Attending boarding school at Saint Andrew's is a transformative experience for students in grades 9-12. Resident Life fosters a sense of community, collaboration, and personal responsibility.
Our boarders find themselves a home and a family away from home when they come to Saint Andrew's. With over 35 professional educators and their families living on campus, our focus is caring for the safety and well-being of each of our over 100 resident students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,340 students
- Yearly Tuition (51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students): $76,040
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $39,710
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- - 01/06/2025Of the many unique ways to experience Saint Andrew's, the Price family, hailing from the Cayman Islands, represents two: freshman Lena and sophomore Jamie Price are legacy students because their ...morefather, Mr. Stephen Price '91, graduated from the school, and all three have been part of the residential life program. hide
- - 09/04/2019In 2019, we were named the #1 Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍø High School in Florida by Niche.com. We are also listed as a Top 20 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School.
Top Rankings
Saint Andrew's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 279 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1961
1907
Campus Size
81 acres
125 acres
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Student Body
Enrollment
1340 students
315 students
% Students of Color
27%
27%
% International Students
14%
21%
% Students 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
15%
67%
Average SAT Score
1220
(Out of 1600)
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1080 - 1350
-
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Average Class Size
15 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
28
18
Number of IB Courses Offered
30
-
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$28 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
$76,040
($1,000 matriculation fee. Includes meals/laptop)
($1,000 matriculation fee. Includes meals/laptop)
$68,420
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$39,710
($1,000 new student matriculation fee. Tuition includes lunch and school owned and supported MacBook Air computer.)
($1,000 new student matriculation fee. Tuition includes lunch and school owned and supported MacBook Air computer.)
$36,400
% Students on Financial Aid
12%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
(Merit Scholarship program for entering grade 9)
(Merit Scholarship program for entering grade 9)
$25,000
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
66%
-
Acceptance Rate
60%
64%
Director of Admissions
Alexandra Tolischus
Adena Shriner
Adena Shriner
Associate Director of Admissions
Kelly Sheehan
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Cum Laude Society, Fair Trade Club, Model Congress, Model United Nations, Mu Alpha Theta, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Robotics Team, Round Square, Science National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Florida
61
Florida State University
24
George Washington University
20
University of Miami
19
Boston University
15
Emory University
14
New York University
14
Rollins College
12
Tulane University
9
University of Pennsylvania
9
School Notes
- Attending boarding school at Saint Andrew's is a transformative experience for students in grades 9-12. Resident Life fosters a sense of community, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Our boarders live on a vibrant 81-acre campus, where learning and personal growth are a top priority, and friendships last a lifetime. With dedicated residential faculty who serve as mentors and guides, our boarding students receive personalized attention and care throughout their journey. A unique opportunity for students to thrive in a supportive and enriching environment.
- Our academic curriculum includes 46 honors level courses, 24 Advanced Placement (AP)offerings, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
- At Saint Andrew's School, we are proud to offer 19 different sports and 65 different teams between our High School and Middle School, including swimming, tennis, and soccer.
- We are quite proud that more than 81% of the senior class was admitted to a U.S. college ranked as "Most Competitive" or "Highly Competitive" in the Barron`s Guide to Colleges.
- Saint Andrew's School accreditations: Florida Council of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Morgan Pressel - LPGA Tour member
- Vincent Spadea - Former professional tennis player
- Corina Maorairu - Former professional tennis player
- Tinsley Ellis - Blues artist
- Kevin Steele - District Attorney, Pennsylvania
- Anthony Bartone, Jr. - Drag Racing
- Catalina Pérez - Starting goalkeeper for the Women's Colombia National Team in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
- Josh Minott - Minnesota Timberwolves
- Alexander Dartnell - Two-time national champion and the top-ranked U.S. junior player in squash
- School Motto: Mind, Body, Spirit
- School Mascot: Scotty
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Andrew's School cost?
Saint Andrew's School's tuition is approximately $76,040 for boarding students and $39,710 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Andrew's School?
The acceptance rate of Saint Andrew's School is 60%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Saint Andrew's School?
Saint Andrew's School famous alumni include: Morgan Pressel, Vincent Spadea, Corina Maorairu, Tinsley Ellis, Kevin Steele, Anthony Bartone, Jr., Catalina Pérez, Josh Minott and Alexander Dartnell.
What sports does Saint Andrew's School offer?
Saint Andrew's School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
Does Saint Andrew's School offer a summer program?
Yes, Saint Andrew's School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Saint Andrew's School's ranking?
Saint Andrew's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High SSAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Saint Andrew's School?
The application deadline for Saint Andrew's School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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St. Andrew's has a unique community atmosphere. Unlike other high-caliber high schools, students are not competitive with one another and look to each other for assistance and guidance; this includes interactions between seniors and freshman. . .
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