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New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

Most Selective 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the lowest acceptance rates (2025-26).
Acceptance rates listed below reflect the average rate of acceptance for all applicants (boarding and day applicants) in the previous year.
Keep in mind that acceptance rates may be lower or higher than the average acceptance rate depending on: what grade you are applying for, whether you are a boarding applicant or day student applicant, and the time of year you are applying.
Schools typically have the most openings for freshmen and sophomores (many schools do not accept incoming seniors), so applying for entrance into 9th or 10th grade may improve your chances of admission.
Acceptance rates between boarding applicants and day student applicants may differ (i.e., schools in certain areas may a higher ratio of day student applicants to day student openings, versus boarding applicants to boarding openings; the acceptance rate of some schools will actually be lower for day applicants and higher for boarding applicants).
Many, but not all, schools will accept applications after application deadlines, but admission generally becomes more difficult.
Acceptance Rate Range: 55% 85% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%

Lowest Acceptance Rates

Among Military Schools (out of 13 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
51³Ô¹ÏÍø School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union Military Academy Photo - The cadets in parade formation. The first full dress parade of the year begins usually at the end of April and is on Sunday.
All-Boys (Baptist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 55%-60%
Grades: 7-12, PG
PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205
Rank: #22
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
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%-70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Rank: #3-133.-13
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.
All-Boys
(4)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Rank: #3-133.-13
Camden Military Academy
Camden Military Academy Photo - A proud family!
All-Boys
(21)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001
Rank: #3-133.-13
Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School Photo
All-Boys
(7)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 8-12  | 6-12 (day)
225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706
Rank: #3-133.-13
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.
All-Boys (Baptist)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480
Rank: #3-133.-13
Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy Photo
All-Boys
(1)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
Rank: #3-133.-13
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Rank: #3-133.-13
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)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 9-12, PG
78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335
Rank: #3-133.-13
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12
2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Rank: #3-133.-13
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
All-Boys
(5)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 6-12
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Rank: #3-133.-13
St. John's Northwestern Academy
St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - Students walking through campus.
(Episcopal)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
Rank: #3-133.-13
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.
All-Boys
(2)
Acceptance Rate: >70%
Grades: 7-12, PG
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399

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