All boys. All boarding. Grades 9-12.
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Woodberry offers boys and families all the benefits of a private day school, the flexibility and deeper connections of a top-rated boarding prep school, and the personalized instruction and mentorship of an independent institution.
Parents point to the school for teaching their sons integrity and respect for others, how to work hard, and how to excel in the academic and social pressures of college.
Why should a boy come to Woodberry? Here he will join an enduring community, develop friendships that last a lifetime, and gain a sense of self-confidence that is balanced by humility.
As you consider whether to attend public or private school and day school or boarding school, the best way to learn about Woodberry is to hear from some of our students. The debate over private vs. public school is not one we aim to settle here; we are focused on serving boys who are willing to work hard, build their character, and take care of each other.
“What’s special about Woodberry is the sense of community; it's kind of a magical place. We trust that the faculty, coaches, and staff know our son and are getting the most out of him and that he, in turn, is getting the most out of his many academic, athletic, social, and artistic opportunities.”
- Parent of 2019 Student
Woodberry Forest School is an exceptional private school community for high school boys in grades nine through twelve. It is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and one of the only all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country.
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Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.