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.

Newspaper At Boarding Schools

There are 13 boarding schools offering newspaper as an extracurricular activity.

Top Newspaper Boarding Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Avon Old Farms School
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.
(6)
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
(800) 464-2866
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 405 students
CATS Academy Boston
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
(1)
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 380 students
Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Lake Forest Academy's 440 students are from over 15 states and 35 countries. Our student body includes 25% international students, 34% domestic students of color, and 33% of students receive financial aid.
(2)
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 452 students
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(3)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
| 994 students
Midland School
(4)
PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
Grades: 6-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 1,620 students
North Cross School
North Cross School Photo - Students at North Cross pursue a variety of interests, from champion athletics teams to drama, STEM to Global Studies, all set in a beautiful campus with passionate, dedicated teachers to guide them.
4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6641
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
| 569 students
Northwood School
Northwood School Photo
(1)
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 190 students
Oregon Episcopal School
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Since 1869, our mission has been to inspire intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that students realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
(Episcopal)
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Grades: 9-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 875 students
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - At Rectory, our students learn by doing. Our academic philosophy focuses on hands on learning, student choice, and teaching students how to advocate for themselves.
(2)
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Grades: 5-9
PK-9 (day)
| 250 students
The Storm King School
The Storm King School Photo - Small classes and a personalized environment enable college-bound students to succeed at The Storm King School.
(5)
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-9860
Grades: 8-12, PG
| n/a students
Thomas Jefferson School
Thomas Jefferson School Photo - TJ sits on 20 picturesque acres in suburban St. Louis, MO.
(2)
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
The Winchendon School
The Winchendon School Photo
(2)
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 285 students

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