Sailing Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 boarding schools offering sailing as an interscholastic sport, serving 17,721 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 17,721
  • Average Tuition: $72,870
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,317
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 73%
  • % Students Boarding: 52%
  • % International Students: 27%
  • % Students of Color: 32%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 17,721
  • Average Tuition: $72,870
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 49%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,317
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 73%
  • % Students Boarding: 52%
  • % International Students: 27%
  • % Students of Color: 32%

Top Sailing Boarding Schools (2026-27)

A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
Gr: 11-12, PG | 72 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
International (on a Tall Ship)
Kristiansand, Norway 4610
3475677083
(8)
Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 762 students
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
(10)
Brewster Academy Photo - Brewster Academy is a private, coeducational boarding and day prep school in New Hampshire serving students in grades 912 and postgraduate. Known for its supportive community and team-based learning approach, Brewster prepares diverse thinkers for lives of purpose through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-7200
(10)
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
(10)
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. ..
Gr: 9-12, PG | 151 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
All-girls
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 859 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 16%
Tuition listed
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2239
(30)
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.
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 73%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
(1)
Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
Gr: 4-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,800 students
Tuition listed
Route de Sauverny 74
Geneva, Switzerland 1290
41227755656
(1)
Cranbrook Schools Photo
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 810 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Acceptance rate: 38%
Tuition listed
PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
(248) 645-3610
(10)
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.
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 49%
Tuition listed
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
(21)
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.
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
Tuition listed
18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-7075
(1)
The Fessenden School Photo
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School Photo - Campuses with lake view, Switzerland
Gr: 6-12 | PK-12 (day) | 620 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Tuition listed
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland 1806
412155550
Iolani School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 2,300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 943-2379
Landmark School Photo - Landmark's beautiful coastal campus just 30 miles from Boston.
Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 490 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Tuition listed
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
(2)
Lincoln Academy Photo - Lincoln Academy's campus is large, safe, and beautiful. Located near the ocean and within a 10 minute walk of a vibrant small town, our students love living here!
Gr: 9-12, PG | 600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 83%
Tuition listed
81 Academy Hill
Newcastle, ME 04553
(207) 563-3596
(1)
Marshall School Photo - The beautiful 42-acre campus provides outdoor learning, recreation, and incredible views of Lake Superior, the world's largest natural lake.
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 456 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
1215 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 727-7266
(2)
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.
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 714 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 13%
Tuition listed
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
(8)
North Yarmouth Academy Photo - North Yarmouth Academy Curtis Building at 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine, U.S.A. This building houses the main office and many Upper School classrooms, Safford Center dining hall, art studio, and the Bicentennial Learning Commons.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 76%
Tuition listed
148 Main St
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-2376
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
Catholic
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 643-1248
(5)
Ross School Photo
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
18 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 907-5400
Rosseau Lake College Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
1967 Bright Street
Rosseau, Canada P0C1J0
(705) 732-4351
St. George's School Photo - Seaside Campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 19%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
372 Purgatory Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 842-6600
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.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170
(2)
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.
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 82%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Salisbury School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 319 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
All-boys
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
(2)
San Domenico School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 680 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Tuition listed
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1990
Stevenson School Photo - Situated between the Pacific and Silicon Valley, Stevenson is a school shaped by both its surroundings and its namesake. Like Robert Louis Stevenson - the adventurer and writer who once roamed this coast - the school embraces learning as an exploration. Here, tidepools become classrooms, cypress groves frame our campuses and students are encouraged to chart their own journeys with curiosity andcreativity.
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 507 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
(831) 625-8309
(11)
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.
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
Christian
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Tabor Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Wolfeboro Camp School Photo - A transformative summer program. Academic growth and summer camp fun!
Gr: 5-12, PG | 130 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 5 students
Tuition listed
93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools offering Sailing are there?
There are 31 boarding schools offering Sailing.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding schools offering Sailing?
The average tuition cost of boarding schools offering Sailing is $72,870 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school offering Sailing?
Lincoln Academy, founded in 1801, is the oldest boarding school offering Sailing.
Which boarding school offering Sailing has the lowest acceptance rate?
Milton Academy has the lowest acceptance rate (13%) among boarding schools offering Sailing.
Which boarding school offering Sailing has the highest average SAT scores?
Ross School has the highest average SAT scores (1575) among boarding schools offering Sailing.

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