Military Schools for Boys

Are you looking for a military boarding school for boys for your son? Military schools offer a disciplined environment for teens who need a firm influence. Here is a listing of schools for males in the United States and Canada.

What is Military School?

Military school is an educational residential facility that teaches children and teens in a highly structured, military style systematic environment.

Military residential programs were originally designed to prepare youth and adults prior to enlisting in service of the country in the army, navy, marines, air force, or coast guard. Currently, many young men and women attend military school due to their need for a structured environment. Students may or may not go on to enlist in the armed forces.

Military schools are either day schools, where students go to school during the day and return home at night, or boarding schools, where they live full-time at the school.

The majority of military schools are private and charge tuition. Scholarships and financial aid are available. The schools may be state-run or run by a public school system.

Military boarding schools are different from college-level armed forces training academies.

Unfortunately, at this time there are no free military schools. The cost of tuition can be high, but there are scholarships and funding available. Click here to learn more about how to pay for military school.

Some of the schools are for boys only and some are coed, which means they accept boys and girls. Click here for a complete listing of military schools for girls. There are currently no female-only military schools.

Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.

Military Schools for Boys (Accept Only Males)

The following schools currently accept only boys.

Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California

Army and Navy Academy is an all-boys military boarding school for boys in grades 7-12. Army and Navy Academy is both a boarding and a day school that prepares boys for success in college and far beyond. They also offer Summer programs.

How much does Army and Navy Academy cost? Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year is $48,000 for boarding school. Financial assistance based on need is available for some families. They also guarantee tuition discounts for active duty military families, siblings of current cadets, and children of alumni.

Contact the school through their website or by calling 888.762.2338.

Camden Military Academy in Camden, South Carolina

Camden Military Academy is a boys-only boarding school for grades 7-12. The school is the official state military academy. They offer Summer programs as well as financial aid.

How much does Camden Military Academy cost? Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year is $29,590. This includes tuition, room and board, the application fee, and uniform fee. Payment plans are available.

Visit the school website for more information or call (800) 948-6291.

Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia

Fishburne Military School is one of the top military schools in the nation for boys in grades 7-12. Their goal is to teach young men the highest standards of integrity and citizenship. They offer a day school and both a 5-day and 7-day boarding program.

How much does Fishburne cost? Their boarding school costs $38,400 for the 2022-2023 academic year. This includes tuition, room and board, a student service account, uniforms, and a registration deposit. Fishburne has grants available for tuition assistance based on needs.

Contact the school through their website or by calling 540.946.7700.

Fork Union Military Academy

Fork Union Military Academy is for boys in grades 6-12. It is a private college preparatory military academy. They are a Christian school affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. They use a unique curriculum schedule known as the One Subject.

How much does Fork Union cost? Tuition is $37,900 for the 2022-2023 school year. This includes fees, boarding costs, and meals. Uniforms are an extra $3,100. For international students, tuition is $46,150.

Contact the school through their website or by calling 1-800-GO-2-FUMA (1.800.462.3862).

Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia

Hargrave Military Academy is a military school for boys in grades 7-12. The school is a college prep academy with the goal of developing young men into leaders of character who are prepared for lifelong success.

How much does Hargrave Military Academy cost? For a boarding cadet for the 2022-2023 academic year tuition is $39,437. Sixty percent of cadets receive some financial assistance.

Learn more about the school on their website or by calling  1 (800) 432-2480.

Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, Texas

Marine Military Academy is a private college preparatory boarding school whose goal is to prepare young men in grades 8-12 for college and responsible leadership. The school provides a structured environment and solid academics to motivate and teach students how to have a triumphant future they can be proud of.

How much does the Marine Military Academy cost? The total cost is $46,650 for the 2022-2023 academic year. This includes tuition, room and board, the application fee, a reservation deposit, uniforms and personal care items. Partial scholarships are given to approximately 40 percent of the cadets dependent upon need.

Contact MMA through their website or by calling 956.423.6006.

Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri

Missouri Military Academy is a college preparatory military boarding school that accepts young men ages 12 – 18 who are in middle or high school. The rigorous daily schedule helps high school and middle school boys mature into young men by providing them with structure and responsibility. They offer both a residential boarding school program and a day school education program.

How much does Missouri Military Academy cost? 2022-23 Tuition and Room & Board is $38,000 for a full year and $19,000 for midterm enrollment. The uniform and accessories fee is $2,954.00 for new students and $595 for returning students.

Contact the school through their website or by calling  573-581-1776.

Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia

Riverside is a military academy for boys in grades 7-12. The school provides a distinctive military structure with the ultimate goal of teaching students to become young men of character, and sound judgment, with the commitment to becoming thriving members of society.

How much does Riverside Military Academy (RMA) cost? Tuition for the 2022-2023 school year for boarding is about $49,000. Financial aid is available and if you live in the state of Georgia, there are some grants/scholarships that may apply.

Visit the school website or call 1-800-462-2338 for more information.

Robert Land Academy in Ontario, Canada

Robert Land Academy is a military-inspired school for boys in grades 5-8 (Junior), Intermediate (9-10), and Senior (11-12). Robert Land Academy is Canada’s only military-inspired private school. The school provides a highly structured program operated with a military theme. The goal is for boys and young men who have experienced behavior challenges or who have not responded to the traditional school system to learn to have a successful future.

How much does Robert Land Academy cost? Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 school year is $61,200.

For more information contact the school through their website or by calling (905)386-6203.

