Mid-atlantic boarding schools

 Founded in 1848,school in northwest New Jersey, located 65 miles from New York City. As members of an inclusive, vibrant community, 460 students pursue a superior college preparatory education and explore their passions in the arts, athletics, academics and service. Strong faculty-student relationships foster personalized learning opportunities and academic achievement, while our cross-curricular public speaking and leadership programs teach students to advocate for themselves and others. Blair graduates are empowered to become persons of great accomplishment and character who distinguish themselves at top colleges and as leaders in their professions and communities. Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school.

Co-ed. 9-12. Blairstown, NJ

 At Chatham Hall, we believe that when a young woman steps beyond the boundary of her own comfort zone, she realizes the true power of her potential.

Every day across campus, you’ll discover your individual passions, learn to balance joy with challenge, gratitude with ambition, and to champion each other as you begin to weave together informed perspectives that will make up your worldview.

With endless opportunities illuminated before you, you’ll feel confident taking the first steps toward a life that is all your own.

All girls. 9-12. Chatham, VA

Christchurch School is a co-ed, boarding and day school for students in grades 9 - 12. We are located on 125 acres on the Rappahannock River in Virginia, approximately 1 hour from Richmond, Virginia and 2 1/2 hours from Washington DC.

Christchurch has a diverse population of day and boarding students - our students are from 21 countries and 16 states in the US. We win state athletic championships most years and were the National Team Racing Sailing Champions in 2019. Our arts program offers various classes and activities, including 3 plays each year.

The school was founded as an Episcopal school with a strong moral base. We offer a place-based academic curriculum as well as artistic, athletic and co-curricular activities. Students learn life skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, problem solving, and working in groups -- skills that they can apply to their life, both in school and in the working world after university. We have a strong Learning Skills Program with various levels of support for students who learn differently.

Christchurch uses the river as a teaching tool, as well as for recreation, and we offer trips abroad each year to learn and grow. Christchurch School graduates attend top colleges and universities in the US and abroad.

Come set your course at the river!

Co-ed. 9-12. Christchurch, VA

For over a century, Hargrave Military Academy has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing a premier college preparatory education to young men, fostering character development, leadership skills, and academic excellence. Established in 1909, Hargrave has cultivated a unique and supportive learning environment that caters to boys in grades 7-12 and at the postgraduate level. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to inspiring young men to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

With a student body from around the world, Hargrave fosters a culturally rich and inclusive environment. Our boarding program provides students with a safe, structured, and supportive atmosphere where they develop lifelong friendships. Dedicated faculty serve as coaches, mentors, and advisors, fostering strong relationships, and guiding students toward success.

Our comprehensive College Preparatory Program equips young men with the tools they need to excel in college and achieve their personal and professional goals. As a testament to our unparalleled academic and leadership training, Hargrave graduates consistently gain admission to prestigious colleges, universities, and United States service academies.

All boys. 7-12. Chatham, VA

Founded in 1893 in southern Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy is a coed boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and one-year postgraduates. The 300-acre campus is home to 446 students from 32 states and 46 countries who benefit from 160 academic courses, 27 varsity sports teams, a robust performing and fine arts program, a robotics program, an outdoor education program, a global travel program, 50+ student clubs, and more.

From its modest beginnings, Mercersburg has maintained a deep sense of egalitarianism. Students, faculty, and staff cultivate a school community distinguished by acceptance and authenticity rather than pretension and elitism. It’s fundamental to the campus culture, and it elicits the very best in every student.

Above all, Mercersburg believes deeply in its call to “Define Yourself Here.” Students are empowered to discover who they are and to express themselves. They build strength of intellect and strength of character, and they graduate prepared for college, for their careers, and for lives of leadership and service.

Co-ed. 9-12. Mercersburg, PA

  In a community where every student is known and needed, Millbrook prepares its graduates for college and lives of meaning and consequence by instilling the values of respect, integrity, service, stewardship, and curiosity.

Millbrook is the only high school in the world to have an AZA accredited zoo on its campus, and in this unique educational facility students take college-level science electives, including Animal Behavior and Independent Science Research. Millbrook's zoo breeds 11 endangered species, and students are involved in their daily care. Many graduates have gone on to careers in veterinary science, medicine, zoology and marine biology. Millbrook is a certified leader in environmental education and proudly sources 100 percent of its energy from a seven-acre solar field. 

