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San Antonio Academy of Texas
San Antonio Academy
Home
be honest.
be kind.
Be the best you can be.
An Exceptional Education Intentionally Crafted for Boys Pre-K Through 8th Grade
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.
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.
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.®
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.
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.
San Antonio's Only All Boys Pre-K Through 8th Grade School
SAA Founding Year
Niche.com A+ Rated School
Student-Teacher Ratio
Sports Offered
Students
SAA was the first private school in the state to be given full affiliation by the University of Texas.
The first game of modern football in San Antonio was played between The Academy and West Texas.
Dr. W.W. Bondurant purchased San Antonio Academy and expanded the Lower School program.
Dr. W.W. Bondurant created the Military Leadership Program at SAA.
SAA became a non-profit organization in preparation for accepting tax-exempt gifts for expansion.
SAA is accredited by ISAS, and accepted into membership by NAIS the following year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News and event information from around campus and The Academy community. Be sure to save the date for the events listed below!
2026 Elementary and Middle School Field Day
Apr
20
2026
Frost Field was alive with color, competition, and contagious excitement as San Antonio Academy's Elementary and Middle School boys took part in the annual Upper School Field Day. Dressed proudly in their company colors, each team stepped onto the field with energy, determination, and a strong sense of brotherhood that defined the day.
Read More
about 2026 Elementary and Middle School Field Day
Alumni & 8th Grade Luncheon Honoring 2026 Young Alumnus Recipient David Robinson Jr. '07
Apr
14
2026
With a spirit of gratitude and a firm sense of tradition, San Antonio Academy’s Class of 2026 was formally inducted into the ranks of alumni during the annual Alumni and 8th Grade Luncheon. The gathering took place on Monday, April 13, at The Argyle, where generations of Academy men assembled for an afternoon marked by fellowship, reflection, and enduring connection.
Read More
about Alumni & 8th Grade Luncheon Honoring 2026 Young Alumnus Recipient David Robinson Jr. '07
A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine: Fourth Grade Spanish Culinary Fair
Apr
13
2026
San Antonio Academy’s 4th-grade students transformed the Moody Refectory into a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, and language during the annual Spanish-Speaking Countries Culinary Fair.
Read More
about A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine: Fourth Grade Spanish Culinary Fair
Alumni Face Off in 4th Annual Lacrosse Game
Apr
10
2026
San Antonio Academy hosted its 4th Annual Alumni Lacrosse Game on Thursday, April 9, bringing together former Wildcats for an evening of spirited competition and connection. Alumni returned to campus, with about a dozen taking the field alongside members of the current 7th/8th-grade lacrosse team.
Read More
about Alumni Face Off in 4th Annual Lacrosse Game
Summer At The Academy 2026 Registration is Open
Apr
9
2026
For 38 years,
Summer At The Academy
has been one of the most respected enrichment programs of its kind in the region, welcoming hundreds of girls and boys from across South Texas and beyond. What began as a seasonal offering has become a tradition: eight weeks of purposeful learning, joyful discovery, and the kind of summer children remember long after they pack up their backpacks and head back to school.
Read More
about Summer At The Academy 2026 Registration is Open
May
6
2026
2nd to 3rd Grade Transition Meeting
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
2
:
15
PM
-
3
:
00
PM
Ellison Hall
May
11
2026
Alumni Monday - Joe Johnson V '02
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
8
:
00
AM
Ellison Hall
May
18
2026
Alumni Monday - Clay Holshouser '04
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
8
:
00
AM
Ellison Hall
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San Antonio Academy of Texas
San Antonio Academy
Home
be honest.
be kind.
Be the best you can be.
An Exceptional Education Intentionally Crafted for Boys Pre-K Through 8th Grade
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.
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.
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.®
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.
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.
San Antonio's Only All Boys Pre-K Through 8th Grade School
SAA Founding Year
Niche.com A+ Rated School
Student-Teacher Ratio
Sports Offered
Students
SAA was the first private school in the state to be given full affiliation by the University of Texas.
The first game of modern football in San Antonio was played between The Academy and West Texas.
Dr. W.W. Bondurant purchased San Antonio Academy and expanded the Lower School program.
Dr. W.W. Bondurant created the Military Leadership Program at SAA.
SAA became a non-profit organization in preparation for accepting tax-exempt gifts for expansion.
SAA is accredited by ISAS, and accepted into membership by NAIS the following year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News and event information from around campus and The Academy community. Be sure to save the date for the events listed below!
2026 Elementary and Middle School Field Day
Apr
20
2026
Frost Field was alive with color, competition, and contagious excitement as San Antonio Academy's Elementary and Middle School boys took part in the annual Upper School Field Day. Dressed proudly in their company colors, each team stepped onto the field with energy, determination, and a strong sense of brotherhood that defined the day.
Read More
about 2026 Elementary and Middle School Field Day
Alumni & 8th Grade Luncheon Honoring 2026 Young Alumnus Recipient David Robinson Jr. '07
Apr
14
2026
With a spirit of gratitude and a firm sense of tradition, San Antonio Academy’s Class of 2026 was formally inducted into the ranks of alumni during the annual Alumni and 8th Grade Luncheon. The gathering took place on Monday, April 13, at The Argyle, where generations of Academy men assembled for an afternoon marked by fellowship, reflection, and enduring connection.
Read More
about Alumni & 8th Grade Luncheon Honoring 2026 Young Alumnus Recipient David Robinson Jr. '07
A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine: Fourth Grade Spanish Culinary Fair
Apr
13
2026
San Antonio Academy’s 4th-grade students transformed the Moody Refectory into a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, and language during the annual Spanish-Speaking Countries Culinary Fair.
Read More
about A Celebration of Culture and Cuisine: Fourth Grade Spanish Culinary Fair
Alumni Face Off in 4th Annual Lacrosse Game
Apr
10
2026
San Antonio Academy hosted its 4th Annual Alumni Lacrosse Game on Thursday, April 9, bringing together former Wildcats for an evening of spirited competition and connection. Alumni returned to campus, with about a dozen taking the field alongside members of the current 7th/8th-grade lacrosse team.
Read More
about Alumni Face Off in 4th Annual Lacrosse Game
Summer At The Academy 2026 Registration is Open
Apr
9
2026
For 38 years,
Summer At The Academy
has been one of the most respected enrichment programs of its kind in the region, welcoming hundreds of girls and boys from across South Texas and beyond. What began as a seasonal offering has become a tradition: eight weeks of purposeful learning, joyful discovery, and the kind of summer children remember long after they pack up their backpacks and head back to school.
Read More
about Summer At The Academy 2026 Registration is Open
May
6
2026
2nd to 3rd Grade Transition Meeting
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
2
:
15
PM
-
3
:
00
PM
Ellison Hall
May
11
2026
Alumni Monday - Joe Johnson V '02
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
8
:
00
AM
Ellison Hall
May
18
2026
Alumni Monday - Clay Holshouser '04
Subscribe to Calendar Alerts
8
:
00
AM
Ellison Hall
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