Southern Preparatory Academy in Camp Hill, Alabama

Southern Prep is an all-boy private military academy for students in grades 6-12. Young males entering grades six through twelve may apply. Scholarships are available.

How much does Southern Preparatory Academy cost? Tuition for the 2022/2023 school year is $31,000.

Visit the website or call 256-675-6260 to learn more.

Military Schools for Boys (Accept Boys and Girls)

These military schools are co-ed and accept both boys and girls.

Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida

Admiral Farragut Academy is a private, college-prep, coeducational, boarding and day school that serves students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. While based on military tradition, the school is not equipped to handle students with behavior problems. Applicants are required to have a proven academic record, a strong work ethic, a desire to excel, and a commitment to our core values.

Contact the school through their website or by calling 727-384-5500.

Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana

Culver Academies is a co-ed military boarding school for boys and girls in grades 9-12. The academy’s ultimate goal is to provide students with the best academic multifaceted education in the world. The school also provides 6-week summer school and camp programs.

How much does Culver Academies cost? Tuition and boarding for the school year 2022-2023 is $57,000. Books, uniforms and extras are extra.

Contact the school on their website or by calling 574-842-7000.

Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, Virginia

Massanutten Military Academy is a co-ed, non-profit school for boys and girls in middle school (grades 5-8) and high school (grades 9-12). The academy’s goal and mission is to prepare cadets for their success by delivering structure and a superior educational experience.

How much does Massanutten Military Academy cost? Tuition, fees, and boarding for the 2022-2023 school year is $32,500 for a 7-day boarding student. For a 5-day boarding student, the cost is $28,000. The uniform cost is an extra $2,800.

Contact the school through the website or by calling 1-877-466-6222.

New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico

New Mexico Military Institute is a co-ed four year high school and two-year junior college. They do not accept students over 22 years of age. The program is not a boot camp and cannot handle most special needs.

New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) in Roswell is known as “The West Point of the West,” NMMI is the only state-supported co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college in the United States. Leadership training is provided to all cadets at the college level, through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, and at the high school level through the Junior ROTC program. The ROTC Program offers college cadets the opportunity to receive a commission in the U.S. Army through the 2-Year Early Commissioning Program. Cadets may pursue commissions in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines through the Service Academy Preparatory Program.

How much does New Mexico Military Institute cost? In-state tuition, room and board, and fees for the 2022 Fall semester or first semester attended is $ 9,579.00, and out-of-state is$ 13,105.00. Spring semester or second semester attended is $ 6,587.00 for in-state and $10,113.00 for out-of-state. Payment plans are available.

Get more information at the school website or by calling 575-622-6250.

New York Military Academy in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York

The New York Military Academy is co-ed and accepts students in grades 7-12. The academy offers a unique middle and high school program that combines academic, physical, and leadership programs in a very structured and challenging 24/7 military environment with the goal of building each student’s character and confidence. They also offer a day school and summer program.

Visit the school website or call (845)534-3710 for more information.

Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Oak Ridge Military Academy is a co-ed college preparatory school that serves young men and women in grades 7-12. Oak Ridge strives to create an environment that fosters sound values, encourages learning, and provides opportunities to practice positive influence.

Contact the school through their website or call (336) 643-4131.

St. John’s Northwestern Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin

St. John’s Northwestern Academy is an independent, private college preparatory school. St. John’s is a Christian school and all faiths are welcome. They offer both boarding and day school for boys and girls in grades 7-12. Their goal is to educate and develop young men and women into responsible citizens and moral and ethical leaders who are inspired to meet the world’s challenges.

How much does St. John’s Northwestern Academy cost? Tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year for 7-day boarding is $45,000. The cost for 5-day boarding is $44,000. Tuition assistance may be available based on need and availability of funds.

For more information contact the school through their website or by calling 800-752-2338.

TMI Episcopal School of Texas in San Antonio, Texas

TMI Episcopal is a co-ed preparatory military school. This Christian school accepts students in grades 6-12 and offers a complete college-preparatory program including honors and Advanced Placement courses, as well as a competitive athletic program.

How much is TMI Episcopal? For the 2022-2023 academic year tuition for their 7-day boarding school is $56,510. They also have a 5-day boarding school which is $51,520. The price includes tuition, and room and board. The 5-day program requires you to live within 125 miles of San Antonio. They do offer some scholarships and financial aid.

For more information contact the school through their website or by calling (210) 698-7171.

Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania

Valley Forge Military Academy is a co-ed preparatory college with military tradition. The Academy is a college preparatory school for boys, offering middle school and high school in grades 7-12. The College is a two-year institution for men and women and has been designated the Military College of Pennsylvania.

How much does Valley Forge cost? For the 2022-2023 academic year tuition is $39,304. These costs include tuition, fees, room, dining, uniforms, laundry and dry-cleaning, haircuts, required personal supplies, shoe repair, and health care. Scholarships are available.

For more information contact the school through their website or call 610-989-1200.

This list of military schools for boys can assist your family in finding the school that is the best fit for your young man.

Military schools provide the structure needed for youth who have behavior issues or are troubled and can help them move in the right direction and learn to continue to make positive life changes as they grow and mature. As with all of the schools, the ultimate goal of them is for your child/young man to become someone who can make a positive contribution to society.

If military school isn’t the best choice for your family, consider therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment centers as other out-of-home placement options.

Are you considering a military program for your son? Share about it in the comments.

If you have any questions or comments about this post, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or leave a comment below.

Click here for a free PDF printable checklist of the 7 steps to take when your child needs residential treatment.