The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.

Cum Laude At Boarding Schools

There are 5 boarding schools offering cum laude as an extracurricular activity.

Top Cum Laude Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
(non-sectarian)
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
The Madeira School
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
(2)
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 37% Tuition listed
Perkiomen School
Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
(Independent)
(5)
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
Gr: 6-12, PG | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Pomfret School
Pomfret School Photo
(8)
PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 963-6120
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the Tri-Tree Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
(Episcopal)
(6)
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 83% Tuition listed

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