Coed. 9-12. Millbrook, NY

Situated on the banks of the Rappahannock River in Virginia, St. Margaret’s School is an Episcopal boarding and day school for girls in grades 8-12 and
postgraduate. For more than 100 years, St. Margaret’s has welcomed girls from
across the United States and around the world into its Sisterhood. In the last five
years, SMS has had boarding students from Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland,
New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and more.

The school’s one-of-a-kind STREAM curriculum prepares young women with
the skillsets needed in the 21st century by integrating lessons with our Rappahannock River. Environmental science classes work on conducting water testing and study oyster farming while the engineering class learns about solar panels in the school’s new outdoor classroom and dock. The river is also the source of plenty of fun with boating, sailing, tubing, kayaking, and crew.

The school’s The Wheat Center for Innovative Learning and Well-Being
Services is led by a full-time counselor and a staff that help students with mental
wellness and study skills. As much as St. Margaret’s is a college-prep school,
the goal remains that students be prepared for the rigor of life—all its ups and downs. At St. Margaret’s the focus is for girls to be strong in mind, body, and spirit.

All girls. 8-12. Tappahannock, VA

 Stuart Hall is a school steeped in history and tradition, yet we remain progressive and innovative, pushing education to the next frontier as we help each member of the community feel known and loved. We have students from around the world, across the nation, and all of our neighboring cities and counties. We speak a myriad of languages. We celebrate incredible ethnic and socioeconomic diversity. We strive to make the world a better place, encouraging students to contemplate their own unique, compassionate worldview.

Stuart Hall is a place where children and families thrive in a caring, inclusive community; where diversity is a community strength; where academic excellence emphasizes the process of learning over narrowly defined outcomes; and where we focus on mindfulness, wellness, and presence.

We look forward to connecting with you, either virtually or on campus, and learning more about how Stuart Hall can help you achieve your educational goals.

Co-ed. 6-12. Staunton, VA

The Knox School is Long Island’s oldest established, co-educational private school. Their inclusive environment serves grades 6-12 and Post-Graduate, providing students with a broad world perspective and a wide range of skills to prepare them for the next phase of their journeys. At Knox, everyone knows your name, and each student’s potential is unlocked and maximized because of the boundless experiences a Knox education provides. They are proud of their 100% graduate acceptance rate to top four-year universities. Whether you are an aspiring engineer or entrepreneur, artist or architect, performer or physicist, a Knox education unlocks every student’s potential and prepares them for success after high school.

Knox graduates are guided from day one to find a college that is “the perfect fit.” Whether that perfect fit is a large, public university or a small, private, boutique college, art school, or engineering institute, Knox helps students achieve acceptance into their dream colleges. An average of $2.5 million in merit scholarships are offered yearly to their graduating class, which averages no more than 35 students.

Knox is here for the RIGHT reasons - their students. Each and every member of their community has an authentic connection to Knox as a school, and to its students as young people with potential that only a Knox experience can unlock and maximize. They believe that every student has specific strengths and ambitions - and even if they have yet to discover them, they will find them  because Knox exists for student success

Co-ed. 6-PG. St. James, NY

Trinity-Pawling School offers a holistic educational experience to 275 boys, delivering an innovative and ambitious program that cultivates student collaboration, camaraderie, and independent exploration. With over 100 academic courses, 17 AP courses, 13 athletic teams competing in the New England Founders League, and a multitude of extracurricular activities, TPS students have a myriad of opportunities to reimagine and take ownership of their learning. 

Student-centered teaching is at the core of a Trinity-Pawling education and every activity is shaped to the needs of boys in the 21st century. The School’s academic programs are active and applied, packed with opportunities for hands-on learning. Students are supported in their coursework by a vibrant and committed faculty who are experts in boys’ education. TPS is a focused experience for boys, which nurtures a sense of responsibility, self-sufficiency, brotherhood, lifelong friendships, and the discovery of their own gifts and talents.

The next-generation school for boys is here, on a campus that feels warm and welcoming and human-scaled, in an academic community that thinks ahead, looks forward, and makes a transformational difference in the lives of its students. 

