Military Schools in California

Located 5 Military Academies in California.
Military Academies of California

California Military Academies

There are a variety of military academies located in various parts of California. Army and Navy Academy is an all-boys school accepting students from grades 7 – 12. This boarding school is one of the most respected military academies in the United States and it also accepts students from Europe, Asia and South America. Students learn academics in a highly structured environment. Athletic programs are also available for middle school and high school students. Golf, swimming, cross country, football, wrestling, tennis, track, hockey, surfing, water polo and baseball are some of the sports offered at the Army and Navy Academy.

Anaheim, California is home to St. Catherine’s Academy which is an all boys military school. Students enrolled at St. Catherine’s will learn academics, as well as discipline, respect and leadership skills. Daily activities include flag salute, drill instructions, honor guard, color guard, drill team and leadership programs. This Catholic school offers spiritual guidance and provides interesting classes focusing on doctrine and scripture. St. Catherine’s Academy also offers music programs that include band, guitar and piano for students who are interested in learning more about music. Private lessons and group lessons are conducted weekly for students enrolled in the music program.

Army and Navy Academy

  • Grades
    7-12
  • Students
    300 (approximate)
  • Faculty
    30 (approximate)

School Motto For God and For Country Brief Overview Established October 9th, 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is an all boys college prep school in California. Originally located in San Diego, today the Academy is in Carlsbad, California. This 7-12 military boarding school has a West Point style JROTC program. The Academy is split into an Upper School (9-12) […]

California Maritime Academy

  • Grades
    UGRD
  • Students
    850 (approximate)
  • Faculty
    N/A (approximate)

The California Maritime Academy is a waterfront campus located in Vallejo, Calif., 30 miles north of San Francisco. It is a degree-granting maritime academy, one of just seven in the United States. Skills taught in the classroom are applied by students aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. Cal Maritime prepares students for a variety of maritime careers. A total of […]

California Military Institute

  • Grades
    5-12
  • Students
    600 (approximate)
  • Faculty
    50 (approximate)

The California Military Institute located in Perris, California serves grades five through 12. The Institute emphasizes personal responsibility and service to the community. Participating in community service initiatives is an important element of student development. The school participates in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life by showing support and raising money. Drill and ceremonies are an important part of […]

Oakland Military Institute

  • Grades
    6-12
  • Students
    N/A (approximate)
  • Faculty
    N/A (approximate)

School Motto: “Do well whatever you do,” Brief Overview The Oakland Military Institute, or OMI, is a charter school in Oakland California founded in 2001 by the then mayor of the city. This military school is maybe one of the most recently founded in the United States. The first class of 7th graders was 157 students. The sixth grade was […]

St. Catherine’s Academy

  • Grades
    K-8
  • Students
    N/A (approximate)
  • Faculty
    N/A (approximate)

Accredited by/Affiliated with: Western Association of Schools and Colleges National Catholic Educational Association Catholic Boarding Schools Associations Association of Military Colleges and Schools International Boys’ Schools Coalition Brief Overview St. Catherine’s Academy, formerly St. Catherine’s Military Academy, is a Catholic military school in California. The Academy was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in 1889. Grades K […]