We See What's Great In You

  • For Boys For Boys
    Wherever you are, Fishburne is where you need to be.
  • For Parents For Parents
    Fishburne is ideal for talented boys whose talents haven’t been discovered.
  • For Cadets For Cadets
    There’s a reason life at Fishburne is organized the way it is—so you can get the most out of every day.

We see what others can’t
So you’ll do things you’ve never done


Because of our size (we’re proudly Virginia’s smallest military school) and our commitment to every cadet, you can’t hide here. You are known, challenged, and supported at every step. In this environment, growth is unavoidable. Cadets leave with greater self-awareness, real confidence, and the discipline to succeed in whatever path they choose next.
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Fishburne At a Glance

Fishburne is ideal for talented boys whose talents haven’t been discovered. When we see what’s great in a boy, it’s not long before he sees what’s great in himself. And at the end of the day, that may be the most important thing he’ll ever learn here. 

  • - CADET Corporal \ 2nd Year

    “I was looking for something that could bring meaning to my life...
    I found it.”

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  • 12:1

    Cadet to Teacher Ratio
    More feedback from instructors results in a better, more effective learning experience.

  • 100%

    College Acceptance Rate
    We have a 100% college acceptance rate of the Cadets who apply to college

  • 40

    Years of JROTC Excellence
    We’ve maintained US Army's highest level of accreditation maintained for over 40 years

  • 175

    Maximum Total Enrollment
    We pride ourselves by offering an individualized style of learning and education for each Cadet.

  • 9

    International Cultures
    We understand the challenges international students face and provide patient help to students.

  • 13

    Different Sports Offered
    No Sitting on the sidelines. Every Boy plays a sport, and cadets can play whichever they desired.

We have a secret.

Almost everything you’ve thought or heard about Fishburne isn’t true. Yes, it’s an all-boys school. Yes, we teach in a military style. But other than that, it’s way different than you’ve heard or imagined.

  • We’re not a reform school.

    We’re an all-boys boarding school that offers a military style education. So, yes, lots of structure and discipline (and marching) but also lots of chances to be creative and daring.

  • There’s a leader in you.

    And at Fishburne you’ll learn how to unleash the leader in you in an environment that’s been creating leaders of all types since 1879.

  • You can play any sport you want.

    No tryouts.
    Just try your best.

  • You have a talent no one else has seen. Until now.

    The beauty of a small school is that you have room to explore who you are and what you want. The beauty of Fishburne is that we have a gift for helping boys discover their true selves. That’s why we say, "We See What’s Great in You."

  • Not everyone here wants to go to college.

    And not everyone pictured a Military Academy, either. We have a 100% college acceptance rate and we also offer a clearer path to the US Service Academies than other schools. We can’t wait to help you find your future.

  • You’re a BMOC (Big Man on Campus) from the moment you get here.

    At Fishburne, upperclassmen aren’t given the upper hand. All grade levels mix together in the barracks and outside of the classroom—making even the youngest cadets feel like a big deal.

News & Events Happening Around Campus

Fishburne Military School is a place of constant purpose and momentum. Our campus calendar reflects that rhythm, highlighting academic achievements, leadership programs, athletic competitions, special events, and traditions that define the Fishburne experience.

Stay connected to what’s happening on campus and beyond, and see how our cadets learn, lead, and grow each day.

Upcoming Events

  • Mar
    7

    Academic Saturday

  • Mar
    9

    Special Schedule Week

  • Mar
    11

    3rd Quarter Exams

  • Mar
    14

    Spring Break Begins (Cadets leave by 1500)

  • Mar
    15

    Spring Break

  • Mar
    22

    Barracks open Cadets must return by 1700)

  • Mar
    23

    4th Quarter Begins

  • Mar
    23

    Special Schedule Week

  • Mar
    25

    Military Experience Day

  • Mar
    30

    Charlie Schedule Week

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Wherever You Are Fishburne is Where You Need to Be

225 South Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
FISHBURNE.ORG
admissions@fishburne.org

Our Mission

To innovate and create the military school for the twenty first century. One that redefines what it means to graduate young men with the skills to move forward wherever their lives take them with CHARACTER \ KINSHIP \ AGENCY.
Fishburne Military School has earned the US Army’s highest level of accreditation and maintained its designation as a JROTC Honor Unit With Distinction for over 40 years. We may also nominate qualified candidates to the United States Service Academies and host one of only four Summer JROTC programs in the nation, accredited by US Army Cadet Command.