All boys. 7-12. Pawling, NY

A distinguished, all-boys, all-boarding institution committed to preparing boys for their future since 1889. At Woodberry Forest, we take pride in nurturing young men and shaping them into well-rounded individuals ready to conquer the challenges of the world. As a parent, you can rest assured that your child will receive the highest quality education and personal development in our supportive and unique community.

Our academic offerings are rooted in the idea that intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity are the best college prep a boy can receive. This creates a curriculum that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Beyond the classroom, our extensive extracurricular programs provide opportunities for students to explore their passions, whether it be through arts, sports, or community service. At Woodberry Forest, we believe in the power of character development, teaching our students essential values such as integrity, empathy, and leadership, which will serve them throughout their lives.

As a student at Woodberry Forest, you will experience a truly enriching and transformative journey. The campus is not just a place for learning; it is a home away from home, where lifelong friendships are formed and memories are cherished. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing individual attention and guidance, ensuring that each student reaches their full potential. Whether you're captivated by history, drawn to the sciences, or intrigued by the arts, Woodberry Forest offers a supportive environment where you can excel in your chosen pursuits and prepare for a successful future.

All boys. 9-12. Woodberry, VA

 You want your son to be a good student, achieving at his highest potential. You want him to develop his leadership skills, to become a man of character and integrity. You want your son to learn values...traditional, Christian, American values.

We can help.

Fork Union Military Academy is one of the leading US college preparatory Christian boarding military schools for boys in grades 7-12 and postgraduate located in Fork Union, Virginia, in the heart of central Virginia.

Fork Union is the kind of school you thought couldn't exist anymore...

We have a system in which performance is honestly measured and success celebrated.

We have an environment in which achievement is respected and peer pressure is a positive force.

We have one of the most diverse student bodies of any school in the nation, and our cadets are bound together by bonds of understanding and friendship that are built on things that are real and strong and true.

Our cadets simply call it "a brotherhood."

All boys. 7-12. Fork Union, VA

  Founded in 1914, Foxcroft School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 and post-graduate with a mission of helping every girl explore her unique voice and develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world. Foxcroft offers 72-76 courses, including 16+ AP classes and 5+ post-AP offerings, and a STEM program that inspires girls to pursue studies in fields where women are underrepresented. Foxcroft fields athletic teams in 9 sports and has a nationally recognized riding program. For more information about the School, visit our website at www.foxcroft.org or call 540.687.5555 

All girls. 9-PG. Middleburg, VA

Co-ed. 8-PG. Charlottesville, VA

  Brave, compassionate, curious, spirited. Girls thrive at Garrison Forest School (GFS), where they can be their authentic selves as they create with purpose, pursue their passions and lead with confidence. Dedicated, highly engaged faculty members know each student and what’s important to her.

Part of a comprehensive curriculum, STEM learning is fully integrated—from Lower School programs focused on financial literacy, tech competency and research, to a partnership with Johns Hopkins University that gives Upper School girls an opportunity to work in research labs alongside Hopkins mentors.

The 110-acre GFS campus gives girls the space to explore, featuring an outdoor classroom for younger students, state-of-the-art athletic fields and an equestrian center that is home to nationally recognized riding and polo programs.

National and international boarding students in grades 8-12 find a welcoming home base and vibrant community where they are supported by on-campus faculty residents.

All girls. 8-12. Owings Mill, MD

 Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8 - PG, first opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. At the Miller School of Albemarle, we're all about unlocking the doors of opportunity for our young people doors that lead to success in college and a productive adult life, doors to which our well-rounded "mind, hands, and heart" program can provide the key. Proud of being a small school with small classes, Miller boasts a vigorous academic college preparatory program.  There is an emphasis on character, honor, and individual responsibility; arts education; community service; and athletics for both boys and girls.

Co-ed. 8-PG. Charlottesville, VA

 Solebury is what school should be.

There is no single way to experience it. But there is a core approach. It starts with respecting students enough to let them plant the seeds of their own education, and then nurturing and cultivating that foundation until it grows into something strong and life-lasting. With 235 students and a student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1, every Solebury student is known and valued. We offer an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. Visit our website to schedule your tour – we look forward to meeting you!

