There are several reputable boarding schools on the east coast, in the west and throughout the USA. Whether you're looking for a rigorous academic preparatory program, a military program to prepare students for active duty in the armed forces, a therapeutic boarding school to help troubled teens adapt to positive living, or an intensive arts or sports based program, there are a lot of options. Learn about the top boarding schools in the USA by comparing the finer points of the best of the best.

For the best military boarding schools, there are options for all boys and for co-ed boarding schools. The New York Military academy welcomes both male and female students beginning in grade seven through twelve. They have a fantastic reputation for turning out students who excel in the armed forces, with a lifelong commitment to serving the country. They're located in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, but they welcome residential students from all over the country. The Camden Military academy in Camden, South Carolina and the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia also serve grades 7-12 serve boys only. In Howe, Indiana, the Howe Military School also offers summer camp programs for grades 5 and up, for both boys and girls. Saint Catherine's Military Academy in Anaheim California serves boys only, but allows admission for students as young as 4th grade. While St. Catherine's Military school doesn't offer a high school program, her students have been well received at military high schools all over the country.

Therapeutic Boarding Schools exist in several areas throughout the country. Some are in clinical settings, adjacent to hospitals and are really more like treatment centers, in that they focus on the child's addiction or disorder and the kids come and go throughout the year. Those really don't qualify as boarding schools, since their educational aspects are secondary. A good therapeutic boarding school will offer kids one on one education, in addition to small group help, and behavioral therapists and counselors will be on staff around the clock. The Turning Winds Academy stands above the others, since they also offer plenty of time outdoors and a community where every resident contributes, and each student is an active part of their own treatment.

Art Boarding Schools are also popular. The Idyllwild Arts Academy offers a fantastic classical music program for students in high school. From 9th to 12th grade, students at this Idyllwild, California boarding school have the opportunity to train under master painters, designers, and others. If you're looking for a program that's a little further east, the Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen MI offers an arts program that compares favorably to the Idyllwild Arts Academy, although there are differences. If you're looking for an art-focused boarding high school, be sure to learn the similarities and differences in each program before deciding which to use. Learn about financial options and waiting lists, too. Both of these programs welcome boys and girls.

Boarding Schools in the USA have been a time-honored tradition, since the birth of our country. A boarding school education is a great way for students to prepare for the adult world in a safe and secure environment. They're not as expensive as many people believe and since there are so many different kinds of boarding schools available, it's easy to find one that's right for every kid. Whether you're looking for an academically driven school in Boston, or a California arts school, or an ADD boarding school. Request information from all of the top boarding schools in the US and figure out which one is best for your family.

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