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Best Sailing Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 boarding schools offering sailing as an interscholastic sport, serving 14,377 students.
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Top Sailing Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A+ World Academy
A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
(8)
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
Gr: 11-12, PG | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Admiral Farragut Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the surface of the moon, professional athletes, and in key leadership positions around the world, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international university preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is located on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
(9)
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 68% Tuition listed
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
(1)
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Brewster Academy
Brewster Academy Photo - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.
(10)
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
Gr: 9-12, PG | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Brooks School
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
(Episcopal)
(10)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 25% Tuition listed
Buffalo Seminary
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
(2)
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Gr: 6-9 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 74% Tuition listed
Christchurch School
Christchurch School Photo - "Set your course at the river. " Established in the Episcopal tradition, Christchurch is inclusive, welcoming students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
(Episcopal)
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
(1)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Gr: 4-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1,900 student Tuition listed
Culver Academies
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
(21)
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 49% Tuition listed
Dublin School
Dublin School Photo - There`s dramatic beauty that is apparent on your first visit to Dublin. Surrounded by unspoiled forests, pristine lakes and Mt. Monadnock - the most climbed mountain in the world, our 500-acre campus supports a vibrant and supportive community of scholars, artists and athletes.
(1)
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 46% Tuition listed
Forman School
Forman School Photo - The Forman Green is at the center of campus life. Surrounded by dorms and faculty homes, it reflects the traditional charm of an historic New England community.
(6)
12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Gr: 9-12, PG | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Gr: 4-9 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo
(Episcopal)
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Lake Forest Academy's 435 students are from 15 states and 35 countries. LFA is commited to diversity and inclusion; our student body includes 25% international students, 34% domestic students of color, and 33% of students receive financial aid.
(2)
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267
Gr: 9-12, PG | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 34% Tuition listed
Landmark School
Landmark School Photo - Beautiful Coastal Campus
(2)
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Milton Academy
Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
(8)
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 31% Tuition listed
Ross School
Ross School Photo
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
St. George's School, Vancouver
St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School, Vancouver is an all-boys university preparatory school in Canada. The school offers a Canadian curriculum containing 100+ courses and 26 Advanced Placement subjects.
4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 221-3890
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Michaels University School
St. Michaels University School Photo - St. Michaels University School's campus is a blend of historic and innovative spaces, with the original School House steps away from the Innovation Lab where students explore robotics programs.
(1)
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students
Saint Stanislaus High School
Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - We make the most of our location right on the Bay, developing unique programs, clubs, and activities for our students to enjoy. Our scuba and sailing clubs enjoy time in the water, while our environmental club focuses on care for our oceans, too.
(Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 82% Tuition listed
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School
(2)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Gr: 9-12, PG | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School Photo - Come visit our beautiful campus in Monterey, California! Call the admission office at 831.655.9356 or email admission@santacatalina.org to schedule your visit.
(Catholic)
(1)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9356
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Spring Street International School
Spring Street International School Photo
(1)
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Gr: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 90% Tuition listed
Stevenson School
Stevenson School Photo
(11)
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Taft School
The Taft School Photo - Our beautiful campus features facilities that rival those of many small colleges, including a library with 55,000 print volumes; a 45,000 square foot science and mathematics building; two theaters; two ice hockey rinks; and an 18-hole golf course.
(3)
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700
Gr: 9-12, PG | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 19% Tuition listed

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