Blair Academy

Blairstown, New Jersey · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12

Blair Academy is a coeducational boarding school for grades 9–12 on a hilltop campus in Blairstown, New Jersey, about 65 miles from New York City. Founded in 1848 and linked to the Presbyterian Church since its founding, it enrolls 484 students, about 83% of whom board. Instead of traditional AP classes, Blair offers advanced survey courses aligned with introductory college courses and advanced seminars. Applicants interview and submit transcripts and teacher recommendations; international applicants also submit SSAT and an English proficiency test.

• Founded in 1848; historically associated with the Presbyterian Church
• Coed boarding school for grades 9–12; about 83% of students board
• Advanced survey and seminar courses replace traditional AP classes
• Located about 65 miles from New York City