About SAA
About SAA

Established in 1886, San Antonio Academy of Texas is a non-profit, non-denominational, tax-exempt school for boys in prekindergarten through grade eight.
Admissions
Admissions

Academy boys are taught to be honest, be kind and to be the best they can be.
Academics
Academics

The Academy educates boys to succeed in life scholastically, emotionally and physically.
Fine Arts
Fine Arts

Dedicated to bringing out the very best in each student’s abilities.
Athletics
Athletics

Where physical fitness, self-discipline and sportsmanship are emphasized.
- Meet the Coaches
- About the Program
Enrichment & Summer Programs
Enrichment & Summer Programs

Year-Round Enrichment offers accelerated classes to boys, girls and adults while the summer program over 400 diverse array of classes for kids to create, explore and have fun.
- Enrichment Program
- Summer At The Academy
Support SAA
Support SAA

For over a century, SAA has prepared thousands of young men to be leaders in San Antonio and beyond through the generous support of our families.

We are the Wildcats!

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SAA Chess Club

Academy Chess Kings

National Chess Master Alex Weinberg continues the tradition of superior scholastic chess at San Antonio Academy. Mr. Weinberg has more than 20 years experience as a teacher and coach. A native of Russia, he was selected (at the age of seven) to receive formal training at the National Chess School in Moscow. He earned a B.A. at the University of Texas at San Antonio and has a master's degree (M.H.A.) from Trinity University.

the academy kings: tuesday & wednesday chess club

Information for the 2018-2019 Chess Club semester coming soon.

If you would like to register your son for the Tuesday or Wednesday Chess Club, please contact Barbara Birgel.