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  • Andrews Osborne Academy

    Andrews Osborne Academy

    Willoughby, OH

    ADDRESS: 38588 Mentor Ave, Willoughby, Ohio 44094

    Founded in 2007 following the consolidation of two schools, Andrews Osborne Academy is located on a 200-acre campus just east of Cleveland, Ohio in the town of Willoughby. It's a private, coeducational school that includes a K-12 day preparatory academy as well as a grades 7-12 boarding school. The school is relatively small, with a student body comprised of about 350 students and a teacher-student ratio of 12-to-1. The curriculum is college prep-based, with 100% of the senior graduating class gaining acceptance to a… More about Andrews Osborne Academy

    12
    Coed
    356 Students
    39 Teachers
  • Gilmour Academy

    Gilmour Academy

    Gates Mills, OH

    ADDRESS: 34001 Cedar Rd, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040

    Gilmour Academy is a private coed school in Gates Mills, Ohio. Gates Mills is a rural area in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga County is home to 129 private schools, including Gilmour Academy. In terms of religious orientation, the Gilmour Academy is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 180 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.34.5 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body… More about Gilmour Academy

    12
    Coed
    685 Students
    36 Teachers
  • Olney Friends School

    Olney Friends School

    Barnesville, OH

    ADDRESS: 61830 Sandy Ridge Rd, Barnesville, Ohio 43713

    Olney Friends School is a private coed school in Barnesville, a rural area in Ohio. 8 other private schools are located in Belmont County too, but very few - if any - are boarding schools like Olney Friends School. In terms of religious orientation, the Olney Friends School is a Friends school.The academic school years lasts 180 calendar days and each day students spend 9 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.9.8 full-time equivalent teachers… More about Olney Friends School

    9 - 12
    Coed
    52 Students
    13 Teachers
  • Western Reserve Academy

    Western Reserve Academy

    Hudson, OH

    ADDRESS: 115 College St, Hudson, Ohio 44236

    Set in a large suburb known as Hudson, Western Reserve Academy is a private boarding school in Ohio. There are 44 private schools, including this one, in Summit County. In terms of religious orientation, the Western Reserve Academy is a nonsectarian school.The academic school years lasts 188 calendar days and each day students spend 8 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.57.0 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 403… More about Western Reserve Academy

    9 - 12
    Coed
    403 Students
    60 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Missouri

  • Chaminade College Prep School

    Chaminade College Prep School

    Saint Louis, MO

    ADDRESS: 425 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63131

    Chaminade College Prep School is a private all-boy school in Saint Louis, Missouri. If you don't count Chaminade College Prep School, there are 159 private schools in St. Louis County. Their campus is set in a large suburb, which is just one important piece of information to consider when looking at boarding schools. In terms of religious orientation, the Chaminade College Prep School is a Roman Catholic school. The academic school years lasts 170 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in… More about Chaminade College Prep School

    6 - 12
    All-boy
    789 Students
    87 Teachers
  • Master’s Ranch Christian Academy

    Master’s Ranch Christian Academy

    Couch, MO

    ADDRESS: 1669 HWY KK, COUCH, MO 65690

    We're a ranch-based boarding school designed just for at-risk and struggling boys between the ages of 12 and 17.Boys at MRCA and their families find new help, healing, and reconciliation when they had almost lost hope. Our boarding school offers a small family environment in an agricultural setting with a balance of discipline and training in an unmistakable atmosphere of mentoring, love and acceptance. Through education, hard work, vocational training, working with animals, recreation, family interaction, and counseling, each boy is given the tools… More about Master’s Ranch Christian Academy

    6 - 12
    All-boy
    Students
    Teachers
  • Ozark Trails Academy

    Ozark Trails Academy

    Willow Springs, MO

    ADDRESS: Route 1 Box 169, Willow Springs, Missouri 65793

    The residential treatment program provides outstanding clinical therapy, incredible academic learning, and amazing outdoor responsibility and adventure for teen girls and boys, ages 13-19, who are looking for help and need to discover real change.Outstanding Clinical TherapyOzark Trails Academy accepts students year-round and is licensed to provide all levels of therapeutic care for troubled teen boys and girls, ages 13-19, with mild to moderate emotional and behavioral problems, and those who are experiencing future-impacting relational or emotional difficulties brought on by trauma. Limiting our… More about Ozark Trails Academy

    7 - 12
    Coed
    35 Students
    Teachers
  • St. Paul Lutheran High

    St. Paul Lutheran High

    Concordia, MO

    ADDRESS: PO Box 719, Concordia, Missouri 64020

    St Paul Lutheran High is a private coed school in Concordia, a rural area in Missouri. 5 other private schools are located in Lafayette County too, but very few - if any - are boarding schools like St Paul Lutheran High is. In terms of religious orientation, St Paul Lutheran High is a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod school.The academic school years lasts 176 calendar days and each day students spend 8 hours in class. In 2011, 94% of the graduating senior class went… More about St. Paul Lutheran High

