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How Boys Learn
An Environment Just for Them
1886
SAA was the first private school in the state to be given full affiliation by the University of Texas.
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Building A Foundation
It All Begins Here
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Creating Confidence
Through Art, Music & Stage
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Working as a Team
Physical Fitness Develops Self-discipline
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Honoring Traditions
A History of Brotherhood
Around the Campus
![Faill Family Fair October 20, 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537822401/saacademyorg/wsieuil2ijhi6wb0lmbq/SaturdayNightLights.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537822401/saacademyorg/wsieuil2ijhi6wb0lmbq/SaturdayNightLights.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1537822401/saacademyorg/wsieuil2ijhi6wb0lmbq/SaturdayNightLights.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537822401/saacademyorg/wsieuil2ijhi6wb0lmbq/SaturdayNightLights.png","width":946}])
![Accepting Applications Beginning October 1, 2018]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537898679/saacademyorg/gims2iamhoq9er59koox/TexHil2019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537898679/saacademyorg/gims2iamhoq9er59koox/TexHil2019.png","width":339}])
![Award-Winning Author & Illustrator Kathryn Otoshi to Visit SAA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1538150898/saacademyorg/mdaorzk3e7smexoghxge/kathryn-otoshireading.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1538150898/saacademyorg/mdaorzk3e7smexoghxge/kathryn-otoshireading.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1538150898/saacademyorg/mdaorzk3e7smexoghxge/kathryn-otoshireading.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1538150898/saacademyorg/mdaorzk3e7smexoghxge/kathryn-otoshireading.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1538150898/saacademyorg/mdaorzk3e7smexoghxge/kathryn-otoshireading.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1538150898/saacademyorg/mdaorzk3e7smexoghxge/kathryn-otoshireading.jpg","width":2200}])
Explore the Academy
Wildcat TV
Watch how SAA Pre-K boys learn through movement and visual stimulation during an alphabet scavenger hunt.
Get to Know SAA
SAA has become truly outstanding by getting a little better each and every day. It is a joy to behold.John E. Newman SAA Alumnus 1961; SAA Board of Trustee 1982-1989
Our History...
1894
The first game of modern football in San Antonio was played between The Academy and West Texas.
1906
Dr. W.W. Bondurant purchases San Antonio Academy and expands lower school program.
1960
SAA becomes non-profit in preparation for accepting tax-exempt gifts for expansion.
1985
John Webster becomes Headmaster in school’s 100th year.
1988
SAA is accredited by ISAS, and accepted into membership by NAIS the following year.
2017
John Webster retires after 32 years of dedicated service. Clint DuBose is tapped to lead the school in fall 2017.