Among "Schools with 200-400 Students", view the boarding schools with the lowest acceptance rates (2024-25).
Acceptance rates listed below reflect the average rate of acceptance for all applicants (boarding and day applicants) in the previous year.
Keep in mind that acceptance rates may be lower or higher than the average acceptance rate depending on: what grade you are applying for, whether you are a boarding applicant or day student applicant, and the time of year you are applying.
Schools typically have the most openings for freshmen and sophomores (many schools do not accept incoming seniors), so applying for entrance into 9th or 10th grade may improve your chances of admission.
Acceptance rates between boarding applicants and day student applicants may differ (i.e., schools in certain areas may a higher ratio of day student applicants to day student openings, versus boarding applicants to boarding openings; the acceptance rate of some schools will actually be lower for day applicants and higher for boarding applicants).
Many, but not all, schools will accept applications after application deadlines, but admission generally becomes more difficult.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15%
97%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 57%
Lowest Acceptance Rates
Among Schools with 200-400 Students (out of 68 schools)
Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1-61.-6
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12, PG
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Rank: #1-61.-6
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Rank: #1-61.-6
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
Rank: #1-61.-6
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
Rank: #1-61.-6
St. George's School![St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean]( "St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
372 Purgatory Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
Rank: #1-61.-6
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
Rank: #77
Acceptance Rate: 25%-30%
Grades: 9-12
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
Rank: #8-108.-10
Acceptance Rate: 30%-35%
Grades: 9-12
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Rank: #8-108.-10
Acceptance Rate: 30%-35%
Grades: 9-12, PG
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #8-108.-10
Acceptance Rate: 30%-35%
Grades: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Rank: #11-1211.-12
Acceptance Rate: 35%-40%
Grades: 9-12, PG
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Rank: #11-1211.-12
Acceptance Rate: 35%-40%
Grades: 9-12
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 5-9 | PK-9 (day)
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Rank: #13-1913.-19
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Rank: #20-2620.-26
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day)
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Rank: #20-2620.-26
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12, PG
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #20-2620.-26
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(800) 287-9197
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(800) 287-9197
Rank: #20-2620.-26
The Ethel Walker School![The Ethel Walker School Photo]( "The Ethel Walker School Photo")
All-Girls
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 7-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #20-2620.-26
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
Rank: #20-2620.-26
Hoosac School![Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.]( "Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 8-12, PG
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
Rank: #20-2620.-26
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12, PG
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 5-12 | PK-12 (day)
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 6-12, PG
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
975 Westtown Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #27-3527.-35
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12
241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371
Rank: #3636
Acceptance Rate: 55%-60%
Grades: 7-12, PG
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 8-12
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
52500 Temecula Road
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 3-12 | PK-12 (day)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1423
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1423
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
Rank: #37-4537.-45
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-9
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Christchurch School![Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.]( "Christchurch School Photo - \"Set your course at the river. \" Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)![Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo]( "Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Green St.
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Mount Michael Benedictine School![Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo]( "Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo")
All-Boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 5-9 | PK-9 (day)
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Washington, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Saint Bede Academy![Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.]( "Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12, PG
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Saint John's Preparatory School![Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN]( "Saint John's Preparatory School Photo - We are located on 2900 of woodlands and lakes in Collegeville, MN")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Saint Stanislaus High School![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.")
All-Boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Rank: #46-6846.-68
San Marcos Academy![San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.]( "San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Rank: #46-6846.-68
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
5201 SPIRE Circle
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-1002
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