1. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch
Tuition: Free
Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch (and the Girlstown USA) is a Christian residential program for troubled youth. Although the name “Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch” suggests that this is another all-male type of boarding school, this is actually a different boarding school on this list because they are open to both, boys and girls ages 5-18. Tuition is completely free because, according to them, “financial resources should never stand between a family in crisis and much-needed help.” Families are asked to cover transportation and medical costs while the school covers all other expenses thanks to their committed supporters. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch is definitely a right choice for number one spot on our list of 10 low cost boarding schools for troubled youth because it is free and open for both, boys and girls.