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Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Best Drill Team 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 boarding schools offering drill team as an interscholastic sport, serving 7,295 students.

Top Drill Team 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (2026)

School
Location
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Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
(10)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo - Our 16-acre campus is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the northern San Diego coastal town of Carlsbad, CA. State-of-the-art athletic facilities support ANA's 17 different sports teams, plus surfing, beach volleyball, and ice hockey.
(4)
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo - The Brook Hill School. Christ-Centered. College Prep.
(Christian)
(3)
1051 N Houston
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Gr: 8-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 71% Tuition listed
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
(21)
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Gr: 7-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 student Tuition listed
Culver Academies
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
(21)
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 49% Tuition listed
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
(7)
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
Hargrave Military Academy
Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave strives to develop well-rounded young men. Hargrave offers various opportunities for Cadets to be involved with music and the arts.
(Baptist)
(6)
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Gr: 7-12, PG | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
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.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(7)
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Gr: 7-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Gr: 9-12, PG | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
New York Military Academy
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.
(2)
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
Gr: 9-12, PG | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon Academy Photo
(United Methodist)
(4)
200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484
Gr: 8-12, PG | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
St. John's Northwestern Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
(Episcopal)
(4)
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Gr: 7-12, PG | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 84% Tuition listed
Southern Preparatory Academy
Southern Preparatory Academy Photo - Southern Prep Academy offers a college-prep curriculum with a focus on personalized learning and academic excellence. Our diploma options include Standard Diploma, Honors Diploma, College-Bound Diploma with ROTC Option, and Military Diploma.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(3)
174 Ward Circle
Camp Hill, AL 36850
(256) 790-9202
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - VFMA offers college preparatory academics, credentialed faculty, competitive PIAA athletics, and individual attention, providing cadets with an environment focused on their academic success.
(Non-denom. / Christian)
(2)
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 78% Tuition listed

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