Co-ed. 9-12. New Hope, PA

Opportunity abounds at St. Timothy’s School, the only all-girls high school in the Mid-Atlantic region to offer the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Conveniently located in the heart of Maryland horse country, St. Timothy’s School is only an hour drive from Washington, DC. To visit is to understand why the lush, 145-acre campus was named one of the “Most Beautiful U.S. Campus” by Architectural Digest magazine. Students from 14 states and 19 countries enjoy state-of-the-art classrooms, library, and science laboratories; riding stables with indoor and outdoor training facilities; an arts center with a 320-seat theater, dance studio, and cutting-edge innovation design and 3D printing lab; well-equipped student center, athletics center, workout facility, organic turf field, farm-to-fork dining, and a working, sustainable farm.

At the heart of St. Timothy’s academics is the IB Program, where students are guided by open-ended questions that inspire them to imagine, analyze, and discover. These bold explorations—and the research, writing, and reflection that follow—stretch and sharpen students’ minds in ways that prepare them to succeed in college. Small class sizes and a student-to-teacher ratio of 8 to 1 means that every student is known. The value of our IB Program – known and respected around the world – is especially compelling to college admissions officers. St. Timothy’s academic program is uniquely situated to offer multiple points of entry during the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for ninth and tenth grades as well as at the beginning of eleventh grade for the two-year IB Diploma Program (DP). 

There is something for everyone at St. Timothy’s School to help each girl find a healthy balance with more than 30 student clubs, 12 varsity sports teams, robust dance and theater programs, and an award-winning equestrian program. There is no substitute for walking the campus and meeting St. Timothy’s admissions team, faculty, and students. Discover why St. Timothy’s is so much more than a school – St. Timothy’s is an opportunity! Visit www.stt.org/discover to learn more. 

All girls. 9-12. Stevenson, MD 

 With 260 students and an average class size of 12, VES is intentionally small and selective, allowing us to simultaneously foster independent learning and guided study. 

Beyond gaining essential 21st century skills-like project-based learning, collaborating with peers and solving relevant problems-the majority of VES students stay active on one of our 35 teams across 17 sports, in our many visual and performing arts programs, in leadership roles, service learning and more than 30 special interest clubs.

Among our 40 teaching faculty, 75% hold advanced degrees and 7% hold a doctoral degree, elevating our students` academic experience and expanding the depth and breadth of courses offered.

Students are given the opportunities to challenge themselves to achieve their highest academic potential. VES offers three class levels-Regular, Honors and AP courses. Those who want to go beyond may pursue our Advanced Studies Program.

VES is a safe place in which students and faculty learn to live together with purpose and accountability. Through our four-year, progressive Student and Residential Life Program, VES faculty and outside experts address the challenges teenagers face today, leveraging the latest science about the adolescent brain. Through this program and others-academics, character and spiritual development, advisory, athletics, the arts, and service learning-students engage in real conversations, acquire practical tools and learn how to live happy, joyful and productive lives. And when they graduate, students have the competencies and confidence to go out and take on the world. 

Co-ed. 9-12. Lynchburg, VA

Blue Ridge School is an all-boys, all-boarding college preparatory school in Virginia for grades 9-12. We are near the Shenandoah National Park and the city of Charlottesville, the home of the University of Virginia. We have 180 students from 23 U.S. states, two U.S. territories, and 21 foreign countries. More than 80% of our faculty live on campus, and our classes are small, so teachers have many opportunities to get to know their students well. The student/faculty ratio is 6/1 with an average class size of eight.

Our curriculum is designed to engage boys while offering our students the best possible options to ensure their preparedness for and success in college. As a college prep school, Blue Ridge is proud of our 100% college acceptance rate. Our graduates attend a wide variety of colleges and universities across the United States, from large research universities to highly ranked liberal arts colleges.

Our 750-acre campus is home to a renowned Outdoor Program that fosters a respect for nature and leadership skills that last a lifetime. We offer 14 different sports—from football, basketball, and lacrosse to mountain biking, tennis, and soccer. Our co-curricular programs include programs such as drama, chorus, and robotics. Blue Ridge School also has a strong Honor Code and a Character Education curriculum that provides boys with the foundation for making good decisions in a complex world.

All boys. 9-12. Dyke, VA

 In 1814, Emma Hart Willard established a school for girls to receive a rich educational experience comparable with their brothers. She pioneered girls’ education, focusing on intellectually stimulating and rigorous courses of study. Over 200 years later, Emma Willard School continues to proudly foster a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.

