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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 14,369 students.

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Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Admiral Farragut Academy offers up to 12 sports during the three seasons.

Stevenson School Photo - Outdoor Education: Afternoon surfing, day hikes, weekend camping trips, and an 11-day wilderness trek introduce students to the wilderness environment while emphasizing the development of a positive attitude toward challenging situations.

The Athenian School Photo

Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Evening study halls keep students on track with homework and studying. On a daily basis, our dorm staff makes sure that students are putting forth an honest effort in their school work.

Hillside School Photo

Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo

Culver Academies Photo - The Culver Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual - mind, spirit, and body - through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

The Taft School Photo - More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.

St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

Iolani School Photo

A+ World Academy Photo - At A+ World Academy, even Sundays are open for tutoring!

Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Dinning Hall

Spring Street International School Photo - SSIS high school students regularly participate in local, regional and state tennis, soccer, and baseball competitions. Eligible SSIS students have joined fellow islanders on soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, track, golf, sailing and swim teams.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time.

Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Digital Arts Media Lab

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.

Brewster Academy Photo - Freshwater Ecology students access the largest freshwater laboratory in the state (Lake Winnipesaukee), without leaving campus.

Santa Catalina School Photo - Volleyball in the Gym

Stevenson School Photo - Outdoor Education: Afternoon surfing, day hikes, weekend camping trips, and an 11-day wilderness trek introduce students to the wilderness environment while emphasizing the development of a positive attitude toward challenging situations.

Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Evening study halls keep students on track with homework and studying. On a daily basis, our dorm staff makes sure that students are putting forth an honest effort in their school work.

Culver Academies Photo - The Culver Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual - mind, spirit, and body - through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

The Taft School Photo - More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.

St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

A+ World Academy Photo - At A+ World Academy, even Sundays are open for tutoring!

Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Dinning Hall

Spring Street International School Photo - SSIS high school students regularly participate in local, regional and state tennis, soccer, and baseball competitions. Eligible SSIS students have joined fellow islanders on soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, track, golf, sailing and swim teams.

St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time.

Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Digital Arts Media Lab

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.

Brewster Academy Photo - Freshwater Ecology students access the largest freshwater laboratory in the state (Lake Winnipesaukee), without leaving campus.

Top Sailing Boarding Schools (2026)

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Location

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A+ World Academy

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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

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(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

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2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223

Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Brewster Academy

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(10)

80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200

Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed

Brooks School

(Episcopal)

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1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272

Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 25% Tuition listed

Buffalo Seminary

(non-sectarian)

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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

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62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548

Gr: 6-9 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 74% Tuition listed

Christchurch School

(Episcopal)

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49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843

Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 73% Tuition listed

Collège du Léman Sàrl

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Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656

Gr: 4-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1,900 students Tuition listed

Culver Academies

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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

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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

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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

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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

(The Episcopal Church)

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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

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1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3267

Gr: 9-12, PG | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 34% Tuition listed

Landmark School

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429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed

Milton Academy

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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

(Catholic)

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285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248

Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 31% Tuition listed

Ross School

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18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400

Gr: 6-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed

St. George's School, Vancouver

(Anglican tradition)

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4175 West 29th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6S1V1
(604) 221-3890

Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

St. Michaels University School

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3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170

Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students

Saint Stanislaus High School

(Catholic)

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304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057

Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 82% Tuition listed

Salisbury School

(Episcopalian)

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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

(Catholic)

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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

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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

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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

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110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700

Gr: 9-12, PG | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 19% Tuition listed

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