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Portsmouth Abbey School Photo

The Ethel Walker School Photo - Seniors on Graduation - Seniors pose in front of the Chapel steps for a fun photo in celebration of their graduation.

Rectory School Photo - Our March Experiential Learning Program (MELP) is a signature week of exploration outside the classroom. Among the 20 possibilities are trips to the Rio Grande, New Orleans, Washington DC, or making African drums, glass mosaics, and rowboats. Rectory students have many opportunities to learn.

Stevenson School Photo - Outdoor Education: Afternoon surfing, day hikes, weekend camping trips, and an 11-day wilderness trek introduce students to the wilderness environment while emphasizing the development of a positive attitude toward challenging situations.

The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.

Grier School Photo

The Village School Photo - The Village School is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas, and hosts a vibrant international population which enriches the school community with a global perspective.

St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - Our 2100 acre campus is located in Middletown, DE just a short drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Loomis Chaffee Photo - Collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication - four competencies in which all Loomis students become skilled practitioners.

Baylor School Photo - Baylor has six dormitories, each with its own unique amenities: gorgeous views of the Tennessee River, stone patios, TV and study lounges, faculty families, and dozens of friendly housemates. Overall, Baylor has 200 boarding students from 24 states and 18 countries.

Foxcroft Academy Photo - Foxcroft Academy... 1st chartered school in Maine (est. 1823)

The Ethel Walker School Photo - Seniors on Graduation - Seniors pose in front of the Chapel steps for a fun photo in celebration of their graduation.

Rectory School Photo - Our March Experiential Learning Program (MELP) is a signature week of exploration outside the classroom. Among the 20 possibilities are trips to the Rio Grande, New Orleans, Washington DC, or making African drums, glass mosaics, and rowboats. Rectory students have many opportunities to learn.

Stevenson School Photo - Outdoor Education: Afternoon surfing, day hikes, weekend camping trips, and an 11-day wilderness trek introduce students to the wilderness environment while emphasizing the development of a positive attitude toward challenging situations.

The Brook Hill School Photo - Award-winning orchestra, choir, and visual arts programs.

The Village School Photo - The Village School is located in the Energy Corridor of Houston, Texas, and hosts a vibrant international population which enriches the school community with a global perspective.

St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - Our 2100 acre campus is located in Middletown, DE just a short drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Loomis Chaffee Photo - Collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication - four competencies in which all Loomis students become skilled practitioners.

Baylor School Photo - Baylor has six dormitories, each with its own unique amenities: gorgeous views of the Tennessee River, stone patios, TV and study lounges, faculty families, and dozens of friendly housemates. Overall, Baylor has 200 boarding students from 24 states and 18 countries.

Top Orchestra Boarding Schools (2026)

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Baylor School

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171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902

Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed

The Brook Hill School

(non-denominational, conservative, evangelical, Christian tradition)

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1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000

Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 71% Tuition listed

The Ethel Walker School

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230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200

Gr: 7-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 47% Tuition listed

Foxcroft Academy

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975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664

Gr: 9-12, PG | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 62% Tuition listed

Grier School

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2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000

Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day) | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed

Loomis Chaffee

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4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6400

Gr: 9-12, PG | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 18% Tuition listed

Miss Porter's School

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60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530

Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed

Oakwood Friends School

(Quaker)

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22 Spackenkill Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 462-4200

Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Portsmouth Abbey School

(Catholic)

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285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248

Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 31% Tuition listed

Rectory School

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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

St. Andrew's School, DE

(Episcopal)

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350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231

Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 22% Tuition listed

Stevenson School

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3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309

Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

The Village School

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13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900

Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed

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