All girls. 9-12. Troy, NY 

Founded in 1842, Saint James School is a coeducational, Episcopal boarding and day school for grades 8-12 located in Hagerstown, Maryland. Situated on a beautiful 1200-acre campus, the school is conveniently located 60 miles from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. It is a home away from home for the 240 students, 75 percent of whom choose to board on campus. Living at Saint James provides a second family composed of friends, teachers, mentors, and coaches who are as invested in your happiness as they are in your academic performance.

Co-ed. 8-12. Hagerstown, MD

Begun in 1926, Gow was the nation’s first school for dyslexics. Many other specialty schools can trace their roots to the groundbreaking work of our founder, Peter Gow, Jr., and Samuel T. Orton. Today their pioneering spirit continues in our experienced teaching team, who are fiercely dedicated to our research-driven remediation program and to their students’ futures. In small classes that foster personalized instruction, students become stronger readers and more confident writers. In fact, confidence is a natural outgrowth of language improvement (usually apparent shortly after arrival) and our culture of success.

We are about college preparation. That’s right. Your family may not be thinking beyond high school now, but we are. Just as Gow students make gains fast, so they keep gaining until they finish—strongly—at Gow and beyond. We pride ourselves on helping students develop what they need academically, socially, and emotionally—strategies to deal with their learning differences, knowledge across our academic curriculum, and qualities such as focus, work ethic, drive, and self-discipline—to go to and through college and achieve their goals.

Gow is about people. Here everyone is treated as equals with unconditional respect and positive regard. We are a warm and united community eager to welcome the next generation.

Co-ed. 6-12. South Wales, NY

The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland is an all-boys independent school serving boys in grades K-12, with an immersive seven-day boarding experience for students in grades 9 - 12. Located on 72 rolling acres of countryside, Boys’ Latin is only 15 minutes from Johns Hopkins University and hospital, thirty minutes from Baltimore Washington International Airport and a little over an hour from Washington DC, providing students the best of both worlds. Boys from across the country and around the world are welcomed into our School, our homes and our hearts. They are given opportunities to pursue their passions, discover new interests and receive world-class instruction from faculty members at the top of their fields. Supported by a tight-knit community, they develop friendships that last a lifetime.

Boys’ Latin provides a challenging academic curriculum and countless opportunities. Perhaps most important, character education is interwoven through every part of a student’s experience. Boys’ Latin students are expected to embody our core values of courage, compassion and integrity in all they do. Whether challenging each other in a coding competition, building a championship-winning robot, collaborating on a multivariate calculus problem or using art to represent a story or perspective, students acquire the critical skills they need to succeed in school and in life. At Boys’ Latin, we leverage the power of a small community to create a big stage for our boys. Unlike larger schools where students compete for limited spots on teams, in plays, or within student government, we create space. Space for boys to explore new talents and pursue their passions, and space for many leaders rather than a few.

Being involved in School life is expected of our boarders, and it is one they embrace. Bringing with them a variety of interests and talents they "jump right in", participating in athletics, the arts and clubs. They build sets for theater productions and cheer loudly in our student section - only some of the ways our boarding students contribute to life at Boys’ Latin.

All Boys. K-12. Baltimore, MD

.At the Linsly School, the family-like atmosphere helps students grow and develop under the guidance of faculty members who know them by name and care about their future. Our strong academic program provides students with an emphasis on foundational skills, a challenging college preparatory curriculum, and a commitment to lifelong learning necessary for success in college and beyond.

With 100% college placement as a primary goal, Linsly's record as an excellent college preparatory academy speaks for itself. We understand that education is more than test scores and college acceptance letters. Every day, our students live many of life's most important principles: responsibility, commitment, time management, sportsmanship, maturity, and even disappointment.

Comprehensive in nature, the Linsly experience extends well beyond the requirements of the classroom. Linsly encourages students to develop their physical skills and realize individual passions through a well-managed program of athletics and extracurricular activities. Linsly’s "no cut & no quit" policy ensures a spot for all students on athletic teams and requires them to honor their commitments. A respect for competition and sportsmanship, an appreciation for sound physical health, and a willingness to persevere through challenges are values promoted throughout Linsly’s athletic program. Complementing the athletic program, Linsly’s clubs, organizations, and performance groups present students with meaningful opportunities to make connections and contribute to the school community.*

All Girls, 5-12. Wheeling, WV