San Marcos Academy
Est. 1907 · Home of the Bears
Small classes. Rigorous coursework. Every graduate placed in college. That is the SMA academic promise, and 118 years of Bears prove we deliver on it.
SMA graduates leave here ready — for the best colleges, for meaningful careers, for lives that matter. That readiness isn't accident. It's the product of small classes, dedicated teachers, and a curriculum designed to challenge every student to do their best work.
Average student-to-teacher ratio across grades. Every student is known.
College placement for graduating seniors. Every Bear moves on to higher education.
Total college scholarships earned by the class of 2026 — a school record.
AP and Honors courses offered across mathematics, sciences, humanities, and world languages.
Reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, and daily chapel. Small classes let teachers know each student's learning style — and adjust accordingly.
The transition years. Departmentalized subjects, athletics begin, leadership opportunities grow. Students take responsibility for their own learning while still receiving strong support.
College preparatory curriculum with honors and AP tracks. Every senior completes a capstone project. Every senior takes the SAT or ACT. Every senior applies to college — and we help them get there.
Our college counseling process begins in 9th grade with academic planning and continues through senior year with application support. Recent graduates attend Texas A&M, UT Austin, Baylor, TCU, LSU, Vanderbilt, and dozens of other institutions across the country.
San Marcos Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS). Athletics compete under TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools).