New England Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 82 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 29,780 students located throughout New England.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 82
  • # Students Served: 29,780
  • Average Tuition: $73,862
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 48%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,292
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 69%
  • % Students Boarding: 66%
  • % International Students: 22%
  • % Students of Color: 27%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 82
  • # Students Served: 29,780
  • Average Tuition: $73,862
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 40%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 48%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,292
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 69%
  • % Students Boarding: 66%
  • % International Students: 22%
  • % Students of Color: 27%

Best New England Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
All-girls (Catholic)
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
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.
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Avon Old Farms School Photo - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing boys to become men.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
All-boys
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
(6)
The Bement School Photo
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
Bridgton Academy Photo
Gr: 12-12, PG | 155 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
(10)
Map of Buxton School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
(4)
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 200 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
(17)
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 332 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3832
(1)
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 74%
Tuition listed
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 8-12, PG (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 376 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 859 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
Tuition listed
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
Cushing Academy Photo - Cushing Academy is located on a 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Gr: 9-12, PG | 385 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
(3)
Dana Hall School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 453 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(6)
Deerfield Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 650 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 13%
Tuition listed
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
(14)
Dublin School Photo - There`s dramatic beauty that is apparent on your first visit to Dublin. Surrounded by unspoiled forests, pristine lakes and Mt. Monadnock - the most climbed mountain in the world, our 500-acre campus supports a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, artists and athletes.
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
Tuition listed
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(1)
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.
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Tuition listed
242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
(2)
The Ethel Walker School Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 225 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 47%
Tuition listed
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
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.
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Tuition listed
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
(1)
The Fessenden School Photo
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 175 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
(6)
Foxcroft Academy Photo - www.foxcroftacademy.org or follow us on Twitter @foxcroftacademy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 410 students
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 62%
Tuition listed
975 West Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8664
(2)
The Frederick Gunn School Photo - The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year located in Washington, Connecticut.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Fryeburg Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 578 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
745 Main Street
Fryeburg, ME 04037
(207) 935-2013
(1)
Gould Academy Photo - Gould offers amazing outdoor opportunities in the Mountains of Western Maine and at Sunday River, but at it's core Gould is a traditional New England Boarding School with remarkable faculty mentors.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 210 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Tuition listed
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo - Beautiful Setting: A 456-acre campus with extensive facilities for academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts.
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 23%
Tuition listed
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
(8)
Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.
Gr: 4-9 | K-9 (day) | 145 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 45%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
(9)
Hyde School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Indian Mountain School Photo - Aerial View of IMS Upper Campus
Gr: 6-9 | PK-9 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 35%
Tuition listed
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
John Bapst Memorial High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-0313
Kent School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 520 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in New England area of the USA?
There are 82 college-preparatory boarding schools located in New England area of the USA.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in New England area of the USA?
The average New England area of the USA boarding school tuition cost is $73,862 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in New England area of the USA?
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy), founded in 1763, is the oldest boarding school in New England area of the USA.
What boarding school in New England area of the USA has the lowest acceptance rates?
Deerfield Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (13%) in New England area of the USA.
What boarding school in New England area of the USA has the highest average SAT scores?
Middlesex School has the highest average SAT scores (1510) in New England area of the USA.
Which boarding schools in New England area of the USA are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in New England area of the USA include: The Fessenden School vs. Hillside School, Rumsey Hall School vs. Rectory School, John Bapst Memorial High School vs. Hyde School

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