Are you looking for a Christian Boarding School in Connecticut, Delaware or Rhode Island for your adolescent son or daughter? Here is a complete listing of schools for you to consider.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.
What is a Christian Boarding School?
Christian boarding schools are specifically residential schools that enable your young boy, girl, or high school/college prep student to live and study away from home (5 days or 7 days per week).
Christian boarding schools (CSBs), because they are not state funded, are almost always considered private schools. Therefore, parents usually self-pay for tuition, room, board, and any associated fees.
There are a number of CSBs that are non-profit and fees may be reduced because of various types of funding and donations. Most schools provide scholarships and/or financial aid programs. While not all the fees will be covered, some CBS work with you so that your insurance covers some of the cost of medical or mental health care at the school.
Many CSBs are considered a type of therapeutic boarding school that helps children with mental health or behavior issues. However, not all CSBs are so check out our guide on therapeutic boarding schools and how to choose the best one for your youth to make sure you know what to look for when examining each of these schools to see if they are the right fit for your child.
For options specifically for Therapeutic Boarding Schools, click here for a list of therapeutic boarding schools listed by state.
The schools listed below are Christian because they teach or were founded on Biblical principles. Students are not required to be Christian or practice any specific church denomination for them to be accepted at these schools.
There is a lot to think about when searching for a Christian Boarding School. Consider one of these schools if you are looking for a residential program where your child can thrive.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.
Connecticut Christian Boarding Schools
Below you will find a listing of the Christian boarding schools in Connecticut.
Canterbury School in New Milford
Canterbury School is a Catholic college preparatory, co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 as well as post-graduate. They are located in New Milford, Connecticut, approximately 1-1/2 hours away from New York City.
Canterbury was founded in 1915 and is guided by Catholic heritage. The school offers a rigorous academic program including AP courses, athletics, and arts programs as well as numerous clubs and activities. Canterbury strives to create a close knit community based on five values: honesty, respect, compassion, spirituality, and self-reliance.
Annual tuition is $71,450 for boarding students and $52,750 for day students plus additional miscellaneous fees. Canterbury does offer information to families about a flexible payment plan option.
For more information, contact Canterbury School at (860) 210-3832 or on their website.
Saint Thomas More School in Oakdale
St. Thomas More School is a college-preparatory school in Oakdale, Connecticut, less than 3 hours from Boston and New York. The school serves grades 8–12 and postgraduate courses.
Teachers and staff focus not only on the academic success of each student but also on their personal and moral development. They support each student’s long-term goals. Early college credit/AP courses are available and supplemental one-on-one small group instruction is available.
Tuition, room and board, books, and laundry service are $56,900 per year. There is an optional Student Assistance Tutoring Program which is priced at $5,000 per semester or $8,000 for the full year. Financial assistance is offered to domestic and international applicants who qualify.
For more information, contact Saint Thomas More School at (860) 859-1900 or on their website.
Teen Challenge New England – CT Men’s & Women’s Center in New Haven
Teen Challenges offers a strong Biblical foundation and Christ-centered highly structured program that helps adult men and women who struggle with addiction. They teach skills needed to rebuild their self-worth, overcome life’s struggles, and be productive members of society.
The long-term program is ten to twelve months long. For those who may need extra support, they also offer a six-month restoration program. The program also includes clinical counseling and life coaching for each resident. Additionally, the women’s program provides care for victims of sex trafficking, along with bringing hope and recovery to the addicted.
Each resident will earn high school equivalency prior to graduating, should it be needed.
Teen Challenge programs bring life-changing hope to addicts and families, and they never turn anyone away due to a lack of funds.
For more information, contact Connecticut Men’s & Women’s Center Teen Challenge at (203) 789-6172 or on their website.
Delaware Christian Boarding Schools
Here is a list of the Christian boarding schools in Delaware.
Saint Andrew’s School in Middletown
St. Andrew’s is a private, Episcopal, co-educational 100% boarding school for grades 9 through 12. Ninety-five percent of faculty reside at the school as well.
The St. Andrew’s academic program strives to instill habits of thoughtfulness, curiosity, creativity, and independent critical thinking. Students don’t just “study” science, art, and history. They work, under the careful guidance of faculty, as apprentice scholars and artists. This process enables students to discover the joys of deep learning and authentic inquiry, an experience that will sustain them throughout their lives.
St. Andrew’s students live in one of six boys’ dorms or eight girls’ dorms. Each residence hall is supervised by one or more members of the faculty, known as the dorm parent, who lives in a faculty residence attached to the dorm.
Annual full tuition is $64,150.00 Approximately 37% of students receive grants, and the average grant is $49,301.00.
For more information about Saint Andrew’s School, contact (302) 378-9511 or on their website.
Rhode Island Christian Boarding Schools
Below is a listing of the Christian boarding schools of Rhode Island.
Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Abbey School is a co-ed Benedictine boarding and day school for students in grades 9 to 12. Students attend school from Monday to Saturday, mid-day.
Each student is required to be involved in an activity every afternoon and may select options that include athletics (43 teams), theater (three major shows per year), music, visual arts, and community service. After their main afternoon activity, students can also get involved with as many clubs as they wish.
Boarding tuition is $71,935 per year and the day tuition is $44,980. Parents should plan on approximately $1,500 annually of additional costs for books, fees, and school-sponsored trips. There is also an additional fee of $875 for international students.
Portsmouth Abbey School offers financial aid grants for families based on demonstrated need, academic merit, and the availability of funds.
For more information, contact Portsmouth Abbey at (401) 683-2000 or on their website.
Saint George’s School in Middletown
St. George’s is a private, co-ed boarding and day school offering a comprehensive college-preparatory program to students in grades 9–12. The school offers 115 courses in Creative & Performing Arts, Humanities, Language & Culture Studies, and STEM fields.
Eighty-eight percent of St. George’s students are boarders. About 70 percent of St. George’s dorm rooms are singles, giving students the option of keeping their doors open to socialize or to study intensely in private. Students study in groups in dorm common areas.
Tuition for boarding students is $73,850 and $51,275 for day students. St. George’s is committed to providing admission to talented, motivated students regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Grants are awarded to families according to their level of financial need.
For more information, contact Saint George’s School at (401) 847-7565 or on their website.
Teen Challenge New England – RI Women’s Center in Providence
See the listing above for Teen Challenge New England Men’s & Women’s Center in Connecticut for Rhode Island’s similar program information.
Contact Teen Challenge New England at (401) 467-2970 or on their website.
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