All-boys college prep boarding school in Carlsbad with specialized support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD
Army & Navy Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school for boys in grades 7-12 located in Carlsbad, California. The Academy offers specialized support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD, making it a structured option for boys who benefit from a disciplined, highly organized environment. With an average class size of 13 students and a focus on accountability and motivation, the school provides individualized attention within a military-style framework that many students with executive function challenges find supportive.
The Academy combines rigorous academics—including 17 AP courses—with an extensive array of sports, clubs, and leadership programs designed to build confidence and life skills. Boys develop time management, goal-setting, and communication abilities through daily routines, mentorship from faculty, and participation in activities ranging from academics to athletics to community service. The structured boarding and day options allow families to choose the level of immersion that best supports their son's needs.
Tuition is $60,750 annually (plus books, uniforms, and incidentals). Rolling admissions with a 73% acceptance rate; 30% of students receive financial aid with an average grant of $15,000. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact (888) 762-2338 or email admission@armyandnavyacademy.org.
At a Glance
TypeSchool with Special Program Emphasis
Grades7-12
Students285
Class Size13:1 ratio
Tuition$60,750
Fin. Aid30% receive aid
Est.1910
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Military Colleges and Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons)., Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Year Founded | 1910 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $60,750 |
| Tuition Notes | Base tuition does not include books, uniforms, incidentals, and special programs. |
| Total Students | 285 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 47 |
| Average Class Size | 13 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 73 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| Percent of Students of Color | 50 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
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AP Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Chinese Language and CultureAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & CompositionAP European HistoryAP MicroeconomicsAP Physics 1AP Physics CAP PsychologyAP Spanish Language and CultureAP Studio ArtAP U.S. GovernmentAP U.S. History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Drill Team · E-sports · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Riflery · Soccer · Surf Team · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Weightlifting · Wrestling · Show More (4) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Anti-Bullying · ASB · Aviation · California Scholarship Federation · Chess Club · Community Service Club · Computer Science · Garden Club · Harvard Model Congress · National Honor Society · Peer Counseling · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · ANA TV Production · Marching Band · Photography · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Strength & Conditioning · Surf Team · Weightlifting |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Association of Military Colleges and Schools · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Not Available (School did not report any membership associatons). · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $5,000 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(888) 762-23382605 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, California 92008
www.armyandnavyacademy.org/admission/request-information