Best Sailing Boarding Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 29 boarding schools offering sailing as an interscholastic sport, serving 14,723 students.

Top Sailing Boarding Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 11-12, PG
| 64 students
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
Grades: 8-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
| 320 students
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii
Asia Pacific International School Hawaii Photo
(Christian)
(1)
54-230 Kamehameha Hwy
Hauula, HI 96717
(808) 670-1909
Grades: 5-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
| 150 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 355 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 160 students
Cardigan Mountain School
Cardigan Mountain School Photo
(2)
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-3548
Grades: 6-9
| 233 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Collège du Léman Sàrl
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
(1)
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
Grades: 4-12
Pre-K-12 (day)
| 1,900 students
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Schools Photo
(10)
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
| 795 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School Photo
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Grades: 5-9
PK-9 (day)
| 537 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 210 students
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
Grades: 6-12
PK-12 (day)
| 620 students
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Grades: 4-9
| 140 students
Iolani School
Iolani School Photo
(Episcopal)
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2279
Grades: 9-12
K-12 (day)
| 2,200 students
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
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 435 students
Lakefield College School
Lakefield College School Photo - Lakefield College School entrance
(Anglican)
(4)
4391 County Rd. 29
Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
(705) 652-3324
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Landmark School
Landmark School Photo - Beautiful Coastal Campus
(2)
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Grades: 9-12
2-12 (day)
| 470 students
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
Grades: 9-12
K-12 (day)
| 717 students
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Ross School
Ross School Photo
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Grades: 6-12, PG
PK-12, PG (day)
| 314 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
Grades: 8-12
PK-12 (day)
| 1,000 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
Grades: 7-12
| 342 students
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
(2)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 310 students
505 Spring Street
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-6393
Grades: 8-12
6-12 (day)
| 120 students
Stevenson School
Stevenson School Photo
(11)
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
| 523 students
The Stony Brook School
The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School is a private Christian college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 7-12), distinguished for its academics and set apart by its mission. The 55-acre campus is located 50 miles east of New York City on Long Island's north shore and is home to 460 students from 20 countries and all over the United States.
(Christian)
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 460 students

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