Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Member Schools

BoardingSchoolReview.com lists 13 boarding schools as Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) members, serving 7,846 students. Learn more about the association at Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

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Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Aerial view of Currey Ingram's 83-acre campus.

The Webb School Photo

Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School, a Nord Anglia Education inspires our students to become critical- thinkers with a global perspective both inside and outside of the classroom.

Miss Porter's School Photo

St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - The Abbey church is located at the center of campus. The location of the church is no accident, as the rich Benedictine tradition, which spans 1500 years, is central to all facets of the St. Bernard experience.

McCallie School Photo - The 180,000 square-foot Sports & Activities Center is home to five basketball courts, a racquetball court, a climbing gym, a weight room, a 25yd x 25m swimming pool, a wrestling room, twenty-five indoor rowing machines, an indoor track, and a full-service athletic training room. The building also houses a student recreation area with ping-pong tables, pool tables, and an arcade.

IMG Academy Photo - Through world-class on-campus and online experiences, IMG helps student-athletes win their future, preparing them for college and beyond.

Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Admiral Farragut Academy offers 14 different sports over three seasons for our student-athletes! At Farragut, we strongly believe that students who participate in athletics learn to manage their time effectively and maintain an active lifestyle while forging meaningful bonds that extend far beyond the classroom. Our commitment lies in nurturing well-rounded individuals through athletics and rigorous academics.

Marine Military Academy Photo

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.

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

Saint Mary's School Photo - BE PREPARED! The newly renovated Sarah Graham Kenan Library is an inviting space and is the center of intellectual life for students working directly with faculty. It serves as a "creative commons" where students work collaboratively with classmates, work one-on-one with teachers and tutors, or work individually to research assignments or just enjoy a good book or magazine.

Woodberry Forest School Photo

Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School, a Nord Anglia Education inspires our students to become critical- thinkers with a global perspective both inside and outside of the classroom.

St. Bernard Preparatory School Photo - The Abbey church is located at the center of campus. The location of the church is no accident, as the rich Benedictine tradition, which spans 1500 years, is central to all facets of the St. Bernard experience.

McCallie School Photo - The 180,000 square-foot Sports & Activities Center is home to five basketball courts, a racquetball court, a climbing gym, a weight room, a 25yd x 25m swimming pool, a wrestling room, twenty-five indoor rowing machines, an indoor track, and a full-service athletic training room. The building also houses a student recreation area with ping-pong tables, pool tables, and an arcade.

IMG Academy Photo - Through world-class on-campus and online experiences, IMG helps student-athletes win their future, preparing them for college and beyond.

Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Admiral Farragut Academy offers 14 different sports over three seasons for our student-athletes! At Farragut, we strongly believe that students who participate in athletics learn to manage their time effectively and maintain an active lifestyle while forging meaningful bonds that extend far beyond the classroom. Our commitment lies in nurturing well-rounded individuals through athletics and rigorous academics.

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.

Saint Mary's School Photo - BE PREPARED! The newly renovated Sarah Graham Kenan Library is an inviting space and is the center of intellectual life for students working directly with faculty. It serves as a "creative commons" where students work collaboratively with classmates, work one-on-one with teachers and tutors, or work individually to research assignments or just enjoy a good book or magazine.

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Member Schools (2026-27)

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Admiral Farragut Academy

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501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504

Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 17 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed

Currey Ingram Academy

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6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173

Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate: 98% Tuition listed

IMG Academy

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5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425

Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Marine Military Academy

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320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006

Gr: 7-12, PG | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed

McCallie School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300

Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 60% 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

Miss Porter's School

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60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530

Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed

Riverside Preparatory Academy

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2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338

Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

St. Bernard Preparatory School

(Catholic)

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1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 255-5890

Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

Saint Mary's School

(Episcopal)

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900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100

Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed

The Webb School

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319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003

Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed

Windermere Preparatory School

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6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737

Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Woodberry Forest School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989
(888) 798-9371

Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate: 51% Tuition listed

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