Fishburne Military School
- Private, Boarding, All-Boys
- WAYNESBORO, VA
All-Boys School
Fishburne Military School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Private, Boarding, All-Boys
- 7-12
- WAYNESBORO, VA
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 37 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade A minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$17,700
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$34,000
Received Financial Aid
90%
Average Financial Aid
$11,500
From Fishburne Military School
Since 1879, Fishburne Military School has prepared young men for success in the classroom and beyond. As one of the premier military schools in America, Fishburne provides your son with the structure he needs to succeed.
You will find a nurturing, supportive community here — one that's dedicated to helping you son tap into his full potential. He will get the personalized attention he needs to thrive through small classes and one-on-one tutoring. He will develop confidence and citizenship skills through our nationally-acclaimed JROTC program.
But most importantly, at Fishburne your son will build confidence, responsibility and character to help prepare him for success—no matter where life takes him. Request more information today.
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Fishburne Military School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1170
36 responses
Average ACT
26
8 responses
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JROTC Leadership Training at Fishburne
As a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction, Fishburne is one of just a handful of schools that can nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies. Our JROTC program will build your son's character, inspire his academic achievement, teach him the power of teamwork, and show him the importance of selfless service.
Culture & Safety
Poll
50%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 6 responsesPoll
33%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 6 responsesBoarding
Students Boarding
70%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Top Countries
China
International Boarding Students
5%
Students
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
170
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 6 responses17%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 6 responses50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 6 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National
17:1Poll
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 6 responsesPoll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 6 responsesPoll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 6 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
40%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 5 responses40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 5 responses60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 5 responsesFishburne Military School Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 37 reviews
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My son is a senior this fall. He has been attending FMS as a five day boarder since the summer between 7th and 8th grades when he attended summer school for the outdoor adventure class. He was doing fine at the public school and wasn’t having any behavior problems or anything, but that was the problem. He was just fine, and not being pushed to be better.
The small class sizes, rigorous academics, life lessons, camaraderie, athletics, and leadership training have impacted him in a positive way that the local public school would never be able to match. He has more choices for sports, can’t “slip through the cracks” academically, and is much more involved in extracurriculars than he would’ve been at the public school. I’ve been incredibly pleased with the young man he is becoming. Most importantly, HE loves it. He says it’s like living with his best friends.
I never thought I would be a parent who sent her child to military school, but here we are...better because of FMS!
The small class sizes, rigorous academics, life lessons, camaraderie, athletics, and leadership training have impacted him in a positive way that the local public school would never be able to match. He has more choices for sports, can’t “slip through the cracks” academically, and is much more involved in extracurriculars than he would’ve been at the public school. I’ve been incredibly pleased with the young man he is becoming. Most importantly, HE loves it. He says it’s like living with his best friends.
I never thought I would be a parent who sent her child to military school, but here we are...better because of FMS!
Three years ago I made the decision to enroll my son into Fishburne due to his inability to achieve academic success in public schools. I toured Fishburne and immediately made the decision that this was the place my son needed to be. My son is currently a day-student and is about to begin his THIRD year as as sophomore at FMS. He began as an 8th grader who was transferring with an IEP for learning issues. It was quickly determined that his issue wasn't that he couldn't learn, it was that he needed a different way to learn. Fishburne has done exactly that! Small class sizes, one-on-one interaction with teachers and brotherhood are just a few examples of how FMS has made learning easier for my son. He is held accountable, taught discipline and above all, is taught that every choice he makes effects the outcome of his goals! My young boy who started at FMS just a short time ago, is now a young man with a bright future ahead of him!
I have a son who graduated in 2014 and a 17 year old who just finished his sophomore year. Presently, we live in NJ, a 6 hour drive away from FMS, and I would not have a second son there if I did not believe fully in the high level of education, the discipline, and the values instilled in the students. The faculty and staff are not only there to teach, but to nurture when we, as parents, cannot. They are taught to be young men of honor; young men with a strong moral compass; young men with confidence to pursue whatever they choose; and young men with the discipline and structure to be able to go out into the world and make a difference, no matter how big or small. My husband and I are regularly asked about the cost, and our response is normally the same. This has been by far the best investment we have ever made, with the return on our investment being the success of our sons in all aspects of their lives, but mostly in their commitment to being good people. I highly recommend FMS!