2026 FindingSchool US Private Boarding School Rankings

FindingSchool presents the 2026 edition of its authoritative ranking of American private boarding schools, covering 253 schools. Sub-rankings for boys’ schools, girls’ schools, military schools, and arts schools are also included.

Our evaluation system is based on six key dimensions: Academics, College Matriculation, Extracurricular Activities, Location & Community, FS Reviews, and Asian Student Management. This comprehensive approach provides families with a clear understanding of each school’s strengths and offers trusted guidance for making informed school choices.

Total 25 schools

Choate Rosemary Hall

A+

Co-ed $71,420 860 9-12, PG Connecticut

The Hotchkiss School

A+

Co-ed $77,240 614 9-12, PG Connecticut

The Taft School

A+

Co-ed $78,300 583 9-12, PG Connecticut

Suffield Academy

A+

Co-ed $74,200 420 9-12, PG Connecticut

Kent School

A+

Co-ed $78,675 520 9-12, PG Connecticut

The Loomis Chaffee School

A+

Co-ed $74,000 742 9-12, PG Connecticut

Westminster School

A+

Co-ed $78,300 425 9-12, PG Connecticut

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Boarding Arts High School Rankings

Subcategory of the boarding rankings — rankings of arts high schools.

Boarding Military High School Rankings

Subcategory of the boarding rankings — rankings of military high schools.

Pomfret School

Co-ed $75,810 358 9-12, PG Connecticut

Miss Porter's School

A 5.0 (1 Reviews)

All-girls $76,800 345 9-12 Connecticut

#10

The Ethel Walker School

All-girls $79,900 225 7-12, PG Connecticut

#11

Westover School

All-girls $77,400 192 9-12 Connecticut

#12

Canterbury School

Co-ed $74,300 332 9-12, PG Connecticut

#13

Avon Old Farms School

A 5.0 (1 Reviews)

All-boys $75,200 405 9-12, PG Connecticut

#14

Cheshire Academy

Co-ed $66,225 363 9-12, PG Connecticut

#15

The Frederick Gunn School

A-

Co-ed $79,800 330 9-12, PG Connecticut

#16

Marianapolis Preparatory School

A-

Co-ed $55,000 300 9-12, PG Connecticut

#17

Salisbury School

B+

All-boys $72,900 317 9-12 Connecticut

#18

South Kent School

B+

All-boys $68,250 170 9-12, PG Connecticut

#19

The Woodstock Academy

B+

Co-ed $60,000 1050 9-12, PG Connecticut

#20

Marvelwood School

Co-ed $70,500 120 9-12, PG Connecticut

#21

St. Thomas More School

B-

All-boys $59,900 180 8-12, PG Connecticut

#22

The Woodhall School

B-

All-boys $89,000 42 9-12 Connecticut

#23

Forman School

B-

Co-ed $94,800 205 9-12, PG Connecticut

#24

Putnam Science Academy CT

B-

Co-ed $65,753 127 8-12 Connecticut

#25

Academy of the Holy Family

B-

All-girls $41,100 40 9-12 Connecticut