boarding high schools in new york

1.The Masters School, New York

The Masters School is a coeducational day and boarding school that engages fifth through twelfth grade students in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Located on a majestic 96-acre campus, we are just 12 miles from New York City.”

Contact details

Phone:+1 914-479-6400

Email:emma.katznelson@mastersny.org 

Address:49 Clinton Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, United States

Website:https://www.mastersny.org/ 

2.North Country School

Welcome to North Country School, a junior boarding and day school that prides itself on educating and nurturing children today in such a way that they develop the resourcefulness and skills they need for tomorrow. For over 80 years, North Country School has achieved this by placing daily and equal emphases on arts, outdoor education, and farm and garden, and by upholding values, such as our commitment to equity and inclusion, the environment, and the importance of working together as a community.

Contact details

Phone:+1 518-523-9329

Email:info@northcountryschool.org 

Address:80 Northcountry School way, Lake Placid, NY 12946, United States

Website:https://northcountryschool.org/ 

3.Northwood School

Northwood School is a coeducational, independent boarding school in Lake Placid, New York offering a trimester-based college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, plus a post-graduate year. Northwood’s student body is comprised of 190 students from around the United States and the world, 85% of whom live on campus. The school boasts a student to faculty ratio of 5:1, with an average class size of 10 students. In addition to its traditional college prep curriculum, Northwood offers several Signature Academic Programs such as the L.E.A.P. program, an Entrepreneurship course, and an Innovation + Design program. Beyond the classroom, Northwood offers students competitive athletic programs and co-curricular programs in arts, music, outdoor recreation, community service, and robotics. As a private boarding school in New York, Northwood School provides students with a well-rounded educational experience, allowing them to find success at college and beyond.

Contact details

Phone:+1 518-523-3357

Email:admission@northwoodschool.org 

Address:92 Northwood Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, United States

Website:https://www.northwoodschool.org/ 

4.Millbrook School

The clarity and importance of our mission. We know who we are and while one of our goals is to provide excellent preparation for college, we see our fundamental purpose to be to ready our students for lives which are satisfying and successful. More specifically, we seek to instill in each of our students curiosity, respect, integrity, stewardship of the natural world, and a commitment to serving others.

The exceptional talents and commitment of our faculty. These individuals have remarkable energy and ability and they find nothing more gratifying than using their talents and experience to help their students grow in healthy and substantial ways. They are an impressive group.

Contact details

Phone:+1 845-677-8261

Email:jdowns@millbrook.org 

Address:131 Millbrook School Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545, United States

Website:https://www.millbrook.org/ 

5.Darrow School

“There is something remarkable about the Darrow School. Perhaps our historic Shaker Heritage or our location nestled between the Berkshire Mountains and the Hudson Valley. Or maybe, it’s our community of individuals where all students belong. Our Active Curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences are individually focused and combine innovative classroom instruction with project-based learning to educate future generations of global citizens who understand the wider world—and their place in it.”

Contact details

Phone:+1 518-704-2760

Address:110 Darrow Rd, New Lebanon, NY 12125, United States

Website:https://www.darrowschool.org/ 

6.Emma Willard School

“For more than 200 years, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls’ education and recognized as one of the nation’s leading college-preparatory boarding and day schools for girls.”At the age of 23, Emma Hart Willard opened the doors of her home in Middlebury, Vermont, to girls seeking a rich educational experience comparable with their brothers.

She pioneered girls’ education, taking it from focusing on “the charms of youth and beauty” to intellectually stimulating and rigorous courses in mathematics, geography, history, science, and philosophy.

More than 200 years later, Emma Willard School continues to proudly foster in each of our girls a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life; and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.

Contact details

Phone:+1 518-833-1300

Email:alumnae@emmawillard.org 

Address:285 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY 12180, United States

Website:https://www.emmawillard.org/ 

7.Hackley School

“United, We Help One Another.” Hackley is an independent, college-preparatory,  non-sectarian, K-12 day school, including 5-day boarding for students grades 9-12. Founded in 1899, it became co-educational in 1970.

To work at Hackley is to become part of the Hackley family. We employ approximately 230 faculty, staff, and administrators. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, benefits, and pension. 

Faculty hiring generally takes place in late winter and spring, while administrative searches may begin earlier. Staff positions may become available at any time during the year.

Contact details

Phone:+1 914-366-2600

Email:admissions@hackleyschool.org 

Address:293 Benedict Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591, United States

Website:https://www.hackleyschool.org 

8.Saint Thomas Choir School

Founded in 1919, Saint Thomas Choir School, located in the heart of New York City, is one of three of its kind in the world, and the only one in the United States.

All of our students sing as treble choristers in the renowned Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. We combine one of the most varied and demanding musical programs in the world with a robust academic curriculum, interscholastic sports, and fine arts education all within a familial community just steps from Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art.

Contact details

Phone:+1 212-247-3311

Address:202 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019, United States

Website:https://choirschool.org/ 

9.Kildonan School

Nestled at the foothills of the Berkshires, situated on 150 beautiful acres 90 miles north of New York City. After exploring our campus, there are many other interesting places to discover within the area. We hope you enjoy your stay in and around The Kildonan School!

Contact details

Phone:+1 845-373-8111

Email:campoffice@kildonan.org  

Address:425 Morse Hill Rd, Amenia, NY 12501, United States

Website:https://www.kildonan.org/ 

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