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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 Photo - Our 125-acre campus is on a hilltop overlooking the ocean.
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 - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
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.
St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time.
Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Dinning Hall
Milton Academy Photo - The typical class size at Milton is 14 students. Classes meet around the Harkness table, where students and faculty share dialogue, inquiry and reflection.
San Domenico School Photo - The San Domenico Dance department offers an in depth training program in ballet, modern dance, jazz and choreography with professional master teachers and choreographers. The four-year program offers opportunities to explore dance from the beginning to the advanced level. Courses may include homework such as, journaling, book reports, field trips, performance critiques, resumes, biographies, grant proposals and choreography.
Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Digital Arts Media Lab
The Athenian School Photo - Athenian students
Lake Forest Academy Photo - Everyone at LFA (students, faculty, and staff) belongs to one of four houses - Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. The four Houses compete in a series of mini competitions throughout the year and the House that earns the most points WINS!
Hillside School Photo
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
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.
Ross School Photo
Dublin School Photo - Winners of Bronze at Nationals, none had ever rowed before Dublin. Dublin is a place where you can discover your passion and have the opportunity and support to achieve it.
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.
Lakefield College School Photo - "Not one day passes without thinking back on my time at LCS. Because of my experience, I studied at top universities in England, my Bachelors at Warwick Business School and my Masters at Cass Business School, securing my first "real" job at Rothschild. LCS recognized and realized a potential in me that I didn't know I had. LCS ALUMNUS
Portsmouth Abbey School Photo

Top Sailing Boarding Schools (2019-20)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • 'Iolani School
    'Iolani School Photo
    (Episcopal)
    563 Kamoku Street
    Honolulu, HI 96826
    (808)943-2279
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 1900 students
  • A+ World Academy
    A+ World Academy Photo - #climbinghigh to get to the top of the mast at A+ World Academy
    (7)
    International (on a Tall Ship)
    Bern, Switzerland 3007
    004747904180
    Grades: 11-12, PG | 62 students
  • Admiral Farragut Academy
    (8)
    501 Park Street North
    St. Petersburg, FL 33710
    (727)384-5500
    Grades: 8-12 | 320 students
  • The Athenian School
    The Athenian School Photo - Athenian students
    (1)
    2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
    Danville, CA 94506
    (925)362-7223
    Grades: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 517 students
  • Brewster Academy
    Brewster Academy Photo - Freshwater Ecology students access the largest freshwater laboratory in the state (Lake Winnipesaukee), without leaving campus.
    (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 | 360 students
  • Buffalo Seminary
    Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our one-to-one tablet computer program gives each girl instant access to a wealth of information.
    All-girls 
    205 Bidwell Parkway
    Buffalo, NY 14222
    (716)885-6780
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 195 students
  • Cardigan Mountain School
    Cardigan Mountain School Photo - Digital Arts Media Lab
    All-boys 
    62 Alumni Drive
    Canaan, NH 03741
    (603)523-3548
    Grades: 6-9 | 225 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)
    (4)
    49 Seahorse Lane
    Christchurch, VA 23031
    (804)758-2306
    Grades: 9-12 | 215 students
  • Collège du Léman Sàrl
    Collège du Léman Sàrl Photo
    (1)
    Route de Sauverny 74
    Geneva, Switzerland 1290
    0041227755656
    Grades: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1900 students
  • Concord Academy
    Concord Academy Photo - Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel is a frequent gathering place for the CA community, particularly for Senior Chapel Talks that begin three or four of our mornings every week.
    (8)
    166 Main Street
    Concord, MA 01742
    (978)402-2250
    Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
  • Culver Academies
    Culver Academies Photo - Culver's athletic facilities include: Golf Course (Nine holes), Polo Arena, Crew Sheds, two Ice Hockey Rinks, an 8 Lane Pool, Diving Tank, 14 Outdoor Tennis Courts, 6 Indoor Tennis Courts, State of the Art Fitness Center with Trainers, 6 Indoor Basketball Courts, Fencing Facility, Free Weight Room, Softball Field, Baseball Field, Lighted Football Field, Lighted Soccer and Lacrosse Fields.
    (19)
    1300 Academy Road
    Culver, IN 46511
    (574)842-7100
    Grades: 9-12 | 842 students
  • Dublin School
    Dublin School Photo - Winners of Bronze at Nationals, none had ever rowed before Dublin. Dublin is a place where you can discover your passion and have the opportunity and support to achieve it.
    18 Lehmann Way, PO Box 522
    Dublin, NH 03444
    (603)563-7075
    Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
  • Forman School
    Forman School Photo - Forman has a total of 13 dormitories on campus. The majority (85%) of students are boarders, but day students are invited to participate fully in evening study halls, meals, social events and other campus activities.
