New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio (2026).
Student:teacher ratios are only one indicator of student attention, as they merely indicate the number of adults on campus (in a teacher-related capacacity) relative to the number of students.
The student:teacher ratio is different than the average class size at a school and should not be confused as such.
S:T Ratio Range: 7:1 15:1 Avg. S:T Ratio: 10:1

Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio

Among Military Schools (out of 16 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Boarding School
S:T Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1-21.-2
Camden Military Academy
All-Boys (non-sectarian)
(18)
S:T Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #1-21.-2
S:T Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 534-3710
Rank: #3-73.-7
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
All-Boys
(7)
S:T Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 8-12  | 6-12 (day)
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Rank: #3-73.-7
Fork Union Military Academy
All-Boys (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
(6)
S:T Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Rank: #3-73.-7
S:T Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #3-73.-7
Valley Forge Military Academy
All-Boys
(2)
S:T Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Rank: #7-87.-8
Randolph-Macon Academy
(United Methodist-affiliated)
(4)
S:T Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12, PG
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Rank: #8-128.-12
Hargrave Military Academy
All-Boys (Christian)
(6)
S:T Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #8-128.-12
Massanutten Military Academy
(5)
S:T Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 8-12, PG
614 South Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2167
Rank: #8-128.-12
S:T Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #8-128.-12
Southern Preparatory Academy
All-Boys (non-denominational)
(3)
S:T Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-12
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Rank: #12-1412.-14
Marine Military Academy
All-Boys
(1)
S:T Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Rank: #12-1412.-14
Missouri Military Academy
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.
All-Boys
(6)
S:T Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 7-12, PG
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #14-1614.-16
Riverside Military Academy
All-Boys
(5)
S:T Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 6-12
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Rank: #14-1614.-16
St. John's Northwestern Academies
St. John's Northwestern Academies Photo - St. John's Northwestern Academies is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for grades 6-12. Since 1884, they develop moral and ethical leaders who are inspired to improve the world through two paths! Their Military Academy pursues its mission using military leader development principles. Their Prefect Academy pursues its mission using contemporary organizational leader development principles. #LeadershipLivesHere
(Episcopal)
(4)
S:T Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 6-12, PG
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Rank: #16-1816.-18
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-Boys (secular)
(4)
S:T Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 7-12
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

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