    9 - 12
    Coed
    209 Students
    21 Teachers
  • Thomas Jefferson School

    Thomas Jefferson School

    Saint Louis, MO

    ADDRESS: 4100 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63127

    Thomas Jefferson School is a private coed school in Saint Louis, a large suburb in Missouri. 159 other private schools are located in St. Louis County too, but very few - if any - are boarding schools like Thomas Jefferson School is. In terms of religious orientation, Thomas Jefferson School is a nonsectarian school.The academic school years lasts 150 calendar days and each day students spend 9 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.15.5 full-time… More about Thomas Jefferson School

    7 - 12
    Coed
    91 Students
    19 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Indiana

  • Culver Academies

    Culver Academies

    Culver, IN

    ADDRESS: 1300 Academy Rd # 157, Culver, Indiana 46511

    Culver Academies are private schools in Culver, Indiana. Culver is a rural area in Marshall County, where you will find 9 other private schools. Unlike most schools, however, Culver Academies offer students room and board. In terms of religious orientation, the Culver Academies are nonsectarian. The academic school years lasts 170 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 96% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 95.4 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate… More about Culver Academies

    9 - 12
    Coed
    802 Students
    98 Teachers
  • La Lumiere School

    La Lumiere School

    Laporte, IN

    ADDRESS: PO Box 5005, Laporte, Indiana 46352

    La Lumiere School is ranked #1 as the Best Catholic High School by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Laporte, Indiana, has graduated over 1,200 seniors over the last fifty years. With a 190 acre campus offers its students a college preparatory education based on character, scholarship and faith. The present day school takes care of over 800 students with a staff formed by 98 teachers. All of them well-educated, engaged faculty members eager to connect with students and inspire… More about La Lumiere School

    9 - 12
    Coed
    200 Students
    26 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Minnesota

  • Cotter High School & Junior High School

    Cotter High School & Junior High School

    Winona, MN

    ADDRESS: 1115 W Broadway St, Winona, Minnesota 55987

    Cotter High School & Junior High School is a private coed school in Winona, Minnesota. Winona is a town in Winona County, where you will find 7 other private schools. Unlike most schools, however, Cotter High School & Junior High School offers students room and board. In terms of religious orientation, Cotter High School & Junior High School is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 175 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 90% of the… More about Cotter High School & Junior High School

    7 - 12
    Coed
    385 Students
    37 Teachers
  • Shattuck St. Mary’s

    Shattuck St. Mary’s

    Faribault, MN

    ADDRESS: PO Box 218, Faribault, Minnesota 55021

    Shattuck St Mary's is a private coed school in Faribault, Minnesota. Faribault is a rural area in Rice County. Rice County is home to 10 private schools, including Shattuck St Mary's. In terms of religious orientation, Shattuck St Mary's is an Episcopal school.The academic school years lasts 167 calendar days and each day students spend 8 hours in class. In 2011, 90% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.57.4 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of… More about Shattuck St. Mary’s

    6 - 12
    Coed
    406 Students
    59 Teachers
  • St. John’s Preparatory School

    St. John’s Preparatory School

    Collegeville, MN

    ADDRESS: PO Box 4000, Collegeville, Minnesota 56321

    St John's Preparatory School is a private coed school in Collegeville, Minnesota. If you don't count St John's Preparatory School, there are 24 private schools in Stearns County. Their campus is set in a rural area, which is just one important piece of information to consider when looking at boarding schools. In terms of religious orientation, St John's Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic school.The academic school years lasts 172 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 98%… More about St. John’s Preparatory School

    6 - 12
    Coed
    313 Students
    26 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Kansas

  • Maur Hill – Mount Academy

    Maur Hill – Mount Academy

    Atchison, KS

    ADDRESS: 1000 Green St, Atchison, Kansas 66002

    Maur Hill - Mount Academy is a coed Catholic high school in Atchison, Kansas. It started out as an all-girls school in 1863 before merging with an all-boys counterpart in the 1970s. The school has a close to 200 students and covers grades 9-12. There is a boarding school and options for students to attend during the day and live off-campus. The school has had many international students in their population. They assign students to "houses" that are led by students and exist to… More about Maur Hill – Mount Academy

    9 - 12
    Coed
    184 Students
    19 Teachers
  • Thomas More Prep – Marian

    Thomas More Prep – Marian

    Hays, KS

    ADDRESS: 1701 Hall St, Hays, Kansas 67601

    Thomas More Prep - Marian is located in Hays, Kansas. It is coed Catholic school, but students of all faiths are welcome. The school aims to prepare students for college as well as the challenges that life presents. Their miss statement is " Thomas More Prep - Marian, a Christian community in the Catholic tradition, challenges it's students to spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation." They offer both advanced placement and college credit courses. They offer an excellent sports program, offering more athletic… More about Thomas More Prep – Marian

    9 - 12
    Coed
    246 Students
    29 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Illinois

  • Brehm Preparatory School

    Brehm Preparatory School

    Carbondale, IL

    ADDRESS: 1245 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, Illinois 62901

