Rectory School Featured School: Rectory School
Pomfret, CT
At The Rectory School, students thrive through individualized attention and instruction. Our program is a successful combination of traditional academics, athletics, performing and studio arts, presented in innovative ways by a caring faculty. The signature Individualized Instruction Program (IIP) offers unique one-to-one teaching for a variety of learning styles and aptitudes. Moreover, our focus on developing individual talents permeates every aspect of life on our picturesque, 138-acre campus. The Rectory experience encourages the spark in its students that ignites their desire to excel. Our students love it here!
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo

Largest Student Body

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the largest student bodies (2024-25).
School size comparisons are based on overall population of the school, not the number of boarding students at the school.
The balance between boarders and day students can also be another factor to consider when looking at school size.
# Students Range: 95 871 Avg. # Students: 249

Largest Student Body

Among Military Schools (out of 16 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11
# Students: 871
Grades: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #22
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-Boys
(4)
# Students: 320
Grades: 7-12
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Rank: #33
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
(United Methodist)
(4)
# Students: 315
Grades: 6-12, PG
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Rank: #4-54.-5
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
All-Boys
(18)
# Students: 300
Grades: 7-12, PG
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #4-54.-5
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
All-Boys (Baptist)
(7)
# Students: 300
Grades: 7-12, PG
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Rank: #66
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
All-Boys
(5)
# Students: 290
Grades: 6-12
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Rank: #77
Marine Military Academy
All-Boys
(1)
# Students: 240
Grades: 7-12, PG
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Rank: #88
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
All-Boys
(7)
# Students: 220
Grades: 7-12, PG
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #99
St. John's Northwestern Academies
St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - Two graduating seniors.
(Episcopal)
(4)
# Students: 201
Grades: 6-12, PG
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Rank: #1010
Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
All-Boys (Baptist)
(6)
# Students: 195
Grades: 7-12, PG
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #1111
Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
All-Boys
(2)
# Students: 150
Grades: 7-12, PG
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Rank: #1212
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo
All-Boys
(3)
# Students: 130
Grades: 6-12
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Rank: #13-1413.-14
# Students: 120
Grades: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Rank: #13-1413.-14
# Students: 120
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #1515
# Students: 115
Grades: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #1616
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
All-Boys
(7)
# Students: 95
Grades: 8-12  | 6-12 (day)
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

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