Smallest Student Body

Among "Schools with 200-400 Students", view the boarding schools with the smallest student bodies (2026).
School size comparisons are based on overall population of the school, not the number of boarding students at the school.
The balance between boarders and day students can also be another factor to consider when looking at school size.
Kents Hill School
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
Gould Academy
Christchurch School
Miller School of Albemarle
Hoosac School
Eagle Hill School
Missouri Military Academy
The Putney School
Delphian School
Santa Catalina School
Cardigan Mountain School
Saint James School
The Ethel Walker School
Forman School
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Tilton School
Solebury School
Dunn School
Mount Michael Benedictine School
# Students Range: 200 400 Avg. # Students: 299

Smallest Student Body

Among Schools with 200-400 Students (out of 82 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Kents Hill School Photo - Our idyllic, 400-acre campus is nestled in the midst of the Belgrade Lakes and provides sweeping views of the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire.
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 257, 1614 Main St., Rte. 17
Kents Hill, ME 04349
(207) 685-1606
(1)
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) Photo
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
1000 Green St.
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Gould Academy Photo - A rigorous academic curriculum is at the core of the Gould Academy experience. Our students are innovators, creators, risk-takers, and complex problem solvers.
#3(T3–T9)Gould Academy
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
39 Church Street
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-7777
(2)
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Miller School of Albemarle Photo - Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8-12 and post-graduate, opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students. Girls first enrolled in 1884, making it one of the nation`s oldest coeducational boarding schools. The school is situated 12 miles west of Charlottesville on a gently rolling campus of 1600 pristine acres.
Gr: 8-12, PG
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 818-1385
Hoosac School Photo - Hoosac School was founded in 1889.
#6(T6–T13)Hoosac School
Gr: 8-12, PG
Episcopal
14 Pine Valley Road
Hoosick, NY 12089
(518) 686-7331
(1)
Eagle Hill School Photo - The PJM STEM center houses science and math classrooms, labs, and makerspaces. Anything that can be imagined can be created in the PJM STEM center!
#7(T7–T16)Eagle Hill School
Gr: 8-12
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
(2)
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
(6)
The Putney School Photo
#9(T9–T17)The Putney School
Gr: 9-12, PG
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
(14)
Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
#10(T10–T19)Delphian School
Gr: 5-12 | PK-12 (day)
non-religious
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
(19)
Santa Catalina School Photo - Come visit our beautiful campus in Monterey, California! Call the admission office at 831.655.9356 or email admission@santacatalina.org to schedule your visit.
#10(T10–T19)Santa Catalina School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9356
(1)
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
Gr: 6-9
All-boys
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
(2)
Saint James School Photo - Saint James' picturesque 800-acre campus is conveniently located only 70 miles from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
#13(T13–T22)Saint James School
Gr: 8-12
Episcopal
17641 College Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-9330
The Ethel Walker School Photo - Beaver Brook Building - This building houses many of our academic classes as well as administrative offices, meeting spaces, art rooms, and our computer lab.
Gr: 7-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day)
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
#15(T15–T26)Forman School
Gr: 9-12, PG
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
(6)
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School is a coed independent college preparatory school that offers day and boarding programs for students in grades 9-12. FVS was established in 1930 and is located on an 1,100 acre campus in Colorado Springs, Colo., which is 70 miles (115 km) south of Denver. Colorado's mountain ski resorts are two hours to the west, and the School
Gr: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
(4)
Tilton School Photo - Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 220 consists of day students and boarding students from 19 states and 16 countries. Although the Tilton Experience is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and try new things.
#15(T15–T26)Tilton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
(1)
Solebury School Photo - Solebury School's Math and Science (STEM) program offers students opportunities to pursue AP and Honors classes, as well as Engineering courses that will prepare them for college.
#18(T18–T27)Solebury School
Gr: 9-12, PG
6832 Phillips Mill Road
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-5261
(4)
Dunn School Photo - In 2020 the new Leadership Center was completed. Overlooking the open space known as Munger Common, the center provides state of the art meeting rooms and learning facilities, is home to the student-run Earwig Cafe, and hosts our college counseling team. Students can be found gathering both indoors and outside the center for conversation and relaxation.
