NY Military Academy is a co-ed boarding/day school in Cornwall-on-Hudson serving grades 7-12 with specialized support for ADD/ADHD students
New York Military Academy is a co-ed boarding and day school in Cornwall on Hudson, NY serving grades 7–12. The school offers structured support for students with ADD/ADHD, combining a disciplined military environment with academic rigor. With an average class size of just 8 students and 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, NYMA provides individualized attention and personalized instruction that can benefit students who thrive in organized, structured settings with clear expectations and consistent routines.
The academy's curriculum includes college-level coursework, AP classes, and JROTC, alongside a comprehensive extracurricular program featuring 18+ sports, arts programs, and leadership clubs. The formal dress code and regimented daily schedule create a predictable environment that supports students who benefit from structure and clear behavioral frameworks. Students with ADD/ADHD often respond well to this level of organization, which reinforces executive function and self-regulation.
Boarding and day options are available, with day tuition at $23,250 and boarding at $56,000 annually. Financial aid is available, with 60% of students receiving an average grant of $13,000. Prospective families should contact Admissions Director Justin LoPresti at (845) 618-7335 or visit nyma.org to discuss how the school's structured approach and ADD/ADHD support program may meet their child's needs.
At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students80
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$56,000
Fin. Aid60% receive aid
Est.1889
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Military Colleges and Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1889 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $56,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Stated tuition is for boarding students. Day student tuition is $23,250. Additional fees may apply. |
| Total Students | 80 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Justin LoPresti |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 60 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 56 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
Additional College ClassesCollege BiologyCollege Calculus A & BCollege PhysicsLeadership AP ResearchUS History AP Seminar
AP Courses
AP Computer ScienceAP GovernmentAP mandarineAP PsychologyAP Seminar HistoryAP Spanish
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · Drill Team · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Riflery · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Wrestling · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Community Service · Games Club · JROTC · Math Honor Society · National Honor Society · Outdoors Club · Raiders · Student Government · Weekend Off Campus Activities · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Band · Photography |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Association of Military Colleges and Schools · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.nyma.org/calendar |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 |
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