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The absolute best boarding schools in the U.S., ranked by the community's votes. This list has the most popular boarding schools in the United States, and includes related images and location information as well. Choosing a school is one of the most important choices a parent can make for their children. What are the most famous boarding schools in the U.S.?
This list features the absolute best boarding schools in the United States. The schools are listed based on the number of votes cast for each institution and your votes can help determine the ranking. Included among these best American boarding schools are Blair Academy, Miss Porter’s School, The Cambridge School of Weston, Georgetown Preparatory School, Pomfret School, Kent School, St. Alban’s School, The Williston Northampton School, and Brooks School.
Cast your votes for the best U.S. boarding schools or add the schools you think are great, as long as they are in the United States and not already on the list.51
1341Sandy Spring, MD52
1133Worcester Academy
Day school, Boarding school53
1350Portsmouth Abbey School
Mixed-sex education, Private school54
1458Western Reserve Academy
Private school, Boarding school55
1460Salisbury, CT56
1043Simsbury, CT57
1046Dana Hall School
Private school, Boarding schoolWellesley, MA58
836The Cambridge School of Weston
Private school, High schoolWeston, MA59
728Purnell School
Single-sex education, Private schoolPottersville, NJ60
731Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA61
518Winchester College
Private High School, Public school62
634San Domenico School
Middle school, Private schoolSan Anselmo, CA63
635Woodside Priory School
Mixed-sex education, Private schoolPortola Valley, CA64
219Bard College at Simon's Rock
Private university, Private school65
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