#19(T19–T28)Dunn School
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day)
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(800) 287-9197
Mount Michael Benedictine School Photo
Gr: 9-12
All-boys (Catholic)
22520 Mount Michael Road
Elkhorn, NE 68022
(402) 238-1457
Rectory School Photo - At Rectory, our students learn by doing. Our academic philosophy focuses on hands on learning, student choice, and teaching students how to advocate for themselves.
#20(T20–T33)Rectory School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day)
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(2)
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.
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day)
Episcopal
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
(6)
The Thacher School Photo - In courses designed for intellectual and creative expansion, students and teachers meet in seminar circles, studios, and laboratories to create a learning environment that is vigorous and supportive, galvanizing and nurturing.
#23(T23–T34)The Thacher School
Gr: 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-3210
(26)
Harlingen, TX
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
(1)
Stanstead,
#25(T25–T38)Stanstead College
Gr: 7-12, PG
450 Dufferein
Stanstead, Canada 05830
(819) 876-2223
(2)
Grier School Photo
#26(T26–T41)Grier School
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(6)
The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
#26(T26–T41)The MacDuffie School
Gr: 6-12, PG
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
(1)
Ojai, CA
#26(T26–T41)Ojai Valley School
Gr: 3-12 | PK-12 (day)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-1423
(2)
Idyllwild, CA
Gr: 9-12, PG
52500 Temecula Road
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
(18)
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
(3)
Bishop's College School Photo - Our mission is simple: to create a caring community of learning and development where cultures connect and individuals matter. Our commitment to excellence in academics, wellness, athletics, creativity, and service contribute to a lifetime of engagement and global competence
Gr: 7-12
80 chemin Moulton Hill
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada J1M 1Z8
(819) 566-0238
The Winchendon School Photo
#31(T31–T46)The Winchendon School
Gr: 9-12, PG
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
(2)
The Calverton School Photo - Friendships are made across divisions at Calverton.
#33(T33–T47)The Calverton School
Gr: 8-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
300 Calverton School Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 535-0216
Perkiomen School Photo - Innovation Center
#34(T34–T50)Perkiomen School
Gr: 6-12, PG
Independent
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
(5)
Riverside Military Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12
All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
(5)
Trinity-Pawling School Photo - The next-generation school for boys is here, on a campus that feels warm and welcoming and human-scaled, in an academic community that thinks ahead, looks forward, and gets transformational results.
Gr: 8-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
All-boys (Episcopal)
700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-4825
(1)
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo - R-MA has a 100% university acceptance rate, every year. The Class of 2023 graduated 58 students who received over $19.3 million in scholarships.
Gr: 6-12, PG
United Methodist-affiliated
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
(4)
Christ School Photo
#38(T38–T53)Christ School
Gr: 8-12
All-boys (Episcopal Church)
500 Christ School Road
Asheville, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
(1)
Saint Bede Academy Photo - With an average student population of 300, our small class sizes offer students one-on-one interaction with their instructors.
#38(T38–T53)Saint Bede Academy
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 250-0285
Asheville School Photo - Asheville School. An Education for an Inspired Life.
#40(T40–T55)Asheville School
Gr: 9-12
nondenominational Christian heritage
360 Asheville School Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-6345
(4)
St. Stephen's School Photo - St. Stephen's is in a historical palazzo in the very heart of ancient Rome
#40(T40–T55)St. Stephen's School
Gr: 9-12
Via Aventina 3
Rome, Italy 00153
39065750605
Raleigh, NC
#42(T42–T56)Saint Mary's School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(1)
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (non-sectarian)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
(18)
Cate School Photo - Day Walk
#43(T43–T62)Cate School
Gr: 9-12
1960 Cate Mesa Road, P.O. Box 5005
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4127
(19)
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
Gr: 7-12, PG
All-boys (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
(6)
Holderness School Photo - In the Holderness classroom, each student is literally in the front row, with an average class size of 12. We offer AP courses spanning multiple disciplines and encourage students to pursue an intellectual passion of their own in their twelfth-grade year as part of the Senior Thesis program.
#43(T43–T62)Holderness School
Gr: 9-12, PG
Episcopal
PO Box 1879
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1747
(8)
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, Switzerland 1854
0041244934872
Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
#48(T48–T63)Cheshire Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
St. Andrew's School, DE Photo - St. Andrew's seminar style discussions, which include faculty and students seated at a central round table, are heard throughout English, history and language classes.
