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Best Military Boys Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 military boys schools serving 2,245 students located throughout the United States and Canada.

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Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Camden Military Academy Photo - TEAMWORK!! A lesson better learned outside the classroom. Involvement in extra curricular activities (clubs, sports or band) is not an option because these activities often teach valuable life lessons.

Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Alabama's Military School for Boys - Since 1898

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Army and Navy Academy Photo

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Camden Military Academy Photo - TEAMWORK!! A lesson better learned outside the classroom. Involvement in extra curricular activities (clubs, sports or band) is not an option because these activities often teach valuable life lessons.

Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Alabama's Military School for Boys - Since 1898

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Top Military Boys Schools (2026)

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Location

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Army and Navy Academy

(secular)

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2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed

Camden Military Academy

(non-sectarian)

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520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001

Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Fishburne Military School

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225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

Fork Union Military Academy

(Baptist General Association of Virginia)

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PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205

Gr: 7-12, PG | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed

Hargrave Military Academy

(Christian)

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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

Marine Military Academy

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320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006

Gr: 7-12, PG | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

Missouri Military Academy

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776

Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed

Riverside Preparatory Academy

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2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338

Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

Southern Preparatory Academy

(non-denominational)

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174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202

Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Valley Forge Military Academy

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399

Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 78% Tuition listed

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