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Saint Andrew's School

5.00 (3 reviews)
3900 Jog Road Boca Raton FL 33434
Tel: (561) 210-2020
www.saintandrews.net
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,382 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,750
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Saint Andrew's School Photo #4 - Students in a dorm room in the Girls Dorm.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #5 - Many of our sports teams have won regional, state, and national championships.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #6 - Smiling Scots are the best!
Saint Andrew's School Photo #7 - Residential Life students making s'mores at the fire pit at the head of the school's house.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #8 - Students dressed up for a special event on campus.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #9 - Students promoting the Science Club. There are so many clubs at Saint Andrew's, everyone is bound to find something to be passionate about.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #10 - Saint Andrew's student swimming at the Duff Tyler Aquatic Complex at Saint Andrew's School.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #11 - Our performing arts department offers theater, dance, orchestra, band, and choir.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #12 - Residential Life students hanging out in the Boys Dorm lobby.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #13 - Residential Life students at Top Golf.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #14 - The Res Life Olympics is one of the best and most beloved traditions at Saint Andrew's School.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #15 - Girls hanging out in the lobby of the Girls Dorm.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #16 - With 81 acres, students and faculty can have class outside on beautiful, sunny South Florida days.
Saint Andrew's School Photo #17 - Our boarding students enjoy spending time with one another in their dorm rooms and at Residential Life community events.
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About the School

  • Attending boarding school at Saint Andrew's is a transformative experience for students in grades 9-12. Resident Life fosters a sense of community, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
  • Our boarders find themselves a home and a family away from home when they come to Saint Andrew's. With over 35 professional educators and their families living on campus, our focus is caring for the safety and well-being of each of our over 100 resident students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,382 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,750
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School News

Top Rankings

Saint Andrew's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Large student body (number of students)
Offering Breadth
High # of AP/advanced courses offered
Student Test Scores
High SSAT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
Saint Andrew's School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1961
1906
Campus Size
81 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Mind, Body, Spirit

Student Body

Enrollment
1382 students
320 students
% Students of Color
27%
27%
% International Students
14%
21%
% Students Boarding
15%
65%
Average SAT Score
1220
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1080 - 1350
-
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
15 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
30
-
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
# of AP Courses Offered
28
18

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$28 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$79,500
($1,000 matriculation fee. Includes meals/laptop)
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$46,750
($1,000 new student matriculation fee. Tuition includes lunch and school owned and supported MacBook Air computer.)
$40,000
% Students on Financial Aid
12%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
(Merit Scholarship program for entering grade 9)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
Yes
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Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
66%
-
Acceptance Rate
60%
64%
Director of Admissions
Alexandra Tolischus
Adena Shriner
Associate Director of Admissions
Kelly Sheehan
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCheering
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceDiving
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water PoloWrestling
School Mascot
Scotty

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Cum Laude SocietyFair Trade Club
Model CongressModel United Nations
Mu Alpha ThetaNetwork for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Robotics TeamRound Square
Science National Honor SocietySpanish National Honor Society
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
90%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Florida
61
Florida State University
24
George Washington University
20
University of Miami
19
Boston University
15
Emory University
14
New York University
14
Rollins College
12
Tulane University
9
University of Pennsylvania
9
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School Notes

  • Attending boarding school at Saint Andrew's is a transformative experience for students in grades 9-12. Resident Life fosters a sense of community, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Our boarders live on a vibrant 81-acre campus, where learning and personal growth are a top priority, and friendships last a lifetime. With dedicated residential faculty who serve as mentors and guides, our boarding students receive personalized attention and care throughout their journey. A unique opportunity for students to thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.
  • Our academic curriculum includes 46 honors level courses, 24 Advanced Placement (AP)offerings, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
  • At Saint Andrew's School, we are proud to offer 19 different sports and 65 different teams between our High School and Middle School, including swimming, tennis, and soccer.
  • We are quite proud that 82% of the class was admitted to a Top 100 institution from the Best National Universities and the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges categories in the US News and World Report rankings
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Morgan Pressel - LPGA Tour member
    • Vincent Spadea - Former professional tennis player
    • Corina Maorairu - Former professional tennis player
    • Tinsley Ellis - Blues artist
    • Kevin Steele - District Attorney, Pennsylvania
    • Anthony Bartone, Jr. - Drag Racing
    • Catalina Pérez - Starting goalkeeper for the Women's Colombia National Team in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
    • Josh Minott - Minnesota Timberwolves
    • Alexander Dartnell - Two-time national champion and the top-ranked U.S. junior player in squash
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Andrew's School cost?
Saint Andrew's School's tuition is approximately $79,500 for boarding students and $46,750 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Andrew's School?
The acceptance rate of Saint Andrew's School is 60%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Saint Andrew's School?
Saint Andrew's School famous alumni include: Morgan Pressel, Vincent Spadea, Corina Maorairu, Tinsley Ellis, Kevin Steele, Anthony Bartone, Jr., Catalina Pérez, Josh Minott and Alexander Dartnell.
What sports does Saint Andrew's School offer?
Saint Andrew's School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
Does Saint Andrew's School offer a summer program?
Yes, Saint Andrew's School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Saint Andrew's School's ranking?
Saint Andrew's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High SSAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Saint Andrew's School?
The application deadline for Saint Andrew's School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

Student & Alumni Reviews

Review
Description

Class of 2015
5.00
Swarthmore College
St. Andrew's has a unique community atmosphere. Unlike other high-caliber high schools, students are not competitive with one another and look to each other for assistance and guidance; this includes interactions between seniors and freshman. . .

Class of 2004
5.00
UNC-Chapel Hill
There are so many wonderful characteristics of Saint Andrew's that I don't know where to begin. One of the strongest points that can be made about the school is the influence of the Honor. . .

Class of 2005
5.00
Vanderbilt University
Saint Andrew's school is not just a stellar institution and a supportive facility of faculty and friendship. It is a home. I lived there for four years in the boarding program where I. . .
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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,382 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,750
  • Acceptance rate: 60%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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