70,770 1,806 9-12

#57

Woodberry Forest School

A Virginia

All-boys $72,300 389 9-12

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#58

Kimball Union Academy

A New Hampshire

Co-ed $83,300 345 9-12, PG

#59

Cranbrook Schools

A 5.0 (1 Reviews) Michigan

Co-ed $63,000 814 9-12

#60

Cushing Academy

A 5.0 (2 Reviews) Massachusetts

Co-ed $79,980 385 9-12, PG

#61

Holderness School

A New Hampshire

Co-ed $79,400 305 9-12, PG

#62

Windermere Preparatory School

A Florida

Co-ed $87,750 1600 7-12

#63

'Iolani School

A Hawaii

Co-ed $70,100 2265 9-12

#64

The Ethel Walker School

A Connecticut

All-girls $79,900 226 7-12, PG

#65

Baylor School

A Tennessee

Co-ed $79,000 1,114 9-12

#66

The Village School

A Texas

Co-ed $86,230 1891 6-12

#67

Woodside Priory School

A California

Co-ed $98,400 425 9-12

#68

Shady Side Academy

A Pennsylvania

Co-ed $71,300 485 9-12, PG

#69

Thomas Jefferson School

A 5.0 (2 Reviews) Missouri

Co-ed $74,500 72 7-12

#70

Millbrook School

A New York

Co-ed $84,500 330 9-12

#71

Westover School

A 5.0 (7 Reviews) Connecticut

All-girls $78,500 193 9-12

#72

The Grier School

A Pennsylvania

All-girls $72,500 230 7-12

#73

Canterbury School

A 5.0 (1 Reviews) Connecticut

Co-ed $77,650 332 9-12, PG

#74

Portsmouth Abbey School

A Rhode Island

Co-ed $81,330 350 9-12

#75

The Masters School

A 5.0 (7 Reviews) New York

Co-ed $83,350 685 9-12