Country guide
Coverage: 211 schools and 212 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.
Terminology: Grades (for example Grade 9 to Grade 12); some schools also admit a postgraduate (PG) year.
Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.
As published by Study in the States on 2026-10-17: an F-1 student may attend a public school only in grades 9-12, for a maximum of 12 months in total across all public schools, and must pay the full unsubsidized per capita cost of the school district before applying for the visa. Moving from one public high school to another is not allowed, but a transfer to an SEVP-certified private school is. Check the official page before applying; this is not a guarantee of any visa or admission. official source
As published by Study in the States on 2026-10-17, there is no time limit for an F-1 student at an SEVP-certified private school. Before the school issues Form I-20, the student must show the ability to pay for the program, housing and other living expenses; the school sets the living-expenses figure. The page does not set out host-family or guardian requirements, so families should ask the school's designated school official (DSO) and the relevant state education agency. official source
212 campuses from 211 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.
Hightstown, New Jersey
A private coeducational boarding and day school in Hightstown, New Jersey, for grades 9 to 12 and postgraduates, founded in 1864.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 9-12 and postgraduate
Annual boarding fee
US$81,000 per year
full boarding. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Pennington, New Jersey
An independent day and boarding school in Pennington, New Jersey with middle and upper school divisions.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Malvern, Pennsylvania
A private boys' boarding and day school in Malvern, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-12 and postgraduate students.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 6-12 and postgraduate
Annual boarding fee
US$63,400 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Putney, Vermont
A co-educational progressive boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Putney, Vermont. 2026-27 day and boarding tuition are published.
Independent · Ages taught: 9-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
A coeducational boarding and day school in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, for grades 8-12 and postgraduates.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 8–12 and postgraduates
Annual boarding fee
US$79,800 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Watertown, Connecticut
A boarding and day high school in Watertown, Connecticut, on a 226-acre campus. It requires standardized testing for all applicants and offers financial aid.
Independent · Ages taught: 9th grade to postgraduate year (ages 13 and over)
Annual boarding fee
US$81,400 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Ojai, California
A coeducational college-preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12 in Ojai, California, with about 20 day students alongside its boarding community.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
US$84,000 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Bell Buckle, Tennessee
A co-ed boarding and day school for grades 6 to 12 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 6-12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Claremont, California
A private boarding and day school in Claremont, California, whose dorms have live-in Dorm Heads and on-duty faculty at night.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
US$87,430 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Easthampton, Massachusetts
A school in Easthampton, Massachusetts with a boarding and day upper school and a day middle school for grades 7 and 8. Tuition for 2026-27 includes room and board for…
Independent
Annual boarding fee
US$82,700 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Woodstock, Connecticut
An independent day and boarding co-educational high school in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 9-12 and postgraduates
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
Saco, Maine
A private day and boarding school serving grades 6 through 12 in Saco, Maine, established in 1811. The tuition and fees page lists boarding tuition, room and board for…
Independent · Ages taught: grades 6 through 12
Annual boarding fee
US$57,100 per year
boarding (pattern not named). 2027-28. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Tilton, New Hampshire
An independent boarding and day school in Tilton, New Hampshire, for students of all genders in grades nine through post-graduate.
Independent · Ages taught: grades nine through post-graduate
Annual boarding fee
Fees not confirmed
San Antonio, Texas
A day and boarding school in San Antonio, Texas, with 5-day and 7-day boarding for grades 8-12.
Independent · Faith-based · Ages taught: Day students Grades 6-12; boarding Grades 8-12
Annual boarding fee
US$65,480 per year
full boarding. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Pawling, New York
A boarding and day school for boys in grades 7 to 12 and postgraduates, in Pawling, New York.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 7-12/PG
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Sedona, Arizona
An International Baccalaureate boarding and day high school for grades 9-12 in Sedona, Arizona, founded in 1948.
Independent · International school · Ages taught: Grades 9-12
Annual boarding fee
US$60,000 per year
boarding (pattern not named). Domestic pupils. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Saxtons River, Vermont
A coed college preparatory boarding and day school in Saxtons River, Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year. 2026-27 tuition and several fees are…
Independent · Ages taught: grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Ojai, California
An Augustinian school in Ojai, California, with a middle school and high school and a resident programme with separate boys and girls dormitories.
Independent · Faith-based
Annual boarding fee
US$77,500 per year
full boarding. 2026-27. Tuition and boarding, published per year.
Lynchburg, Virginia
A small independent school in Lynchburg, Virginia, for grades 9 to 12, with about 70% boarding students and 30% day students.
Independent · Ages taught: Grades 9 -12
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
Natick, Massachusetts
A private arts high school in Natick, Massachusetts with boarding and day tuition published for 2026-27, along with arts program fees.
Independent
Annual boarding fee
Fees published, but no boarding total can be calculated from them.
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