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We're built to meet the learning needs of boys. Our mission of offering an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys is brought to life every day by creating an environment where each boy is known, understood, and valued.
How We Lead
Leadership
We lead confidently with the ability to communicate and collaborate with empathy — in class, in the lunchroom, on the athletic field, in Chapel, and beyond.
How We're Taught to Do What's Right
Integrity
We educate and support boys to lead fulfilling lives, to become lifelong learners, to engage in their communities, and to make a difference. We reinforce The Academy Motto each and every day: Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be.®
How We Build a Brotherhood That Lasts a Lifetime
Brotherhood
Lifelong friendships, a dedicated community, buddy mentors, deeply rooted traditions — it's all part of what makes The Academy Experience a Bond of Brotherhood that lasts a lifetime.
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Boys Independent Private School San Antonio TX
Why San Antonio Academy? Because we know boys, and our boys are known, valued, and understood. The Academy educates boys for life and empowers each young man to fulfill his noble purpose.
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San Antonio's Only All Boys Pre-K Through 8th Grade School
1886
SAA Founding Year
A+
Niche.com A+ Rated School
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Sports Offered
300+
Students
Our History
With deep historical roots and strong ties to the San Antonio community, The Academy's culture is steeped in tradition that is strongly valued by our students, families, and staff.
1886
SAA was the first private school in the state to be given full affiliation by the University of Texas.
1894
The first game of modern football in San Antonio was played between The Academy and West Texas.
1906
Dr. W.W. Bondurant purchased San Antonio Academy and expanded the Lower School program.
1919
Dr. W.W. Bondurant created the Military Leadership Program at SAA.
1960
SAA became a non-profit organization in preparation for accepting tax-exempt gifts for expansion.
1988
SAA is accredited by ISAS, and accepted into membership by NAIS the following year.
San Antonio Academy - Best Private School in San Antonio, TX
Hear From Our Community
We often hear that when you encounter an Academy Boy in our community, you know it. We are proud that their Academy experiences help our boys grow into such fine young men. See these profile quotes as students, parents, faculty, and alumni share their love of The Academy.
Alonzo Peeler '20
The teachers at The Academy really help you. They communicate with you – it's not a big classroom full of students, and they don’t talk to a bunch of kids at once. You can go in, get the one-to-one help, and really experience the teacher for who they are and how they can teach you.
Brendan Moore
I think boys here do well with the rigor of academics because they get to have fun too, and it is just an incredibly vibrant school environment for them. There’s so many activities, so many sports, so many things that complement the academic program that I think that’s ultimately what makes it so effective.
Sekinat McCormick
My favorite thing about San Antonio Academy is the sense of true brotherhood among the boys. Whenever I walk on campus with my son, he’s high-fiving other students, at drop-off he’s wanting to stop at specific people because he wants to say ‘hi’… so our windows are down, we’re waving, and we’re doing this every single day. That sense of true friendship, brotherhood, and togetherness is my favorite part about The Academy.
Jeana Crump
This is a place where boys are nurtured. We really cater our teaching to the ways that boys learn. There are lots of choices and authentic learning experiences that make sense to boys. Because we are able to tailor our education to their strengths, we're also able to find their areas of weakness and meet their needs where they need to be met.
Ankith Padala '21
The most important thing is the brotherhood here because it taught me how to make friends, and how to be kind towards people. It also taught me how long friendship can last because I still contact a lot of my friends from San Antonio Academy.
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The Latest From SAA
News and event information from around campus and The Academy community. Be sure to save the date for the events listed below!
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The SAA community has once again shown its generosity, wrapping up the annual Holiday Food Drive with 12,652 pounds of food donated to the San Antonio Food Bank. This year’s effort brings The Academy’s three-year total to over 46,000 pounds. Congratulations to the grades with the most donations—4th and 2nd grade. Additionally, Pre-K, 1st grade, and 4th grade earned a special dessert during lunch for achieving 100% participation.
It was a pleasure to have Academy alumnus Brandon Hamner '04 join us as our Alumni Monday speaker on December 2, 2024. During his speech, Brandon shared his journey and heartfelt reflections on the lasting impact of his time at SAA.
We were thrilled to welcome everyone to Grandparents & Grandfriends Day at The Academy on Friday, November 22, 2024! Grandparents and grandfriends bring such warmth and wisdom to our community, and it was a privilege to celebrate them with a day dedicated to strengthening the bonds within our SAA family.
The Alumni Association of San Antonio Academy presented the Texas Cavaliers with the 40th Colonel W.T. Bondurant, Sr. Distinguished Humanitarian Award at a special luncheon held at the Witte Museum on Tuesday, November 19.
On November 18, 2024, Zain Haq, Class of 2023, returned to San Antonio Academy to deliver an inspiring Alumni Monday speech reflecting on The Academy's lasting impact. Zain Haq, a proud alumnus of SAA who attended from first to eighth grade, shared how his experiences shaped his journey and prepared him for future success. From his first day as a nervous but excited young student, Zain described The Academy as a community that nurtured curiosity, challenged intellect, and built character.