For the 2025 school year, there are 118 junior boarding schools serving 40,114 students located throughout the United States and Canada.
Junior boarding schools offer boarding opportunities for students grades 8 or lower.
Note that some boarding schools focus exclusively on the junior boarding experience (and offer only junior boarding grades), while other schools offer both junior and college-prep boarding grades.
In addition to the usual admissions requirements, international students must also obtain a student visa. Here are five tips to help you navigate the admissions process as an international student.
Do you like large schools or small schools? Are you most comfortable in a city, small town or countryside? Are you interested in attending a school that has a religious or military orientation? Would you like to attend a school that is only for boys or girls? These are some questions you must ask yourself before you begin your search for the right U.S. boarding school for you.
Explore boarding schools offering comprehensive equestrian programs, from traditional English riding to Western-style horsemanship. Learn about schools with on-campus facilities, competitive opportunities, and how these programs integrate with academic curricula to provide a well-rounded education for passionate young riders
