Among "Schools with < 200 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: 12%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 68%
Lowest Acceptance Rates
Among Schools with < 200 Students (out of 53 schools)
Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1-31.-3
The Greenwood School![The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - \"Makers of Vermont\" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.")
All-Boys
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 6-12
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Rank: #1-31.-3
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 10-12
1460 Broadway Street #4027
New York, NY 10036
(646) 504-6924
New York, NY 10036
(646) 504-6924
Rank: #1-31.-3
Acceptance Rate: <25%
Grades: 9-12, PG
101 North University
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(800) 860-7725
Rank: #4-54.-5
Midland School
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12
PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5114
Rank: #4-54.-5
Acceptance Rate: 40%-45%
Grades: 9-12, PG
92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382
Rank: #6-86.-8
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12
273 Mayo Drive
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
St. George, VA 22935
(434) 985-2811
Rank: #6-86.-8
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 9-12
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Rank: #6-86.-8
Acceptance Rate: 45%-50%
Grades: 8-12, PG
314 Mountain Road
Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-9860
Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-9860
Rank: #9-109.-10
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Rank: #9-109.-10
Acceptance Rate: 50%-55%
Grades: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Rank: #1111
Acceptance Rate: 55%-60%
Grades: 9-12
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 4-9
4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Stevenson, MD 21153
(410) 486-7401
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Stuart Hall School![Stuart Hall School Photo - Students in Old Main Hallway]( "Stuart Hall School Photo - Students in Old Main Hallway")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
235 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-7098
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12
4100 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Rank: #12-2112.-21
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Academy of the Holy Family![Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club]( "Academy of the Holy Family Photo - Ambassadors Club")
All-Girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
54 W. Main Street Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6279
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 5-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12, PG
900 South Brehm Lane
Carbondale IL, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale IL, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Bridgton Academy![Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.]( "Bridgton Academy Photo - Welcome to Bridgton Academy! Located in the Western Maine foothills and the heart of Maine's Lake Region, we've been preparing young men for the rigors of college and beyond since 1808. We Know PG.")
All-Boys
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 12-12, PG
11 Academy Lane
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
North Bridgton, ME 04057
(207) 647-3322
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Buffalo Seminary![Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..]( "Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..")
All-Girls
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Freeman Academy![Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE]( "Freeman Academy Photo - Freeman Academy - Faith-inspired learning for LIFE")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12 | K-12 (day)
PO BOX 1000 748 S. Main St.
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Hillside School![Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.]( "Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.")
All-Boys
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 4-9
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Rank: #22-5322.-53
The King's Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
8401 Belvedere Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 686-4244
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 686-4244
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12, PG
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
255 Olympic Valley Road | P.O. Box 2180
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(245) 582-8690
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Linden Hall School for Girls![Linden Hall School for Girls Photo]( "Linden Hall School for Girls Photo")
All-Girls
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12, PG
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
4 Lustre High Circle
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Michigan Lutheran High School![Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.]( "Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
615 East Marquette Woods Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
St. Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 609-1723
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12
2635 Oak Hill Road
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
(276) 579-2619
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
1000 E. Orme School Road,
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12
315 South Grove Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Rank: #22-5322.-53
St. Bernard Preparatory School![St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Academic achievement is high on the list of St. Bernard Prep priorities, with students consistently ranking above national and state averages in ACT and National Merit Exams.]( "St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - Academic achievement is high on the list of St. Bernard Prep priorities, with students consistently ranking above national and state averages in ACT and National Merit Exams.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890
Rank: #22-5322.-53
St. Lawrence Seminary High School
All-Boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12
301 Church Street
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
(920) 753-7570
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12, PG
120 South 100 West
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-1400
Rank: #22-5322.-53
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
1079 Firetower Road
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
Colora, MD 21917
(410) 658-9224
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