Not just a Boarding School but an Extraordinary Boarding School
For over 280 years, West Nottingham Academy has shaped leaders, innovators, and visionaries. Grades 9–12. Maryland, USA. A 100-acre campus where ambition meets opportunity.
Extraordinary in Science
Where high school students don’t just study AI – they teach it.
Extraordinary in Art
Where portfolios are built alongside working artists and global mentors.
Extraordinary in Sports
Where discipline meets national rankings #24 and character defines champions.
Extraordinary Internships
Where a Grade 11 student intern was selected to teach AI at MIT. Watch Here!
Our Mission
SINCE 1744
Founded in 1744, West Nottingham Academy is the oldest boarding school in the United States, offering a unique educational experience for young men and women in grades 9 through 12. Nestled on a picturesque campus in rural Maryland, our mission is to ignite passion, inspire success, and cultivate community through a diverse curriculum featuring over 120 courses, including the renowned IGNITE, INSPIRE, and Artist-in-Residence Program.
With a remarkable 5:1 student-teacher ratio, we ensure personalized attention for academic excellence and personal growth. Our modern facilities support a vibrant student life, fully equipped for both academic pursuits and artistic exploration.
If you are considering enrolling in our private school, we warmly invite you for a Campus Visit.
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