    Brehm Preparatory School is a very unique boarding school in Carbondale, Illinois. It is a school dedicated to providing excellence in education to children with complex learning disabilities and learning differences. Situations and learning methods that might make traditional classroom structure and curriculum challenging are reconstructed and adjusted to better accommodate the challenges that each student faces. Brehm is a fully accredited and non-profit that offers education to boys and girls using a staff of exceptionally qualified teachers, speech pathologists, nurses, counselors, dorm parents,… More about Brehm Preparatory School

    9 - 12
    Coed
    79 Students
    26 Teachers
  • Lake Forest Academy

    Lake Forest Academy

    Lake Forest, IL

    ADDRESS: 1500 W Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

    Lake Forest Academy is a high-status college that provides day and boarding for students in grade nine to 12. The facility is located in Lake Forest, which is in Illinois. The school has been accredited by the relevant government authorities to ensure that it conforms to the set education standards. Lake Forest Academy was established in 1857 as a preparatory school for the Presbyterian boys. It is located on a 150-acre wooded land that includes a small lake. The campus has many buildings that… More about Lake Forest Academy

    9 - 12
    Coed
    429 Students
    83 Teachers
  • Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

    Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

    Lake Forest, IL

    ADDRESS: 760 E Westleigh Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

    Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart is a private all-girl school in Lake Forest, a large suburb in Illinois. 76 other private schools are located in Lake County too, but very few - if any - are boarding schools like Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart is. In terms of religious orientation, the Woodlands Academy is a Roman Catholic school. The academic school years lasts 177 calendar days and each day students spend 6 hours in class. In 2011, 98% of the graduating senior… More about Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

    9 - 12
    All-girl
    171 Students
    32 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Iowa

  • Scattergood Friends School

    Scattergood Friends School

    West Branch, IA

    ADDRESS: 1951 Delta Ave, West Branch, Iowa 52358

    The Scattergood Friends School in West Branch, Iowa is a great place for kids to learn when you want them to get away from what is going on in the city. The city life is often too much for kids who are under constant pressure to perform, and this boarding school strips away all the noise to give your kids a calm place to learn correctly. The quiet campus in West Branch helps kids get in the mood to learn, and the staff are… More about Scattergood Friends School

    9 - 12
    Coed
    52 Students
    24 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Wisconsin

  • Wayland Academy

    Wayland Academy

    Beaver Dam, WI

    ADDRESS: 101 N University Ave, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 53916

    Wayland Academy is a private coeducational school for 6 to 12 grades located at Beaver Dam, in Wisconsin. The school continues to attract a diverse student body including 15% of racial minorities and almost 20% international students. Nearly three-quarters of the student population resides in purposely built dormitories, whereas other commute from nearby towns. According to the latest data, there are 220 students enrolled at Wayland Academy with 1:7 teachers to student ratio. Most classes in the school consist of 15 or less students.… More about Wayland Academy

    9 - 12
    Coed
    196 Students
    26 Teachers

    • Boarding Schools in Michigan

  • The Leelanau School

    The Leelanau School

    Glen Arbor, MI

    ADDRESS: 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636

    Set in a remote rural area known as Glen Arbor, The Leelanau School is a private boarding school in Michigan. There are 3 private schools, including this one, in Leelanau County. In terms of religious orientation, the Leelanau School was first established in the 1920s with a Christian Science message, but today Leelaneu is a nonsectarian school. The school historically embraces international students and now has a framework available for students with minor learning difficulties. In 2011, 94% of the graduating senior class went… More about The Leelanau School

    9 - 12
    Coed
    44 Students
    16 Teachers

More About Midwest Boarding Schools

Boarding schools in the Midwest of the United States offer a unique blend of academic excellence, personal growth, and strong community values. Known for their expansive campuses and rich traditions, Midwest boarding schools provide students with an environment that combines rigorous academics with extracurricular opportunities in sports, arts, and leadership. The region’s schools often emphasize a holistic education, ensuring that students develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally. From small, close-knit communities to larger, more diverse campuses, Midwest boarding schools cater to a wide range of interests and learning styles, making them a popular choice for families seeking a well-rounded education.

One of the defining characteristics of Midwest boarding schools is their focus on fostering resilience and independence. Students live on campus, often in dormitory-style housing, and are encouraged to take responsibility for their daily routines and academic progress. Many schools in the region emphasize outdoor education and character development, taking advantage of the Midwest’s natural beauty and changing seasons. This connection to nature often serves as a backdrop for experiential learning opportunities such as farming programs, environmental science courses, and adventure-based activities, helping students build life skills and a sense of responsibility.

In addition to academic and personal development, Midwest boarding schools are often celebrated for their strong sense of community and tradition. Faculty and staff typically live on or near campus, creating a family-like atmosphere where students feel supported and connected. Many schools integrate core Midwestern values such as hard work, integrity, and collaboration into their programs. Whether focusing on college preparation, specialized arts or STEM programs, or therapeutic support, boarding schools in the Midwest offer students a transformative experience in a nurturing and academically enriching environment.

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