    (6)
    12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80
    Litchfield, CT 06759
    (860)567-1802
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 223 students
  • Hillside School
    Hillside School Photo
    All-boys 
    404 Robin Hill Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
    (508)485-3483
    Grades: 4-9 | 165 students
  • The Hotchkiss School
    The Hotchkiss School Photo - The Hotchkiss School
    (9)
    11 Interlaken Road
    Lakeville, CT 06039
    (860)435-3102
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 605 students
  • Lake Forest Academy
    Lake Forest Academy Photo - Everyone at LFA (students, faculty, and staff) belongs to one of four houses - Bird, Lewis, Sargent, or Welch. The four Houses compete in a series of mini competitions throughout the year and the House that earns the most points WINS!
    (2)
    1500 West Kennedy Road
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    (847)615-3267
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 440 students
  • Lakefield College School
    Lakefield College School Photo - "Not one day passes without thinking back on my time at LCS. Because of my experience, I studied at top universities in England, my Bachelors at Warwick Business School and my Masters at Cass Business School, securing my first "real" job at Rothschild. LCS recognized and realized a potential in me that I didn't know I had. LCS ALUMNUS
    (Anglican)
    (1)
    4391 County Rd. 29
    Lakefield, Canada K0L2H0
    (705)652-3324
    Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
  • Landmark School
    Landmark School Photo - Celebration!
    P.O. Box 227
    Prides Crossing, MA 01965
    (978)236-3000
    Grades: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 476 students
  • Milton Academy
    Milton Academy Photo - The typical class size at Milton is 14 students. Classes meet around the Harkness table, where students and faculty share dialogue, inquiry and reflection.
    (7)
    170 Centre Street
    Milton, MA 02186
    (617)898-2227
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 730 students
  • Portsmouth Abbey School
    Portsmouth Abbey School Photo
    (Catholic)
    (5)
    285 Cory's Lane
    Portsmouth, RI 02871
    (401)643-1248
    Grades: 9-12 | 360 students
  • Ross School
    Ross School Photo
    18 Goodfriend Drive
    East Hampton, NY 11937
    (631)907-5400
    Grades: 6-12, PG | Pre-K-12, PG (day) | 368 students
  • St. George's School
    St. George's School Photo - Our 125-acre campus is on a hilltop overlooking the ocean.
    (Episcopal)
    (1)
    P.O. Box 1910
    Newport, RI 02840
    (401)842-6600
    Grades: 9-12 | 370 students
  • St. George's School, Vancouver
    St. George's School, Vancouver Photo - St. George's School mission: Building Fine Young Men. One Boy at a Time.
    All-boys 
    4175 West 29th Avenue
    Vancouver, BC, Canada 00001
    (604)221-3915
    Grades: 8-12 | 1-12 (day) | 1160 students
  • St. Michaels University School
    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.
    3400 Richmond Road
    Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
    (250)370-6170
    Grades: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 1000 students
  • Saint Stanislaus High School
    Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Mr. Anderson's chemistry class gets to perform cool experiments!
    All-boys  (Catholic)
    304 S. Beach Blvd.
    Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    (228)467-9057
    Grades: 7-12 | 386 students
  • Salisbury School
    Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Dinning Hall
    All-boys 
    (2)
    251 Canaan Road
    Salisbury, CT 06068
    (860)435-5732
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 310 students
  • San Domenico School
    San Domenico School Photo - The San Domenico Dance department offers an in depth training program in ballet, modern dance, jazz and choreography with professional master teachers and choreographers. The four-year program offers opportunities to explore dance from the beginning to the advanced level. Courses may include homework such as, journaling, book reports, field trips, performance critiques, resumes, biographies, grant proposals and choreography.
    1500 Butterfield Road
    San Anselmo, CA 94960
    (415)258-1905
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 680 students
  • Santa Catalina School
    Santa Catalina School Photo - Volleyball in the Gym
    All-girls  (Catholic)
    (1)
    1500 Mark Thomas Drive
    Monterey, CA 93940
    (831)655-9356
    Grades: 9-12 | 244 students
  • Spring Street International School
    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.
    (1)
    505 Spring Street
    Friday Harbor, WA 98250
    (360)378-6393
    Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day) | 112 students
  • Stevenson School
    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.
    (11)
    3152 Forest Lake Road
    Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    (831)625-8309
    Grades: 9-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 750 students
  • The Stony Brook School
    The Stony Brook School Photo
    (Christian)
    (6)
    1 Chapman Parkway
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
    (631)751-1800
    Grades: 7-12 | 411 students
  • Tabor Academy
    (8)
    66 Spring Street
    Marion, MA 02738
    (508)291-8300
    Grades: 9-12 | 525 students
  • The Taft School
    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.
    (1)
    110 Woodbury Road
    Watertown, CT 06795
    (860)945-7700
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 606 students
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