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
350 Noxontown Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 285-4231
(13)
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 250 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
Gr: 9-12, PG
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
(15)
Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School
#50(T50–T66)Salisbury School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-boys (Episcopalian)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
(2)
The Frederick Gunn School Photo - The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 315 students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year located in Washington, Connecticut.
Gr: 9-12, PG
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Indian Mountain School Photo - As one of the most popular spring sports at IMS, the varsity boys and girls programs have sent athletes to compete at the highest levels of high school and college.
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day)
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(435) 480-0871
Rumsey Hall School Photo - Rumsey Hall School campus.
#54(T54–T69)Rumsey Hall School
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day)
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Army and Navy Academy Photo
#55(T55–T72)Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (secular)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(4)
The International School of Minnesota (ISM) Photo - Aerial overview of ISM Campus! We have a 55-acre campus with a new boarding hall with space for 32 students.
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1800
The Madeira School Photo - Capitol Hill internships in the offices of senators and representatives are a hallmark of the junior year at Madeira
#57(T57–T73)The Madeira School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
(2)
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
#58(T58–T74)Canterbury School
Gr: 9-12, PG
Catholic heritage
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3832
(1)
Applewild School Photo - Upper School students participate in challenging courses in English, math, and social studies. They study science through experiential work and collaborative experiments.
#59(T59–T75)Applewild School
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day)
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Miss Porter's School Photo
#60(T60–T76)Miss Porter's School
Gr: 9-12
All-girls
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
(5)
San Marcos Academy Photo - San Marcos Academy has offered a tradition of excellence in private, Christian education since 1907.
#61(T61–T77)San Marcos Academy
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day)
Affiliated with Texas Baptists through the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(800) 428-5120
Kimball Union Academy Photo
#62(T62–T79)Kimball Union Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
(5)
New Hampton School Photo - Energetic, exceptional faculty who drive a customized learning experience.
#62(T62–T79)New Hampton School
Gr: 9-12, PG
70 Main Street
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 677-3401
(8)
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
Gr: 9-12
Catholic
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
(5)
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
#65(T65–T82)Brooks School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
(10)
Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
#66(T66–T84)Brewster Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
Emma Willard School Photo
#66(T66–T84)Emma Willard School
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
(9)
Proctor Academy Photo - A community built on authentic relationships.
#68(T68–T86)Proctor Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
204 Main Street - P.O. Box 500
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-6652
(12)
TASIS The American School in England Photo - TASIS The American School in England's beautiful 46-acre campus near London and Heathrow airport is well positioned for access to travel and the cultural riches of this vibrant capital.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, United Kingdom tw20 8te
441932565252
Pomfret School Photo
#70(T70–T89)Pomfret School
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 963-6120
(8)
Ross School Photo
#71(T71–T90)Ross School
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day)
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
#72(T72–T91)St. Mark's School
Gr: 9-12
Episcopal
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
(7)
Westtown School Photo - Main building
#73(T73–T92)Westtown School
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
Quaker
975 Westtown Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
(44)
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
Gr: 7-12
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Ashburnham, MA
#75(T75–T98)Cushing Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
(2)
Bronte College Photo - Bronte College Students
#76(T76–T108)Bronte College
Gr: 9-12
non-denominational school
88 Bronte College Court
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
(2)
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
#76(T76–T108)CATS Academy Boston
Gr: 8-12, PG
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
(1)
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day)
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 881-4321
(4)
Pickering College Photo - Independent Co-educational Day and Boarding School
#76(T76–T108)Pickering College
Gr: 9-12
we are not formally a Quaker school today
16945 Bayview Ave
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada L3Y4X2
(905) 895-1700
(1)
Taejon Christian International School Photo - The entire community works together to support each other, moving forward to achieve important goals.
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day)
Christian
77 Yongsan 2-ro, Yuseong Gu
Daejeon, South Korea 34035
82426209116
Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.
#76(T76–T108)Washington Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG
PO Box 190, 66 Cutler Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8301
The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston promises an academic culture that respects your ability to think for yourself and gives you the right balance of structure and freedom to make the most of it. You'll be immersed in a challenging curriculum that cultivates active, lifelong learning. And with an average class size of 13 students, your teachers are truly going to know you.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day)
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
(17)

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