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Top Outdoor Leadership Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 43% Tuition listed
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Gr: 8-12, PG | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students
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