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Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.

Best Junior ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 111 junior boarding schools serving 38,734 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
Junior boarding schools offer boarding opportunities for students grades 8 or lower.
Note that some boarding schools focus exclusively on the junior boarding experience (and offer only junior boarding grades), while other schools offer both junior and college-prep boarding grades.

Top Junior ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Schools (Primary Focus) (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo - The core values and core competencies we promote and the relationships we foster among all members of our diverse community prepare our students to be confident learners and engaged citizens.
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
(2)
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 74% Tuition listed
Fay School
Fay School Photo - Fay School is an independent, co-educational school 25 miles from Boston serving students in kindergarten through grade 9, with boarding available for grades 7-9. Our school is a place of discovery, challenge, collaboration, and growth - a closely-knit learning community where our skillful, dedicated faculty inspires students to achieve excellence in all pursuits.
(1)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School Photo
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Gr: 4-9 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
North Country School
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.
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Gr: 4-9 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Being a member of a large, close-knit community lends itself to increased leadership skills, empathy, and understanding of one's self and those around them.
(2)
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo - Rumsey Hall School campus.
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Gr: 6-9 | PK-9 (day) | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Top Schools Offering Junior ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Grades (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Academy at SOAR
The Academy at SOAR Photo - The Academy at SOAR is an accredited private boarding school. Students will graduate with a high school diploma.
PO Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
(828) 456-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
(10)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
Albert College
Albert College Photo - We are Canada's oldest co-ed boarding and day school, established in 1857. Our Senior School is a beautiful historic building, built in 1923.
(2)
160 Dundas Street West
Belleville, Canada K8P 1A6
(613) 968-5726
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
(4)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
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.
(Christian)
(1)
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Gr: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 90% Tuition listed
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bodwell High School
Bodwell High School Photo - Bodwell High School is located in North Vancouver, overlooking the Vancouver skyline. The modern campus boasts space for 600+ boarders and has extensive facilities throughout.
(17)
955 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7P 3S4
(604) 998-1000
Gr: 8-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
Branksome Hall
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
(4)
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
Branksome Hall Asia
Branksome Hall Asia Photo - Branksome Hall Asia boasts a world-class campus at 24 acres, including Olympic-sized ice rink and swimming pool, 3 Makerspaces with 30 3D printers, 3 boarding houses, a state-of-the-art library, fitness center, soccer pitches, and many more.
234 Global edu-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si
Jeju-do, South Korea 63644
82649025000
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
(Christian)
(3)
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 71% Tuition listed
The Calverton School
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Gr: 8-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
(21)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
CATS Academy Boston
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
(1)
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Chaminade College Preparatory School Photo - Chaminade is located 20 minutes outside of Downtown St. Louis in the lovely, safe, green neighborhood of Creve Coeur. Our 55 acre campus is fun and lively throughout the school year and a wonderful place not only to study and play but also to become part of the family.
(Catholic)
425 South Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
(314) 692-6645
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Christ School
Christ School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Gr: 8-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 67% Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 student Tuition listed
Cotter Schools
Cotter Schools Photo
(Catholic)
1115 West Broadway Street
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-5102
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 93% Tuition listed
Delphian School
Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
(26)
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Gr: 5-12 | PK-12 (day) | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 53% Tuition listed
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School, located in the beautiful town of Hardwick, Massachusetts, is a traditional New England boarding school set on a 300-acre campus.
(2)
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Ecole d'Humanité
Ecole d'Humanité Photo
Gmeindi 318b
Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland 6085
41339729292
Gr: 8-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate: 75% Tuition listed
Chemin de Rovéréaz 20
Lausanne, Switzerland 01012
41216546500
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Gr: 7-12, PG | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 47% Tuition listed
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
(7)
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
(Baptist)
(7)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed
Freeman Academy
Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE
(Christian)
PO BOX 1000 748 S. Main St.
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Gr: 7-12 | K-12 (day) | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Avg. class size: 4 students Acceptance rate: 20% Tuition listed
Grier School
Grier School Photo
(6)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day) | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Hargrave Military Academy
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.
(Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
500 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 869-1572
Gr: 6-12 Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Hoosac School
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
(Episcopal)
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Gr: 8-12, PG | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
IMG Academy
IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
(7)
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, Switzerland 6460
0766909288
Gr: 7-12, PG | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Tuition listed
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